Updated at: 31-Oct-2025 09:41:43: AM
Operator: Thameslink
Routes affected:
Between Kentish Town and Rainham (Kent)
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place at various locations between Kentish Town and Rainham (Kent), closing various lines.
Thameslink trains will be diverted to start / terminate at London Bridge, and will be diverted via Lewisham, calling additionally at Lewisham, Blackheath, Eltham, Bexleyheath and Barnehurst, and additionally no Thameslink trains will run between Gillingham and Rainham.
Your tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on Southeastern trains between London Bridge and Dartford, and on Southeastern rail replacement buses between Gillingham and Rainham.
Paper rail tickets will also be accepted at no extra cost on Elizabeth line trains between Farringdon and Abbey Wood.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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This page created on: 31-Oct-2025 08:26:22: AM