Updated at: 09-Oct-2025 10:00:20: AM
Operator: Thameslink
Routes affected:
Between London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks / Sutton
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between London Blackfriars and Herne Hill, closing some lines.
No trains will run between:
- London Blackfriars and Bellingham
- London Blackfriars and Sutton via Mitcham Junction or Wimbledon
Rail replacement buses will run between London Bridge and Bellingham via Denmark Hill.
A revised train service will operate between Bellingham and Sevenoaks.
Thameslink trains between Kentish Town and Rainham will run between Luton and Rainham only.
Paper tickets will be accepted on London Buses, Underground and Trams to complete your journey.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on London Buses, Underground and Trams by using the Transport for London 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: 09-Oct-2025 10:00:20: AM