Updated at: 08-May-2025 15:56:29: PM
Operator: Southeastern
Routes affected:
Various Souteastern routes
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network from Monday night until Friday morning, closing some lines.
As result the following amendments will apply:
Monday to Thursday
- From 23:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Lewisham and Dartford / Gravesend via Sidcup
Tuesday to Friday
The 00:10 and 00:40 London Victoria to Gillingham trains will be diverted and run non stop between London Victoria and Rochester.
An additional train will leave London Victoria at 00:12 calling at Bromley South, St Mary Cray and Swanley to connect with a replacement bus to Gillingham at Swanley.
The 00:25 London Victoria to Ashford International will leave London Victoria at 00:40 to connect with a replacement bus to Gillingham at Swanley.
Accessible replacement buses will run between:
- Swanley and Gillingham calling at all stations except Swanley
- Swanley and Sole Street (non-stop minibus)
Thursday and Friday
00:15 London Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wells will be diverted and run non-stop between London Bridge and Tonbridge via an alternative route.
An additional train will leave London Charing Cross at 00:20 to Sevenoaks, calling at Waterloo East, London Bridge, Orpington, Chelsfield and Dunton Green.
An accessible bus will run from Sevenoaks to Tunbridge Wells calling at all stations to drop off passengers.
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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