Updated at: 29-Apr-2025 08:40:08: AM
Operator: Southeastern
Routes affected:
Various Southeastern routes
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines.
Monday only:
- From 22:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Tonbridge and Wadhurst / Hastings
Monday to Thursday:
- From 23:15 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Maidstone East and Ashford International
- The 22:25 and 23:25 London Victoria to Ashford International services will be diverted between Otford and Ashford International to run via Sevenoaks. Change at Otford for a connecting service to Maidstone East, and the onward replacement bus for stations to Ashford International
- The 00:25 London Victoria to Ashford International service will only run between London Victoria and Maidstone East
- Trains between London Charing Cross / London Cannon Street and Maidstone East will stop additionally at Kemsing, East Malling and Barming
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday:
- From 23:20 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea
- The 23:20 and 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham services will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham and Faversham calling at all stations except Higham, Newington amd Teynham
Tuesday only:
From 23:40 until the end of service accessible buses replace trains between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings and will run between:
- Tunbridge Wells and Hastings calling at Wadhurst, Battle, West St Leonards and St Leonards Warrior Square
- Tunbridge Wells and Robertsbridge (calling at all stations)
- Battle and Crowhurst
Tuesday to Friday:
- From 23:55 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Beckenham Junction and Orpington calling at all stations
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:
- From 00:10 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Gillingham and Faversham calling at all stations except Teynham. A connecting train will run from Faversham to Ramsgate. A minibus will run between Sittingbourne and Teynham*
*If you are travelling to / from Teynham and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team, send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so we can ensure appropriate transport is available for you.
Wednesday and Thursday:
- The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Dover Priory and Ramsgate calling at all stations except Thanet Parkway
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday:
- From 00:30 until the end of service, trains towards Orpington and Sevenoaks will not stop at Lewisham. An additional train to Lewisham will leave London Cannon Street at 00:57 (Wed) / London Charing Cross at 00:53 (Thu and Fri) and will run non-stop between London Bridge and Lewisham
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: 22-Apr-2025 05:43:07: AM