Updated at: 08-May-2025 09:35:27: AM
Operator: Southeastern
Routes affected:
Southeastern between London Charing Cross and Slade Green / Dartford / Gravesend, and also between London Victoria / London Cannon Street and Slade Green / Dartford
Thameslink between London Bridge / Dartford and Gillingham (Kent), and between London Bridge and Rainham (Kent)
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Slade Green / Dartford and Strood, closing some lines.
Southeastern
From 01:15 until 02:00, buses will replace trains between Slade Green and Gravesend.
From the start of service until 07:00, buses will replace trains from Dartford to Slade Green, departing at 06:25 and 06:39. The following trains will start at Slade Green:
- The 06:50 Dartford to London Charing Cross via Sidcup service will start from Slade Green at 07:49
- The 07:02 Dartford to London Victoria via Bexleyheath service will start from Slade Green at 07:03
Thameslink
The following services are affected:
- The 01:24 Dartford to Strood service will not run, a replacement bus service will run from Dartford to Gillingham (Kent)
- The 06:36 Gillingham (Kent) to London Bridge service will not run. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Southeastern services between Gillingham (Kent) and London central stations
- The 08:18 London Bridge to Rainham (Kent) service will start from Dartford. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Southeastern services between London central stations and Dartford
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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