Updated at: 15-May-2025 08:25:56: AM
Operator: Southeastern
Routes affected:
Between London Victoria and Orpington / Gillingham (Kent) / Faversham / Ashford International / Dover Priory / Ramsgate
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Brixton and Shortlands, closing lines via Herne Hill and Beckenham Junction.
Bromley South Line: Trains between London Victoria and Orpington will be diverted calling additionally at Denmark Hill, and running non stop between Denmark Hill and Shortlands.
Brixton station will be closed all day.
Maidstone East line: Trains from London Victoria to Ashford International via Maidstone East will run up to 12 minutes later than usual after Bromley South.
Sole Street Line: Trains from London Victoria to Ramsgate via Faversham will run up to 2 minutes later after Rochester.
Accessible replacement buses will run between:
- Denmark Hill and Bromley South calling at all stations via Beckenham Junction except Brixton
Alternative travel options:
You can use London Underground at no extra cost between London Victoria and Brixton.
The following stations will be closed all day and will only be served by replacement buses:
- Herne Hill
- West Dulwich
- Sydenham Hill
- Penge East
- Kent House
- Beckenham Junction
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on London Underground 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: 14-May-2025 04:45:00: AM