Updated at: 15-May-2025 08:48:23: AM
Operator: Southeastern
Routes affected:
Southeastern between London Charing Cross and Ashford International / Dover Priory / Ramsgate, and between Tonbridge and Ramsgate
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Headcorn and Ashford International, closing all lines.
Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will run hourly. These trains will be diverted between London Bridge and Ashford International and to run via Maidstone East, calling additionally at Otford (for connections to / from Sevenoaks) and Maidstone East. At Ashford International, a portion of carriages will be detached / attached and will run between Ashford International and Dover Priory, calling at all stations.
Additional trains will run between London Charing Cross and Headcorn.
Accessible replacement buses will run between Headcorn and Ashford International, calling at Pluckley
Pluckley station will be closed all day, and will only be served by the replacement buses.
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: 31-Mar-2025 09:46:38: AM