Updated at: 22-May-2025 14:34:34: PM
Operator: Southeastern
Routes affected:
Between London Charing Cross and Orpington / Sevenoaks / Hastings
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Hither Green and Petts Wood, closing some lines.
Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will be diverted to run to / from London Victoria.
Hastings Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings will be retimed and diverted via an alternative route between London Bridge and Orpington.
Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will be diverted via an alternative route and will run non-stop between Lewisham and Petts Wood.
Accessible replacement buses will run between:
- Lewisham and Orpington calling at all stations
Alternative travel options:
You can use the following alternative services at no extra cost:
- London Underground between Victoria, Charing Cross, Embankment, Waterloo, Southwark and London Bridge
The following stations will be closed and will only be served by replacement buses:
- Grove Park
- Elmstead woods
- Chislehurst
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: 07-Apr-2025 09:29:37: AM