Updated at: 03-Dec-2024 09:00:50: AM
Operator: Southeastern
Routes affected:
Various Southeastern routes via Lewisham
Twitter Hashtag:
Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Lewisham area, closing some lines.
From approximately 23:15, trains will not be able to stop at Lewisham. Trains via Bexleyheath will not run or will be diverted to run via Sidcup, and trains will be unable to run between Lewisham and Hayes. On Monday and Tuesday, trains on the Hayes line will be diverted after New Beckenham to Bromley South except the last train 00:09 London Cannon Street to Hayes, which will not run.
Accessible replacement buses will run on the following routes:
- London Bridge and Dartford via Bexleyheath
- London Bridge and Hayes (00:20 from London Bridge on Monday and Tuesday night only)
- London Bridge and Dartford via Sidcup (00:50 from Lewisham only)
- London Bridge and Orpington (01:10 from London Bridge only)
- London Bridge / Lewisham and Charlton / Dartford via Woolwich (Wednesday and Thursday only)
Alternative travel options:
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following alternative services:
Docklands Light Railway between Lewisham and Greenwich
London Buses routes:
- P12 and 78 between Lewisham and Greenwich
- 21, 225 & 273 between Hither Green, Lewisham & New Cross
- P4, 284 and 122 between Ladywell and Lewisham
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on London Buses / Docklands Light Railway 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.
For the very latest National Rail information click here.
Stay informed with our real-time National Rail incidents feed, providing you with up-to-the-minute updates on disruptions and incidents affecting the UK’s railway network.
This page is dedicated to delivering accurate and timely information to the public, helping you plan your journeys better and stay ahead of any potential delays. Trust us for all your National Rail incident updates, because we understand that knowledge is the key to a smoother and more convenient travel experience.
Please check back for the latest Southeastern status updates and disruption travel news.
This page created on: 03-Dec-2024 09:00:50: AM