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Engineering work for Today
Date:
27 April - 27 April 2024 11:59 PM
Routes affected:
Southeastern between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks / Hayes / Dartford
Engineering work is taking place at Lewisham, closing some lines.
- Hayes Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hayes will not stop at Lewisham
- Sidcup Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Sidcup will not stop at Lewisham
- Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will not call at Lewisham
Ticket Acceptance:
You can use the following services at no additional cost:
- London Bus routes 21, 225 and 273 between Hither Green, Lewisham and New Cross and also routes P4, 284 and 122 between Lewisham and Ladywell.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner
Date:
27 April - 28 April 2024 11:59 PM
Routes affected:
Southeastern between Paddock Wood and Strood
Engineering work is taking place between Paddock Wood and Maidstone West, closing all lines.
Trains between Paddock Wood and Strood will not run.
Buses will replace trains between:
- Paddock Wood and Maidstone West, calling at all stations (Saturday)
- Tonbridge and Maidstone West, calling at all stations (Sunday)
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Date:
22 April - 28 June 2024 11:59 PM
Routes affected:
Between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory, and also between London Charing Cross and Dover Priory
Network Rail monitoring equipment has detected ground movement affecting the line between Dover Priory and Folkestone following the wettest February for 200 years. Regular checks are being carried out on the line and a temporary speed restriction is in place. Southeastern have made some limited service changes to provide you with a reliable and robust train service while Network Rail assess the work needed. Trains will be amended as follows:
Highspeed via Ashford International: Trains from Ramsgate to London St Pancras International via Dover Priory will be retimed, and will run earlier between Ramsgate and Dover Priory. There are no changes to trains in the opposite direction, from London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory.
Paddock Wood line: Trains from Dover Priory to London Charing Cross will leave Dover Priory 2 minutes earlier. Off-peak trains from London Charing Cross to Dover Priory will not stop at Folkestone West.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling on or before Friday 26 April, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Date:
21 December 2022 - 1 June 2024
Routes affected:
Various Southeastern routes
Engineering work is taking place at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines overnight from Monday to Thursday.
These changes may be subject to further alteration on some days, such as starting earlier, or not taking place at all. Please check your journey using the Journey Planner, and also check other items on our engineering pages for the date of your journey.
Mondays only:
Every Monday night, Network Rail carry out essential maintenance on the lines between Ashford International and Ramsgate via Canterbury West.
From 23:50 until the end of service, buses replace trains between Ashford International and Canterbury West / Ramsgate.
Mondays and Tuesdays:
Every Monday and Tuesday night, Network Rail carry out essential maintenance on the lines to and from London Charing Cross.
There will be no trains at London Charing Cross or Waterloo East from approximately 23:30 until the end of service.
Trains will run from London Cannon Street instead, and you will need to travel to / from London Cannon Street / London Bridge.
Tuesdays only:
Every Tuesday night, Network Rail carry out essential maintenance on the lines between Faversham and Ramsgate via Margate.
From 23:30 until the end of service, buses replace trains between Faversham and Margate / Ramsgate.
Wednesdays and Thursdays:
Every Wednesday and Thursday night, Network Rail carry out essential maintenance on the lines to / from London Cannon Street.
There will be no trains at London Cannon Street from approximately 23:35 until the end of service.
Trains will run to / from London Charing Cross instead, if you could please make your way to London Bridge for these trains.
Ticket acceptance:
Monday to Thursday:
From 23:00 until the end of service, you can use London Underground between Charing Cross, Embankment, Cannon Street, London Bridge, Southwark and Waterloo at no extra cost.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
To check for future disruptions visit the planned engineering works page.
Other updates
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Aylesham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Aylesham station.
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Barming: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Barming station.
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Bat & Ball: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Bat & Ball station.
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Bearsted: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Bearsted station.
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Beckenham Junction: Toilets out of order
All toilets are out of order at Beckenham Junction station.
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Bekesbourne: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Bekesbourne station.
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Bickley: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Bickley station.
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Broadstairs: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Broadstairs station.
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Canterbury East: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:30 on 26/04/2024 until the end of the day at Canterbury East station.
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Chestfield & Swalecliffe: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Chestfield & Swalecliffe station.
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Chestfield & Swalecliffe: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Chestfield & Swalecliffe station.
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Dartford: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between Platform 1/2 and Station concourse from now until further notice at Dartford station.
Additional Information:
The nearest station with step free access is Greenhithe -
Deal: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Deal station.
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Farningham Road: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Farningham Road station.
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Faversham: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between platform 1 & 2 and footbridge from now until further notice at Faversham station.
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Folkestone Central: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Folkestone Central station.
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Gillingham Kent: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 13:00 on 26/04/2024 until the end of the day at Gillingham Kent station.
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Harrietsham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Harrietsham station.
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Higham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Higham station.
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Hildenborough: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Hildenborough station.
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Kearsney: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Kearsney station.
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Lenham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Lenham station.
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Longfield: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Longfield station.
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Lower Sydenham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Lower Sydenham station.
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Margate: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:30 on 26/04/2024 until the end of the day at Margate station.
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Martin Mill: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Martin Mill station.
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Mottingham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until further notice at Mottingham station.
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Newington: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Newington station.
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Northfleet: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Northfleet station.
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Petts Wood: Toilets out of order
All toilets are out of order at Petts Wood station.
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Pluckley: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Pluckley station.
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Rainham Kent: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:30 on 26/04/2024 until the end of the day at Rainham Kent station.
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Ramsgate: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:30 on 26/04/2024 until the end of the day at Ramsgate station.
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Rochester: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Rochester station.
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Shepherds Well: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Shepherds Well station.
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Sittingbourne: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:30 on 26/04/2024 until the end of the day at Sittingbourne station.
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Sole Street: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Sole Street station.
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Stonegate: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Stonegate station.
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Stratford International: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 14:30 on 26/04/2024 until the end of the day at Stratford International station.
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Stratford International: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between platforms 2 & 3 and the main concourse from 10:24 on 13/04/2024 for 3 Months at Stratford International station.
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Strood: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:00 on 26/04/2024 until the end of the day at Strood station.
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Teynham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Teynham station.
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Woolwich Dockyard: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Woolwich Dockyard station.
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