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A road vehicle colliding with level crossing barriers between Rochester and Rainham means some lines are disrupted. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised. This is expected until 11:45.
Southeastern Customer Advice:
What's happened?
A lorry has collided with level crossing barriers at Gillingham.
Network Rail response staff are en-route.
How does this affect my journey?
Trains are being delayed at Gillingham.
Thameslink Customer Advice
Please allow extra time to complete your journey this morning.
There will be no service between Rainham and Gillingham, while Network Rail colleagues inspect a set of level crossing barriers that have been run into.
Live departure boards can be found here.
You can view a live map of the network here.
You can also see an alternative route guide here.
At this time, we advise to travel later this morning, we will update you as we receive more information.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
Staff are working closely with Network Rail to ensure the barriers are fixed and trains can move as soon as possible. Until this is done, your train may be held on approach to the area or revised at short notice.
At times, response staff may be able to attend and control the level crossing manually, and if this is an option, it'll be put in place as quickly as possible.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
​​​​​​​Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
Last updated: 9:59 AM
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Last updated: 17/04/2024 09:46
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Engineering work for Today
Date:
15 April - 19 April 2024 11:59 PM
Routes affected:
Various Southeastern routes
Engineering work is taking place at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday:
From 23:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Gillingham and Faversham. The accessible replacement buses will not serve Teynham, an accessible minibus will run between Sittingbourne and Faversham via Teynham. An additional train will run from Faversham to Ramsgate.
The 23:20 and 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham services will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International and Gillingham / Faversham.
From 23:20 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea.
Monday to Thursday:
From 23:35 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Maidstone East and Ashford International.
Tuesday to Friday:
From 00:15 until the end of service, services between London Victoria and Orpington via Beckenham Junction will be diverted and run non-stop between London Victoria and Shortlands. Accessible replacement buses will run between Herne Hill and Orpington via Beckenham Junction calling at all stations except Brixton, and also between Bromley South and London Victoria calling at all stations except Brixton. If you are travelling to / from Brixton, you can use London Underground between Victoria and Brixton at no extra cost.
Tuesday and Wednesday:
The 00:25 London Cannon Street to Dartford via Greenwich will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. An accessible bus will run between London Bridge and Dartford via Greenwich.
Wednesday and Thursday:
The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Dover Priory and Ramsgate.
Thursday and Friday:
The 00:21 London Charing Cross to Dartford via Woolwich Arsenal will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. An accessible bus will run between Lewisham and Dartford via Woolwich Arsenal.
Friday only:
The 23:40 London Victoria to Ramsgate via Chatham will be replaced by an accessible bus between Margate and Ramsgate calling at all stations.
The 23:37 London St Pancras International to Margate via Canterbury West train will be replaced by an accessible bus between Ramsgate and Margate calling at Broadstairs only.
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:
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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09:27 London Victoria to Orpington due 10:10
Facilities on the 09:27 London Victoria to Orpington due 10:10.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 8. -
10:00 Hayes Kent to London Charing Cross due 10:44
Facilities on the 10:00 Hayes Kent to London Charing Cross due 10:44.
This is due to a fault on a train.
Will be formed of 8 coaches instead of 10. -
10:24 Orpington to London Victoria due 11:03
Facilities on the 10:24 Orpington to London Victoria due 11:03.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 8. -
10:57 London Charing Cross to Dartford due 11:45
Facilities on the 10:57 London Charing Cross to Dartford due 11:45.
This is due to a fault on a train.
Will be formed of 8 coaches instead of 10. -
11:54 Dartford to London Charing Cross due 12:41
Facilities on the 11:54 Dartford to London Charing Cross due 12:41.
This is due to a fault on a train.
Will be formed of 8 coaches instead of 10.
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Aylesham: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order 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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Barnehurst: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:30 on 19/04/2024 until the end of the day at Barnehurst 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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Beckenham Junction: Toilets out of order
All toilets are out of order at Beckenham Junction 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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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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Crayford: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Crayford station.
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Dartford: Toilets out of order
Various toilets are out of order at Dartford station.
Additional Information:
The Gentlemen's & accessible toilets are currently out of order -
Deal: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:15 on 19/04/2024 until the end of the day at Deal station.
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Eltham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Eltham station.
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Etchingham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Etchingham 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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Folkestone Central: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:00 on 19/04/2024 until the end of the day at Folkestone Central 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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Greenhithe For Bluewater: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Greenhithe For Bluewater 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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Hastings: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:00 on 19/04/2024 until the end of the day at Hastings station.
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Higham: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order 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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Marden: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Marden station.
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Margate: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:30 on 19/04/2024 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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Minster: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Minster 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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Paddock Wood: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:00 on 19/04/2024 until the end of the day at Paddock Wood station.
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Paddock Wood: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between platform 2 and the station overbridge from 18:37 on 13/04/2024 until further notice at Paddock Wood station.
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Petts Wood: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between Platform 3 & 4 and Station Concourse from now until further notice at Petts Wood station.
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Petts Wood: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order from now until further notice at Petts Wood 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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Robertsbridge: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Robertsbridge 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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Slade Green: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Slade Green 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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St Johns: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at St Johns 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: 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 19/04/2024 until the end of the day at Strood station.
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Swanley: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until 10:00 at Swanley station.
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Swanscombe: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Swanscombe 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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Walmer: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Walmer 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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Wye: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Wye station.
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