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A fault on a train between Sheerness-on-Sea and Sittingbourne means that fewer trains are able to run between these stations. Trains running between these stations may be cancelled.
Disruption is expected until 10:00.
What's happened?
Because of a fault on a train, there is currently only one train able to run on the Sheerness Line this morning.
How does this affect my journey?
A reduced service will run on the Sheerness Line this morning until 10:00 as a result of the fault on the train. A replacement bus service will run in place of cancelled trains.
What do I need to do?
Please check your journey before you travel if you're using the Sheerness Line this morning, and allow extra time to travel.
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: 8:24 AM
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Strike action on Tuesday 7 May.
Most of our routes and stations will be closed. There will be an extremely limited service where trains are running. Our advice to customers is to only travel if absolutely necessary.
If you do travel, expect severe disruption, plan ahead and allow much more time for your journey.
Trains that are running could be extremely busy, they start later and finish early.
You may be unable to board trains at some stations, and there could be queues.Online journey planners are up-to-date.
If the strike action is cancelled at short notice, we may not be able to switch back to our full timetable immediately.
Ticketing and refunds
For ticketing and refund information, please visit our strike action webpage.When trains are running, you travelled, and were delayed by 15 minutes or more, you are entitled to Delay Repay compensation.
More information
You can find full information and keep up to date on our strike action webpage, follow us on X, or you can sign up to receive service updates.We're very sorry for any inconvenience this strike action will cause you.
Last updated: 29/04/2024 03:31
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Engineering work for Today
Date:
29 April - 3 May 2024 11:59 PM
Routes affected:
Various Southeastern routes
Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
From approximately 23:00 until the end of service, engineering work will affect trains on the Hayes line:
From the 22:52 until the 23:22 London Charing Cross to Hayes service, these trains will be diverted after New Beckenham to run to Bromley South. After 23:30, no further trains will run from London to stations on the Hayes line.
From 22:55 until the end of service, accessible buses will run between Lewisham and Hayes.
The 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham service will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham and Faversham.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:17 Gillingham to Tonbridge service will start from Strood at 04:33. A replacement bus will leave Gillingham at 04:00 calling at all stations to Strood.
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:
From 00:20 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Meopham and Sittingbourne / Gillingham. A connecting train will run from Sittingbourne to Ramsgate.
Tuesday only:
The weekly engineering work that takes place every Tuesday night between Faversham, Margate and Ramsgate will not take place and trains will run normally between these stations.
Wednesday only:
From 00:30 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Rochester and Sittingbourne / Gillingham. A connecting train will run from Sittingbourne to Ramsgate.
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 Margate calling at all stations except Thanet Parkway and Dumpton Park.
Wednesday to Friday:
From 00:20 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Lewisham and Dartford via Bexleyheath. Trains will be diverted to run via Woolwich instead.
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:
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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Albany Park: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be open from now until the end of the day at Albany Park station.
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Ashford International: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between platforms 1 & 2 and station subway from now until further notice at Ashford International station.
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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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Barnehurst: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now 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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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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Belvedere: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Belvedere station.
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Bexleyheath: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 13:08 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Bexleyheath station.
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Birchington-On-Sea: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Birchington-On-Sea station.
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Borough Green & Wrotham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Borough Green & Wrotham 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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Bromley North: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:08 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Bromley North station.
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Charlton: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Charlton station.
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Chelsfield: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Chelsfield 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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Chislehurst: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Chislehurst station.
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Clock House: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 16:00 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Clock House station.
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Deal: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:18 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Deal station.
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Deptford: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 13:15 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Deptford station.
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Elmstead Woods: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Elmstead Woods station.
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Eltham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 10:32 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Eltham station.
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Erith: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:33 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Erith station.
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Falconwood: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Falconwood station.
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Faversham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 13:17 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Faversham station.
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Faversham: Toilets out of order
All toilets on platforms 3 and 4 are out of order at Faversham station.
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Folkestone Central: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:08 on 02/05/2024 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 12:38 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Greenhithe For Bluewater station.
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Grove Park: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 13:23 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Grove Park 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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Hayes Kent: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 01/05/2024 until further notice at Hayes Kent station.
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Headcorn: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:40 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Headcorn station.
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Herne Bay: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Herne Bay station.
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High Brooms: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at High Brooms 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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Ladywell: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Ladywell station.
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Lee: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Lee station.
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Lee: Toilets out of order
All toilets are out of order at Lee 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 12:38 on 02/05/2024 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 now 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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Maze Hill: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Maze Hill station.
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Mottingham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Mottingham station.
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New Beckenham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at New Beckenham 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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Paddock Wood: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:08 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Paddock Wood station.
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Petts Wood: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 13:08 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day 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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Rainham Kent: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 02/05/2024 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 02/05/2024 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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Sandling: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Sandling station.
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Sandwich: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Sandwich 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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Snodland: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Snodland 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 open from 10:00 on 02/05/2024 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 now until the end of the day at Strood station.
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Sturry: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Sturry station.
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Swanley: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:28 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Swanley 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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Wadhurst: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 11:38 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at Wadhurst station.
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West Malling: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:08 on 02/05/2024 until the end of the day at West Malling station.
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