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Catchin' trains to catch some rays
This summer, we're providing more carriages on busy routes to the coast, and once on board you'll find that fresh air flows through all of our trains from air conditioning, vents or windows you can open if you need to.
You may still find trains are busier on warm days this week as people head out to cool off at the seaside. Our popular destinations are Margate, Hastings, Broadstairs, Folkestone, Herne Bay, Whitstable, Canterbury and Gillingham.
Trains can be busy towards the coast from 1030 to 1330 and returning between 1600 to 1900, so avoid these times if you can. You can use our handy SeatFinder tools to find the quietest trains.You can keep up-to-date on our service disruption page or by following us on X or BlueSky. Find out how we prepare for hot weather here.
Last updated: 26/06/2025 11:56
To check your individual journey, please use our Live departures & arrivals.
Engineering work for Today
Date:
18 May - 27 July 2025 11:59 PM
Routes affected:
Southeastern services which run between Blackheath and Charlton
Engineering work is taking place on the Blackheath Tunnel, closing all lines between Blackheath and Charlton from Sunday 18 May until the end of the day on Sunday 27 July.
If you would like to know more, check the tunnel closure information page.
No trains will run between Blackheath and Charlton.
Most trains between Dartford and London Cannon Street via Woolwich Arsenal / Lewisham will be diverted to run via Greenwich, however at peak times some of these trains will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath.
There will be two trains per hour between Blackheath and London Cannon Street. At peak times some additional trains will run between Dartford and London Cannon Street via Bexleyheath. Alternative travel options:
You can use the following routes at no extra cost:
- London Bus routes 54 and 380 between Blackheath, Charlton and Woolwich, and between Charlton and Greenwich
- Docklands Light Railway between Lewisham and Greenwich
- You can also travel with your ticket at no extra cost between London Bridge and Dartford to make connections on the Woolwich and Bexleyheath lines, or towards Petts Wood, though a break of journey will not be possible at these points.
You can also use London Bus route SL3 between Abbey Wood, Bexleyheath and Sidcup railway stations but normal TfL fares will apply.
Docklands Light Railway will be closed on the following dates:
- Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June
- Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June
- Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July
- Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July
- Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July
During the weekends affected, you will be able to use the DLR 4 bus replacement service between Greenwich and Lewisham 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 Buses / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner
Date:
21 December 2022 - 13 December 2025
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 London 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 only:
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.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
To check for future disruptions visit the planned engineering works page.
Other updates
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Barming: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order 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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Beckenham Junction: Toilets out of order
All toilets are out of order at Beckenham Junction station.
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Borough Green & Wrotham: Toilets out of order
All toilets are out of order at Borough Green & Wrotham station.
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Bromley South: Toilets out of order
All toilets are out of order at Bromley South station.
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Canterbury West: Toilets out of order
The Gentlemen's toilets at the station are out of order at Canterbury West station.
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Chislehurst: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:30 on 27/06/2025 until the end of the day at Chislehurst station.
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Elmstead Woods: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Elmstead Woods 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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Harrietsham: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order 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 Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Hildenborough station.
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Longfield: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:30 on 27/06/2025 until the end of the day at Longfield station.
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Maidstone West: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are only accepting cards at Maidstone West 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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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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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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Sevenoaks: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be open from now until the end of the day at Sevenoaks station.
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Sole Street: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office is closed at Sole Street station.
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St Leonards Warrior Sq: Toilets out of order
All toilets are out of order at St Leonards Warrior Sq station.
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Staplehurst: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be open from 10:00 on 27/06/2025 until the end of the day at Staplehurst station.
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Stone Crossing: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Stone Crossing station.
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Stratford International Facilities: Various changes
At Stratford International station, the following issues have been reported:
The lifts will be out of order between platforms 2 & 3 and eastern egress from 05:12 on 21/06/2025 until further notice.
The escalators will be out of order between platform 2 and station concourse from 08:38 on 19/06/2025 until further notice.
Additional Information:
Additional escalator available at the Eastern Egress
Step free access is still available via the lift between the main concourse and platforms 2 & 3 -
Sydenham Hill: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 13:00 on 27/06/2025 until the end of the day at Sydenham Hill station.
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Westgate-On-Sea: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Westgate-On-Sea station.
Alternative Routes during disruption
When things go wrong, it'll sometimes be necessary for you to use an alternative mode of transport to complete your journey. We've created a handy map for each of our stations setting out alternative buses and other transport options that may help. Simply choose the station(s) you're travelling from to view and download the map.