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If you are travelling you can find out the latest information about our services and see if there are any disruptions that might affect you
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A fault with the signalling system in the Slade Green area means all lines are disrupted. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
Disruption is expected until 19:00.
Southeastern Customer Advice:
What's happened?
There is a problem with a set of points at Slade Green (equipment that allows trains to move from one line to another).
The lines from Slade Green / Barnehurst to Dartford are blocked. The lines from Dartford to Slade Green / Barnehurst remain open.
Response staff are en-route.
How does this affect my journey?
Trains cannot run from Slade Green / Barnehurst to Dartford. Trains can run from Dartford to Slade Green / Barnehurst.
What should I do?
You may use your ticket on London Buses between London terminals and Dartford at no extra cost.
Alternative Routes:
For details of alternative routes that may be available to complete your journey, please refer to our Alternative routes during disruption maps which can be found here
How can I stay up to date?
You can follow Southeastern on Twitter (X) @SE_Railway or follow the Southeastern WhatsApp channel.
Thameslink Customer Advice:
Thameslink cannot run between London Bridge and Dartford until further notice. Please allow an extra 30 minutes for your journey as you will have to take another route on alternative transport.
Ticket acceptance
Your ticket will be accepted on the following , at no extra cost:
- London buses between central London and Dartford
- Southeastern trains on any reasonable route (including London Victoria - Gravesend) but no High Speed
- London Underground via any reasonable route
Planning your journey:
Live departure boards can be found here, and you can also view a live map of the network here.
You can also see our alternative route guide here.
If you're travelling in the London area, you can plan journeys on alternative routes by using the TfL Journey Planner here. You can also use our app to find up-to-date information.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
A points failure is affecting some routes through this area.
Points are moveable sections of track that guide trains onto different routes at junctions. If they develop a fault due to obstructions, electronic failures or other issues, trains cannot safely pass.
Network Rail is sending teams to investigate. To work safely, they may need to stop trains, which could delay services.
Once on-site, they'll diagnose the fault and look for a quick fix. Some repairs may take longer if replacement parts or expert advice are needed.
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: 5:10 PM
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A vehicle striking a bridge between Margate and Broadstairs means that the line is blocked. Trains running between Margate and Ramsgate may be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 18:30.
What's happened?
A lorry has collided with a bridge at Margate.
The line is blocked between Margate and Broadstairs until response staff have inspected the bridge.
How does this affect my journey?
Trains cannot run between Margate and Broadstairs.
What should I do?
You may use your ticket on Stagecoach loop services at no extra cost.
Alternative Routes:
For details of alternative routes that may be available to complete your journey, please refer to our Alternative routes during disruption maps which can be found here
How can I stay up to date?
You can follow Southeastern on Twitter (X) @SE_Railway or follow the Southeastern WhatsApp channel.
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: 5:00 PM
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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: 4:48 PM
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A fault with the signalling system at Otford means that lines are blocked. Trains running between Swanley and Maidstone East may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 17:30.
What's happened?
There is a fault with the signalling system at Otford, blocking access for trains to the Maidstone East line.
Response staff are due on site now and will carry out a temporary repair to allow Maidstone East services to run.
How does this affect my journey?
Our trains are unable to run between Swanley and Maidstone East.
It is hoped that Maidstone East services will be able to run on their normal route soon, however there will be delays and alterations where trains have been diverted.
Affected routes:
- London Victoria - Ashford International via Maidstone East
- London Charing Cross - Maidstone East
What should I do?
We are arranging for replacement buses to run.
You may use your tickets on these services at no extra charge:
- Thameslink between London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks
- London Underground between London Charing Cross, London Blackfriars / Embankment / London Bridge / London Victoria
- Stagecoach route 510 between Maidstone and Ashford
Alternative Routes:
For details of alternative routes that may be available to complete your journey, please refer to our Alternative routes during disruption maps which can be found here.
How can I stay up to date?
You can follow Southeastern on Twitter (X) @SE_Railway or follow the Southeastern WhatsApp channel.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
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.
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: 4:35 PM
To check your individual journey, please use our Live departures & arrivals.
Engineering work for Today
Date:
16 June - 20 June 2025 11:59 PM
Routes affected:
Various Souteastern routes
Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network from Monday night until Friday morning, closing some lines.
As result the following amendments will apply:
Monday to Thursday
- From 23:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Lewisham and Dartford / Gravesend via Sidcup
Tuesday to Friday
The 00:10 and 00:40 London Victoria to Gillingham trains will be diverted and run non stop between London Victoria and Rochester.
An additional train will leave London Victoria at 00:12 calling at Bromley South, St Mary Cray and Swanley to connect with a replacement bus to Gillingham at Swanley.
The 00:25 London Victoria to Ashford International will leave London Victoria at 00:40 to connect with a replacement bus to Gillingham at Swanley.
Accessible replacement buses will run between:
- Swanley and Gillingham calling at all stations except Swanley
- Swanley and Sole Street (non-stop minibus)
Thursday and Friday
00:15 London Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wells will be diverted and run non-stop between London Bridge and Tonbridge via an alternative route.
An additional train will leave London Charing Cross at 00:20 to Sevenoaks, calling at Waterloo East, London Bridge, Orpington, Chelsfield and Dunton Green.
An accessible bus will run from Sevenoaks to Tunbridge Wells calling at all stations to drop off passengers.
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 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.
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
No updates
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Ashford International: Toilets out of order
All toilets on platforms 5 and 6 are out of order at Ashford International station.
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Beckenham Junction: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be open from 14:12 on 18/06/2025 until the end of the day at Beckenham Junction station.
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Bexley: Toilets out of order
All toilets at the station are out of order at Bexley 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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Canterbury West: Toilets out of order
The Disabled toilets are out of order at Canterbury West station.
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Chislehurst: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 18/06/2025 until the end of the day at Chislehurst station.
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Chislehurst: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be open from 09:20 on 16/06/2025 until further notice at Chislehurst station.
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Crowhurst: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Crowhurst station.
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Deal: Toilets out of order
All toilets are out of order 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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Frant: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Frant station.
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Herne Bay: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 18/06/2025 until the end of the day at Herne Bay station.
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Herne Bay: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between Platform 1 and Platform 2 from now until further notice at Herne Bay station.
Additional Information:
Nearest station with step free access is Whitstable & Margate -
Lenham: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Lenham station.
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Maidstone West: Toilets out of order
Various toilets are out of order at Maidstone West station.
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Margate: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Margate 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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Penge East: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 18/06/2025 until the end of the day at Penge East 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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Shortlands: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office is closed at Shortlands station.
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Sittingbourne: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 16:00 on 18/06/2025 until the end of the day at Sittingbourne station.
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Snodland: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order 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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Sole Street: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office is closed 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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Sydenham Hill: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 13:08 on 18/06/2025 until the end of the day at Sydenham Hill station.
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Tonbridge: Toilets out of order
The Gentlemen's toilets on platforms 1 and 2 are out of order at Tonbridge station.
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Tunbridge Wells: Toilets out of order
The Gentlemen's toilets on platform 1 are out of order at Tunbridge Wells 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.
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Whitstable: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be open from 12:57 on 18/06/2025 until the end of the day at Whitstable station.
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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.