Service disruption

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A tree on the railway in the Chilham area is blocking all lines. Trains running between Ramsgate and Ashford International via Canterbury West may be cancelled, revised or diverted via Dover Priory.
Disruption is expected until 21:30.
What's happened?
A tree has fallen on the railway at Chilham, blocking both of the lines.
How does this affect my journey?
Trains are unable to run between Ramsgate and Ashford International via Canterbury West. Where possible, trains are being diverted via Dover Priory.
What should I do?
You may wish to postpone your journey until the line re-opens.
if you're travelling to Canterbury, we recommend the following alternative routes:
- London Victoria direct to Canterbury East
- London St Pancras International or London Charing Cross to Dover Priory and change there for Cantebrury East
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 us on Twitter (X) @SE_Railway, using #Chilham , 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: 7:24 PM
Lines have reopened following a trespasser is on the railway in the Maze Hill area. Trains running between Greenwich and Woolwich Arsenal may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or diverted whilst service recovers.
Disruption is expected until 20:15.
Customer advice
Southeastern
What's happened?
A trespasser was reported on the line earlier at Maze Hill, the power was switched off whilst the emergency services were responding to the incident.
How does this affect my journey?
The line has re-opened on the routes via Greenwich and Woolwich however delays and disruption will continue whilst we work to get your trains back on time as quickly as we can.
What should I do?
Whilst disruption continues, you can use your ticket on London Buses in the area at no extra cost to complete your journey as well as the Docklands Light Railway between Woolwich and Lewisham.
You can also use the Elizabeth line between Abbey Wood and Central London at no extra cost.
How can I stay up to date?
You can follow the Southeastern WhatsApp channel.
Thameslink
You can no longer use your ticket on alternative Thameslink, London Buses and Elizabeth line services at no extra cost.
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: 7:21 PM
There is a fault with the signalling system at Shortlands, resulting in disruption to Southeastern services running through this station.
Trains may be revised or delayed by up to 10 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 19:30.
What's happened?
There is a problem with the signalling system - a set of points near Shortlands station has failed - which means trains can't run between Beckenham Junction and Shortlands. Our response teams are on the way.
How does this affect my journey?
Trains from London Victoria towards Bromley South will be diverted via an alternative route, we're currently unable to serve stations between Brixton and Beckenham Junction inclusive.
What should I do?
Please allow extra time for your journey. You can use your ticket on London Buses between Denmark Hill / Brixton and Shortlands at no extra cost.
How can I stay up to date?
You can 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: 6:08 PM
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

Blackheath Tunnel Repair Work: No trains between Blackheath and Charlton from Sunday 18 May until Sunday 27 July

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

Amendments to some late night Southeastern trains

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

10 Train formation updates

17:40 London Victoria E to Ramsgate due 19:35

Facilities on the 17:40 London Victoria to Ramsgate due 19:35.
This is due to a fault on a train.
Will be formed of 8 coaches instead of 12.
19:03 Gravesend to London Charing Cross due 20:05

Facilities on the 19:03 Gravesend to London Charing Cross due 20:05.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 5 coaches instead of 10.
19:49 Margate to St Pancras International due 21:18

Facilities on the 19:49 Margate to St Pancras International due 21:18.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 6 coaches instead of 12.
20:18 London Charing Cross to Hayes Kent due 21:04

Facilities on the 20:18 London Charing Cross to Hayes Kent due 21:04.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 5 coaches instead of 10.
21:13 Hayes Kent to London Charing Cross due 21:58

Facilities on the 21:13 Hayes Kent to London Charing Cross due 21:58.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 5 coaches instead of 10.
21:40 St Pancras International to Margate due 23:13

Facilities on the 21:40 St Pancras International to Margate due 23:13.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 6 coaches instead of 12.
22:06 London Charing Cross to Dartford due 22:56

Facilities on the 22:06 London Charing Cross to Dartford due 22:56.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 5 coaches instead of 10.
23:05 Dartford to London Charing Cross due 23:54

Facilities on the 23:05 Dartford to London Charing Cross due 23:54.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 5 coaches instead of 10.
23:30 Margate to Ashford International due 00:19

Facilities on the 23:30 Margate to Ashford International due 00:19.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 6 coaches instead of 12.
23:32 London Cannon Street to Dartford due 00:23

Facilities on the 23:32 London Cannon Street to Dartford due 00:23.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 5 coaches instead of 10.

21 Station updates

Barming: Ticket Vending Machine problem

The ticket vending machines are out of order at Barming station.
Bat & Ball: Ticket Vending Machine problem

The ticket vending machines are out of order at Bat & Ball station.
Beckenham Junction: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Beckenham Junction station.
Beckenham Junction: Toilets out of order

All toilets are out of order at Beckenham Junction station.
Borough Green & Wrotham: Toilets out of order

All toilets are out of order at Borough Green & Wrotham station.
Brixton: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be open from 15:15 on 28/06/2025 until the end of the day at Brixton station.
Bromley South: Toilets out of order

All toilets are out of order at Bromley South station.
Canterbury West: Toilets out of order

The Gentlemen's toilets at the station are out of order at Canterbury West station.
Chatham: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 13:45 on 28/06/2025 until the end of the day at Chatham station.
Elmstead Woods: Ticket Vending Machine problem

The ticket vending machines are out of order at Elmstead Woods station.
Faversham: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 12:30 on 28/06/2025 until the end of the day at Faversham station.
Greenhithe For Bluewater: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 12:48 on 28/06/2025 until the end of the day at Greenhithe For Bluewater station.
Harrietsham: Ticket Vending Machine problem

The ticket vending machines are out of order at Harrietsham station.
Herne Hill: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 12:48 on 28/06/2025 until the end of the day at Herne Hill station.
Hildenborough: Ticket Vending Machine problem

The ticket vending machines are out of order at Hildenborough station.
Lewisham: Lifts out of order

The lifts will be out of order between platforms 3 & 4 and station subway from 18:58 on 19/06/2025 until further notice at Lewisham station.
Additional Information:
The nearest stations with step-free access are New Cross, Ladywell, and Blackheath
Maidstone West: Ticket Vending Machine problem

The ticket vending machines are only accepting cards at Maidstone West station.
Sole Street: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office is closed at Sole Street station.
St Leonards Warrior Sq: Toilets out of order

All toilets are out of order at St Leonards Warrior Sq station.
Swanley: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Swanley station.
Wye: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Wye 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.