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Route Distruption

A fault with the signalling system in the Gillingham (Kent) area means that all lines are closed.
Trains running between Gravesend and Rainham (Kent) / Faversham may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
Major disruption is expected until 19:00.
What has happened?
There has been a fault with the signalling system at Gillingham which is preventing trains running between Gillingham and Faversham in both directions.
How does this affect my journey?
No trains will run between Gillingham and Faversham.
Trains between London Victoria and the coast via Faversham won't run between Gillingham and Ramsgate / Dover Priory.
Highspeed services between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via the Medway Towns are suspended.
Trains are still running between Faversham and Ramsgate / Dover Priory.
A replacement bus service is running between Gillingham and Faversham.
Travel during the evening Peak
We're hoping to restore a limited service between Gillingham and Faversham which will enable some trains to resume travel between London, Faversham and beyond.
This limited service will mean that only trains between London St Pancras International and Faversham will be able to run through the affected area. So if you usually travel from London Victoria to Faversham and further you'll need to travel from London St Pancras International instead.
This trains are expected to be extremely busy. We are working hard to ensure these trains are formed of 12 carriages wherever possible.
In addition to the above our direct trains between London Cannon Street and the Medway Towns will not be in operation this evening.
To provide extra capacity between London and Rochester, the 18:07 London Cannon Street to Rochester via Bexleyheath will run non-stop between London Bridge and Dartford. For stations between London and Dartford, there'll be a train 10 minutes later.
Many of the "fast" trains stopping at Bromley South from London Victoria will not be running. Those that are expected to extremely busy. Please consider using some of the slower "stopping" services if a less busy service is preferred.
What should I do?
If you're travelling between London and the Medway Towns: Use trains between London Victoria and Gillingham. Please be aware these trains will stop at all stations, which will increase journey times.
If you're travelling between London and Faversham, we recommend you travel on highspeed services to Ramsgate or Margate and change there for trains to Faversham.
For Sittingbourne, travel to Gillingham and change there for replacement buses.
Allow extra time to make your journey and use the journey planner for live travel information.
You may use your ticket at no extra cost on:
- High speed trains via Ashford International and Canterbury
- London Underground service between our London Terminals
- Fastrack Bus route B between Ebbsfleet and Gravesend
- Arriva bus services:
  - 101: between Chatham and Rainham
  - 190: between Gravesend and Chatham
Alternative routes:
For details of alternative routes that may be available to complete your journey, please refer to Southeastern's alternative routes during disruption maps.
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: 4:14 PM

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Engineering work for Today

Amended late night / early morning Southeastern services from Monday 1 to Friday 5 September

Date:
1 September - 5 September 2025 11:59 PM

Routes affected:
Various Southeastern routes

Engineering work is taking place at a number of places 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. A connecting train will run from Faversham to Ramsgate.

The 23:20 and 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham trains will be replaced by accessible buses between:

Ebbsfleet International and Gillingham calling at all stations except Higham
Gillingham and Faversham calling at Rainham and Sittingbourne

From 23:20 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea.

Monday to Thursday:

From 23:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Maidstone East and Ashford International.

The 22:25 and 23:25 London Victoria to Ashford International trains will be diverted between Otford and Ashford International to run via Sevenoaks. Change at Otford for a connecting service to Maidstone East, and the onward replacement bus for stations to Ashford International.

The 00:25 London Victoria to Ashford International train will be diverted between Otford and Ashford International to run via Sevenoaks. Change at Sevenoaks for an accessible bus, calling at Borough Green & Wrotham and all stations to Ashford International via Maidstone East.

Tuesday to Friday:

From 00:15 until the end of service, trains between London Victoria and Orpington via Beckenham Junction will be diverted between London Victoria and Shortlands. The 00:27 London Victoria to Orpington will stop additionally at Denmark Hill. Accessible replacement buses will run from Denmark Hill to Orpington via stations on the Beckenham Junction line, and from Bromley South to 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.

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 calling at all stations except Thanet Parkway.

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 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.

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

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49 Station updates

Ashford International: Toilets out of order

The Gentlemen's toilets on platforms 5 and 6 are out of order at Ashford International station.
Barnehurst: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Barnehurst station.
Bexley: Toilets out of order

All toilets are out of order at Bexley station.
Bexleyheath: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Bexleyheath station.
Birchington-On-Sea: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 06:00 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Birchington-On-Sea station.
Brixton: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 18:30 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Brixton station.
Bromley North: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Bromley North station.
Canterbury West: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Canterbury West station.
Catford Bridge: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Catford Bridge station.
Chelsfield: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Chelsfield station.
Crowhurst: Ticket Vending Machine problem

The ticket vending machines are out of order at Crowhurst station.
Crowhurst: Ticket Vending Machine problem

The ticket vending machines are out of order at Crowhurst station.
Deptford: Lifts out of order

The lifts will be out of order between platform 1 and subway from now until further notice at Deptford station.
Dover Priory: Lifts out of order

The lifts will be out of order between platform 2 & 3 and the overbridge from now until further notice at Dover Priory station.
Additional Information:
The nearest station with step free access is Folkestone Central
Ebbsfleet International: Escalators out of order

The escalators will be out of order between platform 2 & 3 and main concourse from now until further notice at Ebbsfleet International station.
Additional Information:
Step-free access is still available by using the station lift
Elmers End: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Elmers End station.
Elmstead Woods: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Elmstead Woods station.
Eltham: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed :
From 06:00 until 09:50
From 17:00 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Eltham station.
Gillingham Kent: Ticket Vending Machine problem

The ticket vending machines are out of order at Gillingham Kent station.
Grove Park: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 17:00 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Grove Park station.
Harrietsham: Ticket Vending Machine problem

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

The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Hayes Kent station.
Herne Bay: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Herne Bay station.
Kent House: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Kent House station.
Kidbrooke: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Kidbrooke station.
Ladywell: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Ladywell station.
Lee: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Lee station.
Lewisham: Lifts out of order

The lifts will be out of order between platforms 3 & 4 and station subway from 18:06 on 21/08/2025 until further notice at Lewisham station.
Additional Information:
The next nearest stations with step-free access are New Cross, Ladywell, and Blackheath
London Cannon Street: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 13:57 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at London Cannon Street station.
Maidstone West: The Male and Female toilets are closed. The accessible toilet is available at the...

The Male and Female toilets are closed.
The accessible toilet is available at the station.
Minster: Ticket Vending Machine problem

The ticket vending machines are out of order at Minster station.
New Cross: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed :
From 06:00 until 07:00
From 19:30 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at New Cross station.
New Eltham: Toilets out of order

All toilets are out of order at New Eltham station.
New Hythe: Ticket Vending Machine problem

The ticket vending machines are out of order at New Hythe station.
Petts Wood: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Petts Wood station.
Selling: Ticket Vending Machine problem

The ticket vending machines are out of order at Selling station.
Sevenoaks Facilities: Various changes

At Sevenoaks station, the following issues have been reported:
The lifts will be out of order between Blue Badge parking, taxi rank, station concourse and platform 3&4 from 04:00 on 16/07/2025 until 23:59 on 08/10/2025.
More information and travel advice is available at www.networkrail.co.uk/sevenoaks
Additional Information:
This affects services Southeastern towards Tonbridge and also Thameslink services towards London Blackfriars via Swanley.
The nearest Southeastern stations with step free access are Tonbridge & Chelsfield.
The nearest Thameslink stations with step free access is Otford
Sole Street: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from now until further notice at Sole Street station.
Staplehurst: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 12:08 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Staplehurst station.
Stone Crossing: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Stone Crossing station.
Stone Crossing: Ticket Vending Machine problem

The ticket vending machines are out of order at Stone Crossing station.
Stonegate: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from now until further notice at Stonegate station.
Sturry: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 06:30 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Sturry station.
Swanscombe: Ticket Office Closure

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

The ticket office will be closed from 06:30 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Teynham station.
Welling: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Welling station.
West Malling: Toilets out of order

All toilets at the station are out of order at West Malling station.
Westgate-On-Sea: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 06:00 on 01/09/2025 until the end of the day at Westgate-On-Sea station.
Wye: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 06:00 on 01/09/2025 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.