Service disruption

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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Following a trespass incident in the London Victoria / Clapham Junction area all lines have reopened.
London Overground services between Clapham Junction and Dalston Junction may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or diverted.
Southeastern trains to / from London Victoria may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised.
Thameslink services may still be delayed by up to 40 minutes or revised as service recovers.
Disruption is expected until 19:00.
London Overground Customer Advice:
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Buses via any reasonable route.
Southeastern Customer Advice:
A trespasser at London Victoria earlier today has caused disruption to train services in and out of the area, Emergency services were called to removed the trespasser, they have been located at a depot. Power has been restored to the lines and trains are now able to start moving.
How does this affect my journey?
We are working hard to get all trains on the move as soon as possible but it may take some time everything moving.
Trains may be delayed, altered or cancelled whilst we work to resume a normal service.
What should I do?
Please check your journey before you travel, and allow extra time to complete your journey.
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the London Underground between Brixton and London Victoria also on the London Underground between London Terminals using the District/ Circle Line.
Tickets are also being accepted at no extra cost on Thameslink routes between London Blackfriars and Orpington / Sevenoaks.
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 services are disrupted after an earlier trespass incident between Denmark Hill and Clapham Junction / London Victoria.
Thameslink do not serve London Victoria at this time of day, but Southeastern and London Overground (Windrush Line) services were being held at stations across the area.
This has caused congestion on the Thameslink network in reaction, affecting the following routes:
- Sevenoaks - London Blackfriars / Welwyn Garden City
- Orpington - Kentish Town / Luton
All lines have now reopened, but there have been delays of up to 20-40 minutes. Some trains may not stop at all the usual stations en route, and others may not complete their full journeys.
Please check a journey planner before going to the station. If there is a long delay to your train, or it is no longer stopping at your station, you may wish to use another local route.
Your Thameslink ticket will be valid at no extra cost on:
- London Buses across the local area, between Orpington / Bromley, Catford, Nunhead, Denmark Hill and Central London
- London Overground (Windrush Line) services via Canada Water, New Cross Gate, Brockley and Honor Oak Park, as an alternative to the route via Catford
- Southern services between London Bridge, Peckham Rye and Tulse Hill, and also between London Bridge, New Cross Gate, Brockley and Honor Oak Park
- London Underground services across London via any reasonable route, including the Jubilee Line between Canada Water and London Bridge
- Southeastern services on any reasonable route across the South London area (as their services are also disrupted, please check with them first)
Planning your journey:
You can use live departure boards and a live map of the network. This will show where your journey is likely to be affected.
You can also use an alternative route guide.
You can also use Thameslink's app to find up-to-date information.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
We're very sorry for the disruption at present. Network Rail and the emergency services are working to remove a trespasser who is walking around a number of the lines between Denmark Hill and London Victoria.
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: 5:28 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: 12:13 PM

To check your individual journey, please use our Live departures & arrivals.

Engineering work for Today

Amended late night / early morning Southeastern services between Monday 11 and Friday 15 August

Date:
11 August - 15 August 2025 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 and Tuesday:

From 22:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace most trains between London Bridge / Lewisham and Hayes
The 22:18 and 22:48 London Charing Cross to Hayes trains will run normally as far as New Beckenham, and will then be diverted to Bromley South

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday:

From 23:55 until the end of service, trains towards Orpington and Sevenoaks will not stop at Lewisham. If you are travelling from Lewisham, you will need to change at Hither Green for services towards Orpington and Sevenoaks. An accessible bus will also leave Lewisham at 01:10 calling at all stations to Orpington

Monday to Thursday:

From 23:15 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Dartford and Gravesend
The 23:20 and 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham services will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham and Faversham calling at all stations except Higham, Newington and Teynham
From 23:50 until the end of service, trains via Maidstone East will be diverted after Otford to run via Sevenoaks

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

Sevenoaks and Maidstone East calling at all stations except East Malling
Maidstone East and Ashford International calling at all stations

Buses are unable to serve East Malling because of a local road closure. If you are travelling to East Malling, please travel to Sevenoaks, where staff will arrange taxis for onward travel. If you are travelling from East Malling, please use the station help point and Southeastern will arrange a taxi for onward travel.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 04:33 Gravesend to London Charing Cross via Sidcup train will start from Dartford at 04:50. An accessible bus will leave Gravesend at 04:13 calling at all stations to Dartford

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:

From 23:35 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Ashford International and Dover Priory. The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will be diverted between Ashford International and Ramsgate to run via Canterbury West

Thursday and Friday:

The 00:23 Sittingbourne to Sheerness-on-Sea will be replaced by an accessible bus calling at all stations

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.

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

5 Train formation updates

17:01 London Charing Cross to Sevenoaks due 17:57

Facilities on the 17:01 London Charing Cross to Sevenoaks due 17:57.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 6 coaches instead of 10.
18:19 Sevenoaks to London Charing Cross due 19:19

Facilities on the 18:19 Sevenoaks to London Charing Cross due 19:19.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 6 coaches instead of 10.
19:31 London Charing Cross to Sevenoaks due 20:29

Facilities on the 19:31 London Charing Cross to Sevenoaks due 20:29.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 6 coaches instead of 10.
20:50 Sevenoaks to London Charing Cross due 21:51

Facilities on the 20:50 Sevenoaks to London Charing Cross due 21:51.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 6 coaches instead of 10.
22:01 London Charing Cross to Sevenoaks due 22:59

Facilities on the 22:01 London Charing Cross to Sevenoaks due 22:59.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 6 coaches instead of 10.

36 Station updates

Ashford International: Toilets out of order

Various toilets on platforms 1 and 2 are out of order at Ashford International station.
Barming: Ticket Vending Machine problem

The ticket vending machines are out of order at Barming station.
Battle: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 17:30 on 14/08/2025 until the end of the day at Battle station.
Bromley South: Lifts out of order

The lifts will be out of order between platforms 1 & 2 and overbridge from now until further notice at Bromley South station.
Additional Information:
The nearest stations with step-free access are St Mary Cray and Beckenham Junction
Charing: Ticket Office Closure

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

The ticket office will be closed from 12:42 on 14/08/2025 until the end of the day at Chatham station.
Chestfield & Swalecliffe: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Chestfield & Swalecliffe station.
Crowhurst: Ticket Office Closure

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

All toilets are out of order at Deal station.
Deptford: Lifts out of order

The lifts will be out of order from now until further notice at Deptford station.
Additional Information:
Please note he nearest staion with step free access is Greenwich
East Malling: Ticket Vending Machine problem

The ticket vending machines are out of order at East Malling station.
Farningham Road: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Farningham Road station.
Greenhithe For Bluewater: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 14/08/2025 until the end of the day at Greenhithe For Bluewater station.
Halling: Ticket Vending Machine problem

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

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

The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 14/08/2025 until the end of the day at Herne Bay 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 platform 4 and station subway from now 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: Lifts out of order

The lifts will be out of order between concourse and street level from now until further notice at London Cannon Street station.
Additional Information:
Step-free access is still available by using the station lift leading to / from London Underground
Maidstone West: Toilets out of order

Various toilets at the station are out of order at Maidstone West station.
Marden: Ticket Vending Machine problem

The ticket vending machines are out of order at Marden station.
Meopham: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Meopham 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.
Northfleet: Ticket Office Closure

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

The ticket office will be closed from 12:08 on 14/08/2025 until the end of the day at Paddock Wood station.
Pluckley: Ticket Office Closure

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

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

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

The ticket vending machines are out of order at Selling station.
Sevenoaks: Toilets out of order

All toilets are out of order at Sevenoaks 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 the end of the day at Sole Street station.
Stone Crossing: Ticket Office Closure

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

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