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Engineering work for Today

Alterations to late night / early morning Southeastern services between Monday 3 and Friday 7 March

Date:
3 March - 7 March 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, Wednesday and Thursday:

The 23:40 London Victoria to Ramsgate service will be replaced by accessible buses between Gillingham and Faversham calling at all stations except Teynham. A connecting train will run from Faversham to Ramsgate.

The 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham service will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham and Faversham calling at all stations except Higham, Newington and Teynham.

Monday to Thursday:

The 23:39 London Cannon Street to Dover Priory (Monday) / Canterbury West (Tuesday), the 23:34 London Charing Cross to Canterbury West and Dover Priory (Wednesday and Thursday) will be diverted between London Bridge and Ashford International, calling additionally at Maidstone East.

An accessible replacement bus will run between Tonbridge and Ashford International.

If you are travelling to Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, or connecting to the replacement bus at Tonbridge, please use alternative trains between London, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.

Tuesday and Wednesday:

The 00:26 London Cannon Street to Dartford via Greenwich will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. An accessible bus will run between London Bridge and Dartford via Greenwich.

Wednesday and Thursday:

The 22:34 London Charing Cross to Ramsgate will be replaced by an accessible bus between Minster and Ramsgate calling at Thanet Parkway.

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.

The 23:40 London St Pancras International to Margate via Canterbury West service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Minster and Margate calling at all stations except Dumpton Park.

Thursday and Friday:

The 00:22 London Charing Cross to Dartford via Woolwich will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. An accessible bus will run between Lewisham and Dartford via Woolwich.

Friday only:

The 00:27 London Victoria to Orpington train will leave London Victoria at 00:28 and will be replaced by an accessible bus between Bromley South and Orpington, 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 - 17 May 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:

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

14 Train formation updates

11:31 London Charing Cross to Sevenoaks due 12:32

Facilities on the 11:31 London Charing Cross to Sevenoaks due 12:32.
Will be formed of 6 coaches instead of 10.
11:50 London Charing Cross to Gravesend due 12:55

Facilities on the 11:50 London Charing Cross to Gravesend due 12:55.
Will be formed of 8 coaches instead of 10.
12:50 Sevenoaks to London Charing Cross due 13:51

Facilities on the 12:50 Sevenoaks to London Charing Cross due 13:51.
Will be formed of 6 coaches instead of 10.
13:04 Gravesend to London Charing Cross due 14:05

Facilities on the 13:04 Gravesend to London Charing Cross due 14:05.
Will be formed of 8 coaches instead of 10.
14:18 London Charing Cross to Hayes Kent due 15:04

Facilities on the 14:18 London Charing Cross to Hayes Kent due 15:04.
Will be formed of 8 coaches instead of 10.
15:14 Hayes Kent to London Charing Cross due 15:58

Facilities on the 15:14 Hayes Kent to London Charing Cross due 15:58.
Will be formed of 8 coaches instead of 10.
16:06 London Charing Cross to Dartford due 16:56

Facilities on the 16:06 London Charing Cross to Dartford due 16:56.
Will be formed of 8 coaches instead of 10.
17:05 Dartford to London Charing Cross due 17:54

Facilities on the 17:05 Dartford to London Charing Cross due 17:54.
Will be formed of 8 coaches instead of 10.
18:06 London Charing Cross to Dartford due 18:56

Facilities on the 18:06 London Charing Cross to Dartford due 18:56.
Will be formed of 8 coaches instead of 10.
19:05 Dartford to London Charing Cross due 19:54

Facilities on the 19:05 Dartford to London Charing Cross due 19:54.
Will be formed of 8 coaches instead of 10.
20:08 London Charing Cross to Hayes Kent due 20:51

Facilities on the 20:08 London Charing Cross to Hayes Kent due 20:51.
Will be formed of 8 coaches instead of 10.
20:59 Hayes Kent to London Charing Cross due 21:40

Facilities on the 20:59 Hayes Kent to London Charing Cross due 21:40.
Will be formed of 8 coaches instead of 10.
21:50 London Charing Cross to Gravesend due 22:55

Facilities on the 21:50 London Charing Cross to Gravesend due 22:55.
Will be formed of 8 coaches instead of 10.
23:04 Gravesend to London Charing Cross due 00:09

Facilities on the 23:04 Gravesend to London Charing Cross due 00:09.
Will be formed of 8 coaches instead of 10.

67 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.
Aylesham: Ticket Vending Machine problem

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

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

The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at Barnehurst 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: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office has not opened and is not now expected to open before 14:30 at Beckenham Junction station.
Beckenham Junction: Toilets out of order

The Gentlemen's toilets on platform 2 are out of order at Beckenham Junction station.
Bexley Facilities: Various changes

At Bexley station, the following issues have been reported:
The ticket vending machines are out of order.
The oyster card readers are out of order.
The customer information system is out of order.
Bexley: Toilets out of order

All toilets are out of order at Bexley station.
Bexley: Ticket Vending Machine problem

The ticket vending machines are out of order at Bexley station.
Bexleyheath: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at Bexleyheath station.
Bexleyheath: Lifts out of order

The lifts will be out of order from 07:16 on 21/02/2025 until further notice at Bexleyheath station.
Additional Information:
Step free access is still available.
Borough Green & Wrotham: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office has not opened and is not now expected to open before 13:12 at Borough Green & Wrotham station.
Brixton: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 18:30 on 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at Brixton station.
Bromley North: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 17:50 on 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at Bromley North station.
Catford Bridge: Ticket Office Closure

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

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

The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at Chislehurst station.
Clock House: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at Clock House station.
Crowhurst: Ticket Office Closure

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

The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 06/03/2025 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 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at Elmstead Woods station.
Eltham: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at Eltham station.
Hayes Kent: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 06/03/2025 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 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at Herne Bay station.
Herne Hill: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 12:48 on 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at Herne Hill station.
High Brooms: Ticket Vending Machine problem

The ticket vending machines are out of order at High Brooms station.
Higham: Ticket Office Closure

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

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

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

The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at Kent House station.
Kidbrooke: Ticket Office Closure

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

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

The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at Ladywell station.
Lenham: Ticket Office Closure

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

The lifts will be out of order between platform 1 and station subway from now until further notice at Lewisham station.
Additional Information:
The nearest stations with step free access ase New Cross, Ladywell & Blackheath
London Waterloo East: Toilets out of order

All toilets at the station are out of order at London Waterloo East station.
London Waterloo East: Toilets out of order

The Disabled toilets on platforms B and C are out of order at London Waterloo East station.
Maidstone East: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office has not opened and is not now expected to open before 14:00 at Maidstone East station.
Maidstone West: Toilets out of order

The Gentlemen's toilets at the station are out of order at Maidstone West station.
New Cross: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at New Cross station.
Newington: Ticket Office Closure

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

The ticket vending machines are only accepting cards at Newington station.
Northfleet: Ticket Office Closure

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

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

The ticket office will be closed from 12:08 on 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at Petts Wood station.
Pluckley: Ticket Office Closure

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

All toilets at the station are out of order at Ramsgate station.
Sevenoaks: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at Sevenoaks station.
Slade Green: Toilets out of order

The Ladies toilets at the station are out of order at Slade Green station.
Snodland: Ticket Vending Machine problem

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

The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Sole Street station.
St Johns: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at St Johns station.
St Leonards Warrior Sq: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 12:28 on 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at St Leonards Warrior Sq station.
Staplehurst: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 12:08 on 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at Staplehurst station.
Stonegate: Ticket Office Closure

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

The ticket vending machines are out of order at Swale station.
Swanscombe: Ticket Office Closure

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

The ticket office will be closed from 18:30 on 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at Sydenham Hill station.
Tonbridge: Toilets out of order

All toilets on platforms 3 and 4 are out of order at Tonbridge station.
Tunbridge Wells: Toilets out of order

The Gentlemen's toilets on platform 1 are out of order at Tunbridge Wells station.
Welling: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at Welling station.
West Malling: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 12:08 on 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at West Malling station.
West St Leonards: Ticket Vending Machine problem

The ticket vending machines are out of order at West St Leonards station.
West Wickham: Ticket Office Closure

The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 06/03/2025 until the end of the day at West Wickham 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.
Woolwich Dockyard: Ticket Vending Machine problem

The ticket vending machines are only accepting cards at Woolwich Dockyard station.

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