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Failure of the electricity supply at Kemsing means that the line towards Ashford International is blocked. As a result, trains running between Swanley and Ashford International may be cancelled or diverted.
Disruption is expected until 01:00.
What's happened?
A problem with the electrical supply has been reported in the Kemsing area, meaning that the line towards Ashford International via Maidstone East is currently closed.
How does this affect my journey?
The line is now expected to be blocked for the rest of the day and trains will be diverted via Sevenoaks and Paddock Wood and won't be able to stop at stations between Otford and Charing.
Trains towards London are unaffected and will continue to run normally, although delays may still be experienced.
Replacement buses have been requested to run between Swanley and Maidstone East and Maidstone and Ashford but aren't expected to be available before 22:00.
What should I do?
For Maidstone, you can change at Paddock Wood for trains to Maidstone West or Maidstone Barracks.
For stations between Maidstone East and Charing, you can travel to Ashford International and change there for a train back towards Maidstone East.
If you're travelling to or from Kemsing, replacement buses cannot serve this station so please use the station help point or contact us on WhatsApp: 07866 002690 so we can arrange a taxi for you.
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 #Kemsing, or follow the Southeastern WhatsApp channel here.
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: 9:57 PM
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Over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, engineering work is taking place on our network. Below is a summary of how our trains will be affected across the weekend.
Good Friday 18 April & Saturday 19 April
Most lines will be open and operating a Saturday service except for engineering work at London Victoria, Canterbury West & Bromley North.
There will be no Southeastern trains at London Victoria, and trains will be diverted to run to / from Charing Cross, Cannon Street & Blackfriars.Buses will replace trains between:
- Canterbury West and Ramsgate
- Grove Park and Bromley North
Off-Peak fares will also apply on Friday 18 April.
Easter Sunday 20 April
We'll be operating a Sunday service except except for engineering work at London Victoria, Lewisham, Canterbury West, Faversham & Maidstone East.
There will be no Southeastern trains at London Victoria, and trains will be diverted to run to and from Cannon Street & Blackfriars.
Lewisham station will also be closed all day.Buses will replace trains between:
- Canterbury West and Ramsgate
- New Cross and Dartford via Lewisham & Bexleyheath
- Sittingbourne and Herne Bay
- Sittingbourne and Dover Priory via Canterbury East
- Sevenoaks and Ashford via Maidstone East
Bank Holiday Monday 21 April
Most lines will be open and operating a Saturday service except for engineering work at London Victoria, Canterbury West & Lewisham.
There will be no Southeastern trains at London Victoria, and trains will be diverted to run to / from Charing Cross, Cannon Street & Blackfriars.
Lewisham station will also be closed all day.Buses will replace trains between:
- Canterbury West and Ramsgate
- New Cross and Dartford via Lewisham & Bexleyheath
Off peak fares will apply all day.
Check before you travel.For full details of the work taking place over the Easter weekend, check our Easter travel information page
Last updated: 07/04/2025 09:50
To check your individual journey, please use our Live departures & arrivals.
Engineering work for Today
Date:
14 April - 18 April 2025 11:59 PM
Routes affected:
Various Southeastern routes
Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on th Southeastern network from Monday night until Friday morning.
Monday to Wednesday
- The 23:39 London Cannon Street to Dover Priory (Monday) / Canterbury West (Tuesday) / 23:34 London Charing Cross to Canterbury West and Dover Priory (Wednesday) services will be diverted between London Bridge and Ashford International, calling additionally at Maidstone East
Accessible replacement buses will run between:
- Tonbridge and Headcorn, calling at all stations
- Headcorn and Ashford International, calling at Pluckley
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 service 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 via Canterbury West service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Minster and Ramsgate, calling at all stations
- 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 only:
- 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 Arsenal service will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. An accessible bus will run between Lewisham and Dartford via Woolwich Arsenal
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:
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:
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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22:12 London Victoria E to Orpington due 22:54
Facilities on the 22:12 London Victoria to Orpington due 22:54.
This is due to a fault on a train.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 8. -
23:57 London Victoria E to Orpington due 00:39
Facilities on the 23:57 London Victoria to Orpington due 00:39.
This is due to a fault on a train.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 8.
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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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East Malling: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at East Malling station.
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High Brooms: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at High Brooms station.
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Kemsley: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Kemsley station.
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Lewisham: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between platform 3 and station subway from now until further notice at Lewisham station.
Additional Information:
Step free access is still available. Please speak to a member of staff for further information. -
Maidstone West: Toilets out of order
All toilets at the station are out of order at Maidstone West station.
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Ramsgate: Toilets out of order
All toilets at the station are out of order at Ramsgate station.
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Woolwich Arsenal: Toilets out of order
The Disabled toilets at the station are out of order at Woolwich Arsenal 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.