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Engineering work for Today
Date:
24 March - 28 March 2025 11:59 PM
Routes affected:
Various Southeastern routes
Engineering work is taking place across the Southeastern network, closing various lines.
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
From 23:50 until the end of service, accessible buses will replace trains between Faversham and Margate / Ramsgate.
The 22:40 and 23:40 London Victoria to Ramsgate services will be diverted between Faversham and Ramsgate via Dover Priory.
Tuesday and Wednesday
The 00:20 London Cannon Street to Tunbridge Wells service will terminate at Sevenoaks. An accessible bus will run from Sevenoaks to Tunbridge Wells, calling at all stations.
Tuesday to Friday
From 00:15 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Lewisham and Dartford via Sidcup.
The 00:10 London Victoria to Gillingham train will run non stop from London Victoria to Rochester via an alternative route. You will need to use the 00:25 London Victoria to Ashford International train and change at Swanley for the bus towards Meopham.
The 00:40 London Victoria to Gillingham train will only run between London Victoria and Swanley.
From 01:00 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Swanley, Meopham and Gillingham calling at all stations except Sole Street. A minibus will run between Meopham and Sole Street.
If you are travelling to / from Sole Street and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact Southeastern's accessible travel team. Send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station to ensure appropriate transport be made available for you.
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 - 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
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14:42 Ramsgate to London Charing Cross due 16:54
Facilities on the 14:42 Ramsgate to London Charing Cross due 16:54.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 11 to Ashford International. -
17:42 London Victoria E to Gillingham Kent due 18:48
Facilities on the 17:42 London Victoria to Gillingham Kent due 18:48.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 8. -
19:15 Gillingham Kent to London Victoria E due 20:30
Facilities on the 19:15 Gillingham Kent to London Victoria due 20:30.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 8. -
20:42 London Victoria E to Gillingham Kent due 21:48
Facilities on the 20:42 London Victoria to Gillingham Kent due 21:48.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 8. -
21:15 Gillingham Kent to London Victoria E due 22:30
Facilities on the 21:15 Gillingham Kent to London Victoria due 22:30.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 8. -
22:15 Gillingham Kent to London Victoria E due 23:30
Facilities on the 22:15 Gillingham Kent to London Victoria due 23:30.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 8.
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Barming: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Barming station.
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Bearsted: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:30 on 25/03/2025 until the end of the day at Bearsted station.
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Bearsted: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Bearsted station.
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Beckenham Junction: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:50 on 25/03/2025 until the end of the day at Beckenham Junction station.
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Beckenham Junction: Toilets out of order
The Gentlemen's toilets on platform 2 are out of order at Beckenham Junction station.
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Belvedere: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Belvedere station.
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Broadstairs: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:30 on 25/03/2025 until the end of the day at Broadstairs station.
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Broadstairs: Toilets out of order
The Disabled toilets at the station are out of order at Broadstairs station.
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Bromley North: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Bromley North station.
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Chestfield & Swalecliffe: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Chestfield & Swalecliffe station.
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Clock House: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:30 on 25/03/2025 until the end of the day at Clock House station.
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Crowhurst: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Crowhurst station.
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Elmers End: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:30 on 25/03/2025 until the end of the day at Elmers End station.
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Etchingham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Etchingham station.
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Frant: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Frant station.
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Grove Park: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 17:00 on 25/03/2025 until the end of the day at Grove Park station.
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Herne Hill: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between platforms 3 & 4 and station subway from now until further notice at Herne Hill station.
Additional Information:
The nearest station with step free access is Penge East -
Kemsley: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Kemsley station.
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Kidbrooke: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Kidbrooke station.
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Lewisham: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between platform 1 and station subway from 20/03/2025 until further notice at Lewisham station.
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Margate: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are only accepting cards at Margate station.
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New Beckenham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at New Beckenham station.
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New Cross: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be open from 06:30 until 18:30 at New Cross station.
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Newington: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Newington station.
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Northfleet: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Northfleet station.
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Nunhead: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Nunhead station.
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Pluckley: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Pluckley station.
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Ramsgate: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between platforms 1 & 2 and station subway from now until further notice at Ramsgate station.
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Sevenoaks: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 13:00 on 25/03/2025 until the end of the day at Sevenoaks station.
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Sole Street: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Sole Street station.
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Staplehurst: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between platform 2 and station overbridge from now until further notice at Staplehurst station.
Additional Information:
The nearest station with step free access is Headcorn
This affects services towards Ashford International -
Staplehurst: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order from 11:57 on 19/03/2025 until further notice at Staplehurst station.
Additional Information:
The nearest stations with step-free access are Marden and Headcorn -
Stone Crossing: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Stone Crossing station.
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Swale Facilities: Various changes
At Swale station, the following issues have been reported:
The ticket office is closed.
All toilets are out of order. -
Teynham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Teynham station.
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Tonbridge: Toilets out of order
Various toilets at the station are out of order at Tonbridge station.
Additional Information:
The only toilet available is on Platform 3 -
Tunbridge Wells: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until 14:48 at Tunbridge Wells 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.