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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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On Wednesday 30 April between 00:00-17:00, Smartcard services will be temporarily unavailable due to essential maintenance. It will not be possible to view your Key Smartcard account or purchase new tickets for the Key during this time. Any tickets purchased online before 30 April or already loaded to the Key are unaffected. Tickets can still be purchased at the ticket office or ticket vending machine for the Key.
Last updated: 23/04/2025 09:45
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Are you running - or watching - the TCS London Marathon this Sunday? Click here for important information about how we can help you get where you need to be.
Last updated: 23/04/2025 05:23
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Engineering work for Today
Date:
22 April - 25 April 2025 11:59 PM
Routes affected:
Various Southeastern routes
Engineering work is taking place at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines overnight from Tuesday evening until Friday morning.
Tuesday only
From 23:40 until the end of service accessible buses replace trains between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings and will run between:
- Tunbridge Wells and Battle (calling at Wadhurst only)
- Battle and Hastings (calling at all stations except Crowhurst)
- Tunbridge Wells and Robertsbridge (calling at all stations)
- Battle and Crowhurst (minibus shuttle)
If you are travelling to / from Crowhurst 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.
Tuesday to Thursday
From 23:45 until the end of service, trains between Bromley North and Grove Park will not run. You will be able to use London Buses routes 126 and 261 at no extra cost between Bromley North and Grove Park.
Wednesday and Thursday
From 23:50 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Sittingbourne and Faversham, Herne Bay and Ramsgate. The accessible replacement buses will not serve Teynham, an accessible minibus will run between Sittingbourne and Faversham via Teynham.
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.
If you are travelling to / from Teynham 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.
Wednesday to Friday
The 22:10 London Victoria to Dover Priory service will run non-stop between Faversham and Dover Priory. Accessible buses will run between:
- Faversham and Dover Priory calling at Canterbury East only
- Canterbury East and Dover Priory calling at all stations
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 stopping additionally at Denmark Hill.
Accessible replacement buses will run between Denmark Hill and Orpington via Herne Hill and Beckenham Junction, calling at all stations except Brixton and also between Bromley South and London Victoria calling at all stations except Brixton. If you are travelling to or from Brixton you can use London Underground between Victoria and Brixton at no extra cost.
Friday
From 00:50 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Slade Green and Dartford.
After 01:00, the last trains between London and Dartford via Bexleyheath will be diverted to Slade Green, and connect with a replacement bus service between Slade Green and Dartford.
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
You can plan your journey on London Buses 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.
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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Ashford International: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between platform 1&2 and station subway from now until further notice at Ashford International station.
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Beckenham Junction: Toilets out of order
The Gentlemen's toilets are out of order at Beckenham Junction station.
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Bexleyheath: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 25/04/2025 until the end of the day at Bexleyheath station.
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Bickley: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 25/04/2025 until the end of the day at Bickley station.
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Brixton: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 18:30 on 25/04/2025 until the end of the day at Brixton 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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Chislehurst: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 15:00 on 25/04/2025 until the end of the day at Chislehurst station.
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Clock House: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 25/04/2025 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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Dartford: Toilets out of order
The Gentlemen's toilets at the station are out of order at Dartford station.
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Dartford: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between platforms 3 & 4 and station overbridge from now until further notice at Dartford station.
Additional Information:
The nearest station with step free access is Greenhithe, -
Elmers End: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 25/04/2025 until the end of the day at Elmers End station.
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Farningham Road: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Farningham Road station.
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Grove Park: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 18:50 on 25/04/2025 until the end of the day at Grove Park station.
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Hayes Kent: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Hayes Kent station.
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Herne Bay: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between platform 2 and station overbridge from now until further notice at Herne Bay station.
Additional Information:
The nearest station with step free access is Birchington On Sea -
Herne Bay: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 25/04/2025 until the end of the day at Herne Bay 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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Kent House: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 25/04/2025 until the end of the day at Kent House station.
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Ladywell: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 25/04/2025 until the end of the day at Ladywell station.
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Lewisham: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between platform 3 & 4 and station subway from now until further notice at Lewisham 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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Paddock Wood: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between platform 1 and station footbridge from now until further notice at Paddock Wood station.
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Paddock Wood: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:08 on 25/04/2025 until the end of the day at Paddock Wood station.
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Penge East: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 25/04/2025 until the end of the day at Penge East 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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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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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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Sturry: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Sturry station.
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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
All toilets on platforms 1 and 2 are out of order at Tonbridge station.
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West St Leonards: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at West St Leonards station.
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West Wickham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 25/04/2025 until the end of the day at West Wickham station.
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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.
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Whitstable: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 25/04/2025 until the end of the day at Whitstable 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.