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Additional changes to London Charing Cross services on Sunday 16 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 16 August 2026 to Sunday 16 August 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

All routes to / from London Charing Cross

Description

Engineering work is taking place between London Charing Cross and London Waterloo East, closing all lines.

In connection with the wider closure of London Charing Cross and London Waterloo East, the following additional changes will apply because of further engineering work between New Cross and Petts Wood:

Hastings Line: Trains will run to / from London Bridge, and will run non-stop between London Bridge and Tonbridge via an alternative route through East Croydon and Redhill.

Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Dover Priory / Ramsgate via Ashford International will run to / from London Victoria.

Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will be diverted to run to / from London Victoria and will run non-stop between London Victoria and Petts Wood.

Hayes Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hayes (Kent) will run to / from London Blackfriars, calling additionally at Elephant & Castle. Until approximately 09:15, London Blackfriars is closed for engineering work so Hayes line trains will run to / from London Victoria.

The first trains to run to / from London Blackfriars will be:

  • 08:58 Hayes to London Blackfriars

  • 09:58 London Blackfriars to Hayes

Sidcup lines: Trains between London Charing Cross and Gravesend will run to / from London Victoria and will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. Additional trains will run between Sidcup and Dartford.

Alternative travel options:

You can use London Underground between Victoria, Cannon Street, Charing Cross, Embankment, Waterloo, Southwark and London Bridge 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

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