Buses replace trains between Tonbridge and Ashford International / Maidstone West on Sunday 23 August 

Route(s) affected

All routes through Paddock Wood

Description

Engineering work is taking place at Paddock Wood, closing all lines.

Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Cannon Street and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will run hourly, and be diverted between London Bridge and Ashford International to run via Maidstone East calling additionally at Otford (for connections to / from Sevenoaks) and Maidstone East. These trains will run to / from London Cannon Street because of further engineering work at London Charing Cross. A portion of coaches will be detached at Ashford International to run between Ashford International and Dover Priory.

Medway Valley Line: Trains between Paddock Wood and Strood will only run between Maidstone West and Strood. Additional trains will run between London Cannon Street and Tonbridge.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

• Tonbridge and Headcorn calling at all stations

• Headcorn and Ashford International calling at all stations

• Tonbridge and Maidstone West 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 drop-off 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.