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Amended late night / early morning Southeastern services from Monday 26 to Thursday 29 January 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 26 January 2026 to Friday 30 January 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

All Southeastern routes

Description

Engineering work is taking place across the Southeastern network, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday:

From 23:50 until the end of service, trains via Maidstone East will be diverted after Otford to run to or via Sevenoaks.

Trains between London Victoria and Ashford International will call additionally at Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Headcorn.

Trains between London Charing Cross / London Cannon Street and Ashford International via Maidstone East will only run between London Charing Cross / London Cannon Street and Sevenoaks.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

  • Sevenoaks and Maidstone East calling at all stations except East Malling

  • Maidstone East and Ashford International calling at all stations

  • A minibus will run between West Malling & East Malling

If you are travelling to or from East Malling and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact our accessible travel team https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/help/support/accessible-travel, send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so we can ensure appropriate transport is available for you.

Tuesday to Wednesday:

From 23:55 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Ashford International and Dover Priory.

The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will be diverted between Ashford International and Ramsgate to run nonstop via Canterbury West.

A minibus will run between Sandling and Westenhanger.

If you are travelling to or from Westenhanger and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact our accessible travel team https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/help/support/accessible-travel, send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so we can ensure appropriate transport is 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.

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