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Blackheath Tunnel Repair Work: No trains between Blackheath and Charlton from Sunday 18 May until Sunday 27 July 

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Engineering work details

Starts 18 May 2025 to 27 Jul 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Southeastern services which run between Blackheath and Charlton

Description

Engineering work is taking place on the Blackheath Tunnel, closing all lines between Blackheath and Charlton from Sunday 18 May until the end of the day on Sunday 27 July.

If you would like to know more, check the tunnel closure information page.

No trains will run between Blackheath and Charlton.

Most trains between Dartford and London Cannon Street via Woolwich Arsenal / Lewisham will be diverted to run via Greenwich, however at peak times some of these trains will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath.

There will be two trains per hour between Blackheath and London Cannon Street. At peak times some additional trains will run between Dartford and London Cannon Street via Bexleyheath.

Alternative travel options:

You can use the following routes at no extra cost:

  • London Bus routes 54 and 380 between Blackheath, Charlton and Woolwich, and between Charlton and Greenwich

  • Docklands Light Railway between Lewisham and Greenwich

  • You can also travel with your ticket at no extra cost between London Bridge and Dartford to make connections on the Woolwich and Bexleyheath lines, or towards Petts Wood, though a break of journey will not be possible at these points.

You can also use London Bus route SL3 between Abbey Wood, Bexleyheath and Sidcup railway stations but normal TfL fares will apply.

Docklands Light Railway will be closed on the following dates:

  • Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June

  • Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June

  • Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July

  • Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July

  • Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July

During the weekends affected, you will be able to use the DLR 4 bus replacement service between Greenwich and Lewisham 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 Buses / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner

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