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