Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Dartford and Gillingham / Rainham from Monday 3 to Friday 7 November
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 03 November 2025 to Friday 07 November 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Thameslink between Kentish Town / Dartford and Gillingham, and between Dartford and Rainham
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Dartford and Rainham, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Between 23:25 and 04:20 each night, buses will replace trains between Dartford and Gillingham / Rainham.
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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