Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Dartford and Gillingham / Rainham from Monday 9 to Friday 13 March
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 09 March 2026 to Friday 13 March 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Thameslink between Kentish Town and Gillingham (Kent) and also between Dartford and Gillingham (Kent) / Rainham (Kent)
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Dartford and Gillingham (Kent), 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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