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Buses replace trains between Denmark Hill and Bromley South via Beckenham Junction on Sunday 22 March 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 22 March 2026 to Sunday 22 March 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between London Victoria and Dartford

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Brixton and Shortlands, closing the lines via Herne Hill and Beckenham Junction.

Bromley South Line: Trains between London Victoria and Orpington will be diverted calling additionally at Denmark Hill, and running non stop between Denmark Hill and Shortlands.

  • Brixton station will be closed all day.

Maidstone East Line: Trains between London Victoria and Ashford International via Maidstone East will run at different times than usual for part of the journey.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

  • Denmark Hill and Bromley South calling at all stations via Beckenham Junction except Brixton

Alternative travel options:

You can use London Underground at no extra cost between Victoria and Brixton.

The following stations will be closed all day and will only be served by replacement buses:

  • Herne Hill

  • West Dulwich

  • Sydenham Hill

  • Penge East

  • Kent House

  • Beckenham Junction

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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