Buses replace late night / end of service trains between Dartford and Strood / Gillingham from Monday 15 to Friday 19 December
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 15 December 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between West Hampstead Thameslink and Rainham and also between Dartford and Gillingham / Rainham
Description
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Dartford and Rainham ending Friday morning, closing some lines.
From approximately 23:55 on Monday to Thursday evenings until the end of service, buses replace trains between Dartford / Strood and Gillingham.
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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