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No trains via Lewisham from approximately 23:15 each night between Monday 24 and Thursday 27 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 24 August 2026 to Thursday 27 August 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

All routes via Lewisham

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Lewisham area, closing some lines.

From approximately 23:15, trains will not be able to stop at Lewisham. Trains via Bexleyheath will not run or will be diverted to run via Sidcup, and trains will be unable to run between Lewisham and Hayes.

On Monday and Tuesday, most trains on the Hayes line will finish slightly earlier, with only one train leaving London after 22:30, the 23:18 London Charing Cross to Hayes.

Accessible replacement buses will run on the following routes:

London Bridge and Dartford / Gravesend via Bexleyheath

London Bridge and Dartford via Lewisham and Woolwich (Wednesday and Thursday only)

London Bridge / Lewisham and Hayes (Monday and Tuesday only)

London Bridge and Dartford via Sidcup (00:50 from London Bridge only)

London Bridge and Orpington (01:10 from London Bridge only)

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 drop-off 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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