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No late night trains via Lewisham from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 November 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 16 November 2026 to Thursday 19 November 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Southeastern between London Charing Cross and Hayes (Kent) / Dartford / Orpington / Sevenoaks / Gravesend, and between London Victoria and Gravesend

Description

Engineering work is taking place in the Lewisham area, closing some lines late on Monday to Thursday nights.

After approximately 23:25, 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 (Kent).

On Monday and Tuesday, most trains on the Hayes line will finish slightly earlier, with only one train leaving London after 22:30, the 23:21 London Charing Cross to Hayes (Kent) service.

Accessible replacement buses will run on the following routes:

  • London Bridge and Dartford via Bexleyheath

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

  • London Bridge and Dartford via Lewisham / Woolwich Arsenal (Wednesday and Thursday 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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