No trains between Margate and Sandwich / Minster on Sunday 13 December
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 13 December 2026 to Sunday 13 December 2026
Train operators affected
- Southeastern
Route(s) affected
Southeastern between Ashford International and Ramsgate / Margate, between London Charing Cross / London Victoria and Ramsgate, between London St Pancras International and Margate
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Margate and Sandwich / Minster, closing all lines.
Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate via Canterbury West will only run between London Victoria and Minster. These trains will detach / attach a portion of coaches at Ashford International which will run between Ashford International and Minster, calling at all stations via Dover Priory. Trains between London Charing Cross and Dover Priory will only run between London Victoria and Ashford International. These trains will run to / from London Victoria because of further engineering work at London Charing Cross.
Sole Street line: Trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate via Chatham will only run between London Victoria and Margate.
Highspeed via Ashford International: Trains between London St Pancras International and Margate via Canterbury West will only run between London St Pancras International and Minster. Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory will only run between London St Pancras International and Dover Priory
Highspeed via Gravesend: Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Faversham will only run between London St Pancras International and Margate.
Accessible replacement buses will run between:
Margate and Minster, calling at Ramsgate and Broadstairs
Ramsgate and Minster
Margate and Ramsgate, calling at all stations
The following stations will be closed and will only be served by accessible buses.
Thanet Parkway
Ramsgate
Dumpton Park
Broadstairs
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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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