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Amended late night / early morning Southeastern services between Monday 24 and Friday 28 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 24 August 2026 to Friday 28 August 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Various Southeastern routes

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday:

The 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham service will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham and Faversham calling at all stations except Higham, Newington and Teynham

From 23:50 until the end of service, trains via Maidstone East will be diverted after Otford to run via Sevenoaks.

From 23:55 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Dartford and Gravesend.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

  • Sevenoaks and Maidstone East calling at all stations except East Malling

  • Maidstone East and Ashford International calling at all stations

  • Sevenoaks and Lenham calling at all stations except Kemsing East Malling, Hollingbourne, Harrietsham and Charing.

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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