Buses replace trains between Rochester and Rainham (Kent) on Sunday 11 October 

Route(s) affected

Southeastern between London Victoria and Ramsgate / Dover Priory and also between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Faversham

Thameslink between Kentish Town / London Bridge and Rainham (Kent)

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Rochester and Rainham (Kent), closing some lines.

Southeastern:

No Southeastern trains will run between Rochester and Rainham (Kent).

Sole Street Line: Trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Chatham will only run between London Victoria and Rochester. Additional trains will run between Rainham (Kent) and Ramsgate / Dover Priory.

Highspeed via Gravesend: Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Faversham will only run between London St Pancras International and Rochester. Additional trains will run between London Victoria and Strood via Bexleyheath.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

• Rochester and Rainham (Kent) calling at all stations.

Station Closures:

The following stations will be closed all weekend and will only be served by accessible buses:

• Chatham

• Gillingham (Kent)

Thameslink:

No Thameslink trains will run between Gravesend and Rainham. Your tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on Southeastern rail replacement buses between Gravesend and Rochester, and between Rochester and Rainham (Kent).

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.