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No Thameslink trains between Kentish Town and Rainham (Kent) on Sunday 18 January 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 18 January 2026 to Sunday 18 January 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Kentish Town and Rainham (Kent)

Description

Engineering work is taking place at various locations between Kentish Town and Rainham (Kent), closing various lines.

Thameslink trains will be diverted to start / terminate at London Bridge, and will be diverted via Lewisham, calling additionally at Lewisham, Blackheath, Eltham, Bexleyheath and Barnehurst, and additionally no Thameslink trains will run between Gillingham and Rainham.

Your tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on Southeastern trains between London Bridge and Dartford, and on Southeastern rail replacement buses between Gillingham and Rainham.

Paper rail tickets will also be accepted at no extra cost on Elizabeth line trains between Farringdon and Abbey Wood.

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 set-down 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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