Buses replace trains on routes via Rochester on Sunday 25 January  

Route(s) affected

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

Thameslink between Kentish Town and Rainham

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Sole Street and Rainham, and between Strood and Rainham, closing all lines.

Southeastern:

Sole Street Line: Trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Chatham will only run between Victoria and Sole Street. Additional trains will run between Rainham and Ramsgate / Dover Priory. The 06:40 Dover Priory to Rainham train will start from Canterbury East. Accessible Replacement buses will run from Dover Priory to Canterbury East to connect with the train.

Highspeed via Gravesend: Trains between London St Pancras and Ramsgate via Faversham will only run between London St Pancras International and Strood.

Sheerness line: Trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea will run at different times than usual

Sidcup Line: Services which usually only run between London Charing Cross and Gravesend via Sidcup will be extended to run to / from Strood.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

• Meopham and Rainham calling at all stations except Sole Street.

• Strood and Rainham calling at all stations

The following stations will be closed all day and only served by replacement buses:

• Rochester

• Chatham

• Gillingham

Thameslink:

No Thameslink services will run between Gravesend and Rainham.

A revised services will operate between St Albans City / London Bridge and Gravesend.

You ticket will be accepted on the following Southeastern services:

• Trains between Gravesend and Strood

• Buses between Strood and Rainham

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.