Buses replace trains between Rochester and Rainham on Sunday 5 October 

Route(s) affected

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

Thameslink between Kentish Town and Rainham

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Rochester and Rainham, closing all lines.

Southeastern:

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 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.

Highspeed via Ashford International: Trains between London St Pancras International and Margate via Canterbury West will be extended after Margate to run to / from Faversham.

Additional trains will run between London Bridge and Strood via Greenwich.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

• Strood and Rainham calling at all stations

Thameslink:

It is not yet known how Thameslink are affected by these works.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with Southeastern, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

If you are travelling with Thameslink, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

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.