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Amended late night / early morning Southeastern services between Monday 20 and Friday 24 April 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 20 April 2026 to Friday 24 April 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:

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

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

  • A minibus will run between West Malling and East Malling*

*If you are travelling to or from East Malling and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team, send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so Southeastern can ensure appropriate transport is available for you.

Tuesday to Thursday:

From 23:15 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Dartford and Gravesend.

The 23:20 and 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham trains will be replaced by accessible buses between:

  • Ebbsfleet International and Gillingham (Kent) calling at all stations except Higham

  • Gillingham (Kent) and Faversham calling at Rainham (Kent) and Sittingbourne

From 23:55 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Ashford International and Dover Priory. The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will be diverted between Ashford International and Ramsgate to run via Canterbury West.

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:

The 00:23 Sittingbourne to Sheerness-on-Sea will be replaced by an accessible bus calling at Kemsley and Queenborough

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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