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Train companies affected:Southern, Thameslink
Last updated:Today at 04:55
Train companies affected:National Rail

Alterations to late night / early morning Southeastern services between Monday 27 November and Friday 1 December 

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Engineering work details

Starts 27 Nov 2023 to 01 Dec 2023

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Southeastern routes

Description

Engineering work is taking place across the Southeastern network resulting in some lines being closed. As a result, the following alterations will apply:

Tuesday to Friday:

  • From 23:25 until the end of service, some trains at London Victoria will be retimed and depart or arrive later than usual.

Monday to Thursday

  • The 23:44 London Cannon Street to Dover Priory (Monday) / Canterbury West (Tuesday) / 23:38 London Charing Cross to Canterbury West (Wednesday & Thursday) will be diverted and London Bridge and Ashford International calling additionally at Chislehurst and Maidstone East (set down only). A portion of coaches will be detached at Ashford International to run between Ashford International and Dover. A replacement bus will run between Tonbridge and Ashford International.

If you are travelling to Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, or connecting to the replacement bus at Tonbridge, please use alternative trains between London, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.

Tuesday and Wednesday

  • The 00:25 London Cannon Street to Dartford via Greenwich will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. An accessible rail replacement bus will run between London Bridge and Dartford via Greenwich.

Wednesday and Thursday:

  • The 22:29 London Charing Cross to Ramsgate will be replaced by an accessible bus between Minster and Ramsgate.

  • The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Dover Priory and Ramsgate.

  • The 23:37 London St Pancras International to Margate via Canterbury West service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Canterbury West and Margate.

Thursday and Friday:

  • The 00:21 London Charing Cross to Dartford via Woolwich will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. An accessible rail replacement bus will run between Lewisham and Dartford via Woolwich.

Friday only:

  • The 04:47 Ramsgate to London Charing Cross via Dover service will run 3 minutes later between Ramsgate and Dover.

  • The 04:51 Ramsgate to London St Pancras International via Canterbury West service will run 2 minutes later between Ramsgate and Ashford International.

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 this page.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.