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Amended late night / early morning Southeastern services from Monday 16 to Friday 20 November 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 16 November 2026 to Friday 20 November 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Various Southeastern routes

Description

Engineering work is taking place at several locations on the Southeastern network, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday to Thursday:

From 23:05 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Dartford and Gravesend.

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

  • Sevenoaks and Lenham, calling at all stations except Kemsing, East Malling, Hollingbourne, Harrietsham and Charing

  • A minibus will run between West Malling & 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 Friday:

The 04:33 Gravesend to London Charing Cross via Sidcup train will start from Dartford at 04:50. A replacement bus will run earlier than usual from Gravesend at 04:10 to Dartford, connecting with the train.

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 drop-off 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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