Buses replace trains between Swanley and Strood on Saturday 13 September 

Route(s) affected

Between London Victoria and Bexleyheath / Dover Priory / Ramsgate

Description

Engineering work is taking place between between Swanley and Rochester all day, blocking the lines between the two stations.

Sole Street Line: Trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Chatham and will be diverted to run non-stop between London Victoria and Strood. London Victoria and Gillingham via Denmark Hill services will not run.

Bexleyheath Line: Trains from Gravesend to London Victoria via Bexleyheath will run at different times than usual for part of the journey. Trains from London Victoria towards Gravesend are not affected.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

Swanley and Strood calling at all stations except Sole Street

A minibus will run between Meopham and Sole Street*

*If you are travelling to or from Sole Street and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact 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.

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

• Farningham Road

• Longfield

• Meopham

• Sole Street

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.