Disruption in the Charlton area expected until 21:00 

Route(s) affected

the Charlton area

Description

A fault with the signalling system at Charlton means that some lines are blocked. As a result, trains running through this station may be delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 21:00.

What's happened?

A fault with the signalling system has been reported in the Charlton area. The line from Blackheath towards Charlton and on towards Woolwich is currently blocked.

The line towards central London via Woolwich remains open.

How does this affect my journey?

Services are unable to run via Woolwich in the Dartford-bound direction. Trains will be diverted via Bexleyheath.

Services towards central London can run as scheduled.

Thameslink services are running towards Dartford from Plumstead.

What should I do?

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Buses between London Bridge and Dartford via Charlton.

Alternative routes:

For details of alternative routes that may be available to complete your journey, please refer to our Alternative routes during disruption maps.

How can I stay up to date?

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Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.