Major disruption between New Cross and Blackheath / Hither Green / New Beckenham expected 12:00 

Route(s) affected

Southeastern between London Cannon Street and Dartford / Orpington and also London Cannon Street circular services

Description

Emergency services are dealing with an incident between New Cross and Blackheath / Hither Green / New Beckenham meaning some lines are closed. As a result, trains between these stations will be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised.

Major disruption is expected until 12:00.

A visual disruption map video is available.

What's happened?

Emergency services have been called to an area near the railway between New Cross and Hither Green, sadly a body has been discovered on the line so trains cannot currently run to capacity, we have been cleared to reopen 2 out of the 4 tracks impacted by this and anticipate trains running again in approximately 20 minutes.

Emergency services are already on site and working with rail staff to reopen the lines fully as soon as possible.

How does this affect my journey?

As not all trains will be able to run this will continue significantly disrupt trains on the following routes:

• London - Dartford via Sidcup

• London - Dartford via Bexleyheath

• London - Sevenoaks / Tonbridge / Hastings / Ashford

• London Charing Cross - Maidstone East

Some trains will be diverted to London Victoria.

If you're travelling between Dartford and London, the line via Woolwich Arsenal remains open.

What should I do?

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following services:

• Southeastern highspeed services between Ashford International / Ebbsfleet International and London St Pancras International

• Docklands Light Railway services on any reasonable route

• Elizabeth line services between Farringdon and Abbey Wood

• London Buses services between Orpington and Dartford

• London Underground services on any reasonable route

• Thameslink services between Farringdon and London Bridge

If you're travelling further afield and are concerned about onward connections, please contact our team on WhatsApp: 07866 002690 and start your message with #JourneySupport and our team will find the best options for you.

Please check before you travel and allow extra time to complete your journey.

How can I stay up to date?

You can follow Southeastern on Twitter (X) @SE_Railway or follow the Southeastern WhatsApp channel.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail 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.