A fault with the signalling system between Blackheath and Charlton is causing disruption to journeys between Lewisham and Charlton. Trains running between these stations may be diverted.
Disruption is expected until 13:45.
What's happened?
A signalling problem has occurred between Blackheath and Charlton, blocking all lines between the stations and also the line towards Dartford from Lewisham to Blackheath.
How does this affect my journey?
Trains are unable to run between Lewisham towards Kidbrooke and Charlton and are being diverted to run via Greenwich or Sidcup.
Services between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Woolwich will be diverted to run via Greenwich instead of Lewisham in both directions
Services between Victoria and Dartford via Bexleyheath will be cancelled in both directions.
Services between Charing Cross and Dartford via Bexleyheath will be diverted to run via Sidcup. London bound services on this route are not affected and can run normally.
What do I need to do?
You can use the following alternative routes at no extra cost:
- London Underground between Victoria, Charing Cross, Waterloo & London Bridge.
- Docklands Light Railway between Lewisham, Greenwich & Woolwich.
- London Buses routes between Lewisham and Dartford.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner
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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.