Engineering work is taking place between Rainham and Strood, closing all lines.
Southeastern:
Accessible replacement buses will run between:
- Meopham and Rainham calling at all stations except Sole Street.
- Strood and Rainham calling at all stations.
Sole Street Line: Trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Chatham will only run between London Victoria and Sole Street. Additional trains will run between Rainham and Ramsgate / Dover Priory.
Highspeed via Gravesend: Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Faversham will only run between London St Pancras International and Strood.
Highspeed via Ashford International: Trains between London St Pancras International and Margate via Canterbury West will be extended to run to / from Faversham, calling at Birchington-on-Sea, Herne Bay and Whitstable.
Sheerness line: Trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea will be retimed.
Sidcup Line: Trains which usually only run between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Sidcup will not run. Services which usually only run between London Charing Cross and Gravesend via Sidcup will be extended to run to / from Strood.
Accessible replacement buses will run between:
- Meopham and Rainham calling at all stations except Sole Street.
- Strood and Rainham calling at all stations
Thameslink:
It is not yet known how Thameslink will be affected by this engineering work.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling with Southeastern, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
If you are travelling with Thameslink, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.