A fault with the signalling system between Lewisham and Woolwich Arsenal / Barnehurst means trains may be delayed by up to 20 minutes, cancelled or revised.
Disruption is expected until 13:00.
What's happened?
We've been informed of a fault with the signalling system at Blackheath, which is preventing trains away from London from travelling through the station. Response staff are on site and are carrying out work to resolve the fault.
How does this affect my journey?
Trains on the following routes will be diverted to run via the Sidcup or Woolwich lines
- London Charing Cross to Dartford via Bexleyheath
- London Victoria to Gravesend
- London Cannon Street to Slade Green via Bexleyheath
Trains on the Woolwich line which run via Lewisham will be diverted via Greenwich
Trains towards London via Blackheath can run normally through the area, but may de delayed or altered as a result of the diversions
What should I do?
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Buses, between Lewisham and Dartford, to reach stations on the Bexleyheath line
If you're using Oyster / Contactless PAYG and you incur additional costs, please contact our Customer Services team.
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Check before you travel:
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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.