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30/06/2025

Engineering work is taking place between Dartford and Gillingham / Rainham, closing some lines.

From 23:55 Monday to Thursday evenings until 04:20 Tuesday to Friday mornings, buses will replace Thameslink trains between Dartford and Gillingham.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Affected operators
Thameslink
Nationalrail link
Last updated: 11/04/25 - 02:41