Engineering work is taking place between Dartford, Gravesend, Strood and Maidstone West, closing various lines.

Southeatern:

Highspeed via Gravesend: Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Faversham will only run between London St Pancras International and Ebbsfleet International.

Sidcup Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Gravesend will not run. Trains which usually only run between London Charing Cross and Dartford will run normally.

Medway Valley Line: Trains between Paddock Wood and Strood will only run between Paddock Wood and Maidstone West.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

• Ebbsfleet International and Strood calling at Gravesend only
• Dartford and Gravesend calling at all stations except Higham
• Dartford and Gillingham calling at all stations except Higham
• Gravesend and Maidstone West calling at all stations
• Gravesend and Strood calling at Higham (minibus)

Thameslink:

It is not yet known how Thameslink are affected by these works.

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 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.