A trespass incident between Greenwich and Dartford is causing disruption to trains running between these stations. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
Disruption is expected until 08:30.
Customer Advice:
Southeastern
What's happened?
We've been advised of a trespasser on the line through Woolwich Dockyard. Power has been switched off and emergency services are on site to remove the trespasser.
How does this affect my journey?
Trains are currently unable to run between Charlton and Woolwich Arsenal and will be delayed, altered or cancelled. Where possible, trains will divert via Bexleyheath line.
What do I need to do?
Please allow extra time to complete your journey and check before you travel. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on:
- London Buses - Elizabeth line - Docklands Light Railway
Thameslink
A trespass incident has been reported in the area near Charlton area. This will affect services between London and Dartford / Rainham.
Thameslink will be diverting services via Lewisham / Bexleyheath, meaning there will be no services between :
- Deptford
- Greenwich
- Maze Hill
- Westcombe Park
- Charlton
- Woolwich Arsenal
- Plumstead
- Abbey Wood
- Slade Green
The power has been switched off to allow the emergency services to carry out their work safely.
You can use your ticket on London Buses on routes between Dartford and London Bridge at no extra cost to yourself.
Live departure boards can be found here.
You can view a live map of the network here.
You can also see an alternative route guide here.
If you're travelling in the London area, you can plan journeys on alternative routes by using the TfL Journey Planner here.
Can you tell me more about this incident?
In this case, trains have needed to stop entirely, as it's not safe to run services past the person. Emergency services and Network Rail responders are attending to make sure the person is removed.
Trespassing on the railway is very dangerous. Trains run all day, every day - whether passenger trains, freight trains or specialist engineering work machines. It's not possible to be sure that you can hear when a train is coming, and in many cases, you won't see a train until it is very close to you.
In many areas, trains are powered by an electric third rail, which carries a dangerous electric current. There are also other electrical systems and cables, slippery surfaces, steep drops and other hazards.
Network Rail manage the railway infrastructure, and they're working hard to educate everyone about these dangers and prevent people from accessing the track. You can see their latest safety campaigns here.
As well as the dangers, trespassing on the railway is also illegal, and obstructing the railway can carry severe penalties.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
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.