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National Rail Knowledgebase · notices last imported 17 Oct 2026, 22:59

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Planned work / notice

Buses replace trains between London Bridge and Swanley via Bellingham, and between Beckenham Junction / Bromley South and Orpington on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October

From 24 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 25 Oct 2026, 23:59

Source updated 6 Oct 2026, 13:05

Southeastern between London Victoria and Gillingham (Kent) / Faversham / Dover Priory / Orpington Thameslink between London Blackfriars and Orpington / Sevenoaks, and between London Victoria and Sevenoaks

Notice details

Engineering work is taking place between Nunhead / Beckenham Junction and St Mary Cray / Petts Wood, closing all lines. Southeastern: On Saturday, buses will replace trains between Bromley South and Orpington. On Sunday, buses will replace trains between Beckenham Junction and Orpington, and trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate / Dover Priory / Ashford International via Maidstone East will be diverted not to call at Bromley South. Additional trains will run between Grove Park and Bromley North, calling at Sundridge Park. For Bromley South, you can use your tickets at no extra cost on Thameslink replacement buses between Bromley South and Swanley to connect with diverted trains. Thameslink: On Sunday only, buses will replace trains between London Bridge and Swanley, calling at all stations except Nunhead and Ravensbourne. For Nunhead / Ravensbourne, you can use paper rail tickets at no extra cost on London Buses to complete your journey. A revised train service will run between Swanley and Sevenoaks. Your tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on Southeastern trains between London Victoria and Otford / Beckenham Junction. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses by using the Transport for London 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 drop-off 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.

From 24 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 25 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 6 Oct 2026, 13:05

Operators: Southeastern, Thameslink

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Planned work / notice

No Southeastern trains to / from London Victoria on Sunday 29 November

From 29 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 1 Oct 2026, 12:24

All Southeastern services to / from London Victoria

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Engineering work is taking place at London Victoria, closing all lines used by Southeastern. No Southeastern services will run to / from London Victoria. Trains will be diverted to London Cannon Street or London Blackfriars. Sole Street Line: Trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate via Chatham will run to / from London Cannon Street instead of London Victoria, and run non-stop between London Bridge and Swanley. Trains between London Victoria and Dover Priory via Chatham will run from London Cannon Street instead, and run non-stop between London Bridge and Bromley South using an alternative route. Maidstone East Line: Trains between London Victoria and Ashford International via Maidstone East will run to / from London Cannon Street instead, and run non-stop between London Bridge and St Mary Cray. Bromley South Line: Trains between London Victoria and Orpington will run to / from London Blackfriars, calling additionally at Elephant & Castle. Brixton station will be closed all day. Bexleyheath Line: Trains between London Victoria and Dartford via Bexleyheath will not run. Alternative travel options You can use London Underground at no extra cost between Victoria, Brixton, Elephant & Castle, Blackfriars, Charing Cross, Embankment, Cannon Street, London Bridge, Southwark and Waterloo. You can use Thameslink services at no extra cost between London Blackfriars, Bromley South and Sevenoaks. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 29 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 12:24

Operators: Southeastern

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Planned work / notice

Amended 23:46 London Blackfriars to Sevenoaks service from Monday 14 to Thursday 17 December

From 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 17 Dec 2026, 23:59

Source updated 23 Sept 2026, 18:24

Thameslink between London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks

Notice details

Engineering work is taking place between Swanley and Sevenoaks, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings. As a result, the 23:46 London Blackfriars to Sevenoaks service will be diverted to run via Orpington. The train will not call at St Mary Cray, Swanley, Eynsford, Shoreham, Otford or Bat & Ball, but will call additionally at Petts Wood and Orpington. A replacement bus will run between Bromley South and Sevenoaks. Check before you travel: These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 17 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:24

Operators: Thameslink

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Planned work / notice

Amended late night / early morning Southeastern services from Monday 14 to Friday 18 December

From 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 18 Dec 2026, 23:59

Source updated 23 Sept 2026, 07:06

Various Southeastern routes

Notice details

Engineering work is taking place at several locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Monday only From 22:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells / Wadhurst. Additional trains will run from Wadhurst to Hastings. Tuesday only From 23:40 until the end of service accessible buses replace trains between: Tunbridge Wells and Hastings, calling at Wadhurst, Battle, West St Leonards and St Leonards Warrior Square Tunbridge Wells and Robertsbridge (calling at all stations) Battle and Crowhurst* (minibus shuttle) *If you are travelling to / from Crowhurst and have additional assistance requirements, we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team , send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp, or use the help point at the station so Southeastern can ensure appropriate transport is available for you. Tuesday to Friday From 00:15 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Lewisham and Gravesend via Sidcup. Trains will be diverted via an alternative route calling at all stations between Lewisham and Dartford via Bexleyheath. The 00:25 London Victoria to Ashford International service will leave London Victoria later at 00:42 and after Bromley South will call at Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Headcorn and Ashford International. Accessible buses will run between: Bromley South and West Malling, calling at St Mary Cray, Swanley and Otford West Malling and Ashford International, calling at all stations except East Malling, Hollingbourne, Harrietsham and Charing West Malling and East Malling* (minibus service) *If you are travelling to / from East Malling and have additional assistance requirements, we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team , send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp, or use the help point at the station so Southeastern can ensure appropriate transport is available for you. The 00:40 London Victoria to Gillingham service will run be diverted and run non-stop between London Victoria and Rochester. You can use the 00:42 London Victoria to Ashford International train at no extra cost, and change at Bromley South to connect with accessible buses running between: Bromley South and Meopham, calling at all stations. Meopham and Gillingham, calling at Rochester and Chatham The 04:23 Swanley to London Victoria train will start from Orpington at 04:26. An accessible bus will leave Swanley at 03:44, calling at St Mary Cray and Bickley to connect with the train at Bromley South. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 18 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 07:06

Operators: Southeastern

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Operator service status

Status feed last imported 17 Oct 2026, 22:59

Avanti West Coast · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Caledonian Sleeper · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Chiltern Railways · Custom

Industrial action to affect Chiltern Railways

Operator trains & stations →
CrossCountry · Custom

Delays at Basingstoke and disruption between Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed

Operator trains & stations →
East Midlands Railway · Custom

Temporary reduced timetable on Intercity routes

Operator trains & stations →
Elizabeth line · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Eurostar · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Gatwick Express · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Grand Central · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Great Northern · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Great Western Railway · Custom

Disruption between Carmarthen and Llanelli

Operator trains & stations →
Greater Anglia · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Heathrow Express · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Hull Trains · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Island Line · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
LNER · Custom

Disruption between Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed

Operator trains & stations →
London Northwestern Railway · Custom

Buses replace trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey

Operator trains & stations →
London Overground · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Lumo · Custom

Disruption between Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed

Operator trains & stations →
Merseyrail · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Northern · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
ScotRail · Custom

Disruption between Edinburgh and Dunbar

Operator trains & stations →
South Western Railway · Custom

Disruption on multiple routes

Operator trains & stations →
Southeastern · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Southern · Custom

Disruption between Arundel and Horsham

Operator trains & stations →
Stansted Express · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Thameslink · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
TransPennine Express · Custom

Disruption between Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed

Operator trains & stations →
Transport for Wales · Custom

Disruption between Radyr and Pontypridd and disruption between Carmarthen and Llanelli

Operator trains & stations →
West Midlands Railway · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
c2c · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →

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