Disruptions & planned work

Engineering work is taking place between Reigate and Redhill, closing all lines. Great Western Railway: Sunday 20 to Thursday 24 December: Buses will replace trains between Reigate and Redhill (provided by Great Western Railways and Southern), and between Reigate and Gatwick Airport (provided by Great Western Railway). After 21:30 on Thursday 24 December, no services will run. Friday 25 and Saturday 26 December: No trains (or replacement buses) will run. Sunday 27 December to Sunday 3 January: Buses will replace trains between Reigate and Redhill (provided by Great Western Railways and Southern), and between Reigate and Gatwick Airport (provided by Great Western Railway). After approximately 21:30 on Thursday 31 December, no services will run. On Friday 1 January, services will start slightly later than usual. Southern: Sunday 20 December to Sunday 3 January: Trains between London Victoria and Reigate will not run. Trains between Redhill and Tonbridge will be amended to run between Edenbridge and Tonbridge only. Rail replacement buses will run between Reigate and Redhill / Edenbridge, between Purley and Redhill / Reigate / Horley, and between Redhill and Edenbridge, calling additionally at Edenbridge Town. Southern trains between London Victoria and Brighton will call additionally at Purley and Horley. Thameslink: Sunday 20 December to Sunday 3 January: No trains will run between Purley and Horley via Redhill. On all days except Friday 25 and Saturday 26 December , (Southern) rail replacement buses will run between Purley and Horley, calling at Purley, Coulsdon South, Merstham, Redhill, Earlswood, Salfords and Horley. Ticket acceptance: Your tickets will also be accepted at no extra cost on Metrobus routes 100 / 400 between Redhill and Three Bridges. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on buses by using the Traveline website . 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 20 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 12:26

Operators: Great Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: The 00:10 and 00:40 London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent) servicesw will be departing London Victoria at 00:12 and 00:42, and will be diverted and run non stop between London Victoria and Rochester. For stations between Bromley South and Meopham / Sole Street, use the 00:10 and 00:40 London Victoria to Swanley services to connect with accessible replacement buses from Swanley to Gillingham (Kent), calling at all stations except Sole Street. A connecting bus will run between Meopham and Sole Street. Tuesday to Friday: The 00:20 London Cannon Street to Tunbridge Wells ( Tuesday and Wednesday ) / 00:15 London Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wells ( Thursday and Friday ) services will be replaced by an accessible bus between Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells, calling at all stations. From 00:15 until the end of service, accessible buses will replace trains between Lewisham and Gravesend via Sidcup. Trains will be diverted via alternative routes via Bexleyheath / Woolwich Arsenal. 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 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 11:33

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place between Dartford and Maidstone West / Gillingham (Kent), closing lines. Southeastern: 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. Services which usually run between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Sidcup will run normally, so trains on the Sidcup line will run every 30 minutes. 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 Gillingham (Kent), calling at all stations except Higham Strood and Maidstone West, calling at all stations Gravesend and Strood (minibus service, calling at Higham*) *If you are travelling to or from Higham 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 following stations will be closed all day and will only be served by replacement buses: Stone Crossing Greenhithe for Bluewater Swanscombe Northfleet Gravesend Higham Strood Cuxton Halling Snodland New Hythe Aylesford Maidstone Barracks Thameslink: No Thameslink trains will run between Dartford and Rainham. Your tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on Southeastern rail replacement buses between Dartford and Gillingham, and on Southeastern trains between Gillingham and Rainham. 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 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 10:30

Operators: Southeastern, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between between Slough and London Paddington over the Christmas and New Year period, meaning Great Western Railway services will be diverting to run to and from London Euston. To accommodate for the increased number of trains arriving and departing London Euston, Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway services will run to an amended timetable. Avanti West Coast A reduced service will run to and from London Euston from Sunday 27 December to Saturday 3 January. Services between London Euston and Holyhead will only run between Wolverhampton / Crewe and Holyhead. The exception is the 17:53 service from Holyhead to London Euston on Saturday 27 December, which will run as scheduled but arrive in London Euston slightly later than usual. London Northwestern Railway Services running to and from London Euston will be retimed to either depart / arrive later or earlier. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 14:51

Operators: Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Northampton and Rugby, closing various lines. The 18:52 Edinburgh to London Euston service will: (Monday to Wednesday) divert between Rugby and Milton Keynes, not calling at Northampton (Thursday) terminate at Preston (Friday) start from Carlisle at 20:05 and divert between Rugby and Milton Keynes, not calling at Northampton A rail replacement bus will run from Rugby to Long Buckby / Northampton, departing at 23:55 (excluding Thursday). 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 28 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 14:51

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: From 23:45 until the end of service services between Bromley North and Grove Park will not run. You will be able to use London Buses routes 126 and 261 at no extra cost between Bromley North and Grove Park. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: The 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham service will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham (Kent) and Faversham calling at all stations except Higham, Newington and Teynham. The 22:10 London Victoria to Dover Priory will be replaced by accessible buses between Faversham, Canterbury East and Dover Priory. A minibus will run from Faversham to Selling*. *If you are travelling to or from Selling 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. From 23:50 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Sittingbourne and Faversham, Herne Bay and Ramsgate. The Accessible replacement buses will not serve Teynham, a minibus will run between Sittingbourne and Faversham via Teynham* *If you are travelling to or from Teynham and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact 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, Wednesday and Thursday: From 23:10 until the end of service, trains between London Victoria and Orpington via Beckenham Junction will be diverted between London Victoria and Shortlands and will stop additionally at Denmark Hill. Accessible replacement buses will run between Denmark Hill and Orpington via Beckenham Junction calling at all stations except Brixton. Trains towards London Victoria will run non-stop between Shortlands and London Victoria. Change at Bromley South for an accessible bus to London Victoria calling at all stations via Beckenham Junction except Brixton. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: From 01:00 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Slade Green and Dartford. After 00:45, the last trains between London and Dartford via Bexleyheath will be diverted to Slade Green and connect with a replacement bus service between Slade Green and Dartford / Gravesend. 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 11 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 15 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 13:50

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place between Gravesend and Strood, closing all lines between Dartford, Gravesend, Strood and Maidstone West. 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. Services which usually run between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Sidcup will run normally. Bexleyheath Line: Trains between London Victoria and Gravesend will only run between London Victoria and Dartford. 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 Gillingham (Kent) calling at all stations except Higham Gravesend and Maidstone West calling at all stations The following stations will be closed all day and will only be served by replacement buses: Stone Crossing Greenhithe for Bluewater Swanscombe Northfleet Gravesend Higham Strood Cuxton Halling Snodland New Hythe Aylesford Maidstone Barracks 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 10 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 13:29

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place between Ashford International and Dover Priory, closing some lines. Accessible buses will run between: Ashford International and Dover Priory calling at Folkestone West and Folkestone Central only Ashford International and Dover Priory calling at all stations except Westenhanger A minibus will run between Sandling and Westenhanger* *If you are travelling to or from Westenhanger 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. Highspeed via Ashford International: Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory will only run between London St Pancras International and Ashford International. Additional trains will run between Dover Priory and Ramsgate. Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Dover Priory via Tonbridge will only run between London Charing Cross and Ashford International and will run at different times than usual for part of the journey because of further engineering work near Orpington. The following stations will be closed all day and will only be served by replacement buses: Westenhanger Sandling Folkestone West Folkestone Central 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 10 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 13:14

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 23:40 London Cannon Street to Dover Priory (Monday) / Canterbury West (Tuesday), and 23:34 London Charing Cross to Canterbury West and Dover Priory (Wednesday and Thursday) will be diverted between London Bridge and Ashford International, and will run non-stop between London Bridge and Ashford International. Accessible replacement buses will run between: Tonbridge and Headcorn (calling at all stations) Headcorn and Ashford International, calling at Pluckley If you are travelling to Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, or connecting with the replacement bus at Tonbridge, you should use alternative trains between London, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Tuesday and Wednesday: The 00:26 London Cannon Street to Dartford via Greenwich will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. An accessible bus will run between London Bridge and Dartford via Greenwich. Wednesday and Thursday: The 23:40 London St Pancras International to Margate via Canterbury West service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Minster and Margate, calling at all stations except Dumpton Park. The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Dover Priory and Ramsgate, calling at all stations except Thanet Parkway. The 22:34 London Charing Cross to Ramsgate via Canterbury West train will be replaced by an accessible bus between Minster and Ramsgate, calling at Thanet Parkway. Thursday and Friday: The 00:22 London Charing Cross to Dartford via Woolwich Arsenal will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. An accessible bus will run between Lewisham and Dartford via Woolwich Arsenal. 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 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 10:34

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place between Reading West and Bedwyn, closing some lines overnight. From approximately 22:00 until the end of service from Monday to Thursday evenings, buses will replace trains between Newbury and Bedwyn. Services that run via Newbury / Bedwyn may be cancelled or run to an altered timetable, with some services departing up to 10 minutes earlier or later than usual. Buses serve railway stations (forecourt / car park / entrance) except at Kintbury which is at the Level Crossing by Station Road. 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 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 26 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:18

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Newbury, closing lines early on Sunday morning. As a result: Long distance: The 08:04 London Paddington to Penzance service will depart earlier than usual at 07:51, and will divert to run via Swindon (not calling). It will not call at Newbury or Pewsey. For these stations, you should travel by the amended 08:44 London Paddington to Penzance service (details below) The 08:44 London Paddington to Penzance service will depart earlier than usual at 08:34, and will additionally call at Newbury and Pewsey Local trains: The 08:06 Reading to Newbury service will not run. An earlier replacement bus will run from Reading at 07:51 to Newbury, calling at all stations except Newbury Racecourse. At Newbury, the bus connects with the 09:02 Newbury to Bedwyn train (see below) The 08:33 Reading to Bedwyn service will be amended to start from Newbury at 09:02 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 22 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 10:59

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place in the Rochester area, closing all lines. Southeastern: Sole Street Line: Trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Chatham will only run between London Victoria and Sole Street. Additional trains will run between Rainham and Ramsgate / Dover Priory. Highspeed via Gravesend: Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Faversham will only run between London St Pancras International and Strood. Sheerness line: Trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea will run at different times than usual. Sidcup Line: Services which usually only run between London Charing Cross and Gravesend via Sidcup will be extended to run to / from Strood. Accessible replacement buses will run between: Meopham and Rainham (Kent) calling at all stations except Sole Street Strood and Rainham (Kent) calling at all stations The following stations will be closed all day and only served by replacement buses: Rochester Chatham Gillingham (Kent) Thameslink: No Thameslink trains will run between Gravesend and Rainham (Kent). You can use your tickets at no extra cost on Southeastern trains between Gravesend and Strood, and on Southeastern replacement buses between Strood and Rainham (Kent). A few early morning / late night replacement buses will run between Gravesend and Gillingham (Kent). 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 22 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 10:35

Operators: Southeastern, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Ipswich and Halesworth / Lowestoft, closing all lines. Saturday and Sunday: Buses replace trains between: Ipswich and Lowestoft (all stations except Beccles) Halesworth and Lowestoft via Beccles and Oulton Broad South Monday to Friday: Buses replace trains between Ipswich and Halesworth. 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 24 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 10:57

Operators: Greater Anglia

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Newbury and Bedwyn, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 21:57 Newbury to Bedwyn will not run and will be replaced by an earlier replacement bus departing at 21:55 from Newbury to Kintbury, Hungerford and Bedwyn. The 22:25 Bedwyn to Newbury will not run and will be replaced by an earlier replacement bus departing from Bedwyn to Hungerford, Kintbury and Newbury. Connects at Newbury into 22:47 Newbury to Reading. 22:30 London Paddington to Bedwyn will start from Reading and terminate Newbury. A replacement bus will run from Newbury calling at Kintbury, Hungerford and Bedwyn. Customers from London Paddington should travel by 22:28 (departing 22:30) London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads as far as Reading to connect into the train. The 22:47 Newbury to Bedwyn will not run and will be replaced by a bus from Newbury, calling at Kintbury, Hungerford and Bedwyn. The 23:17 Bedwyn to Reading will start from Newbury at 23:34. An earlier replacement bus will depart from Bedwyn, calling at Hungerford, Kintbury and Newbury to connect into the train. A further bus will depart at 23:35 from Bedwyn, calling at Hungerford and Kintbury, dropping off only at Newbury, Thatcham and Reading. Buses serve railway stations (forecourt / car park / entrance) except at Kintbury which is at the Level Crossing by Station Road. Tuesday to Friday: The 05:31 Bedwyn to London Paddington will terminate at Reading. Rail connections are available between Reading and London Paddington. 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 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 8 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 06:50

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 23:40 London Cannon Street to Dover Priory (Monday) /Canterbury West and Dover Priory (Tuesday) / 23:34 London Charing Cross to Canterbury West / Dover Priory (Wednesday / Thursday) will be diverted and will run non-stop between London Bridge and Ashford International. An accessible replacement bus will run between Tonbridge and Ashford International. If you are travelling to Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, or connecting to the replacement bus at Tonbridge, please use alternative trains between London, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: The 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham service will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham (Kent) and Faversham calling at all stations except Higham, Newington and Teynham. Tuesday and Wednesday: The 00:26 London Cannon Street to Dartford via Greenwich will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. An accessible bus will run between Lewisham and Dartford via Greenwich. Wednesday and Thursday: The 00:22 London Charing Cross to Dartford via Woolwich will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. An accessible bus will run between Lewisham and Dartford via Woolwich. The 22:34 London Charing Cross to Ramsgate will be replaced by an accessible bus between Minster and Ramsgate. The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will run between Dover Priory and Ramsgate via an alternative route and will stop additionally at Faversham, Margate and Broadstairs. An accessible bus will run between Dover Priory and Sandwich calling at all stations. The 23:40 London St Pancras International to Margate via Canterbury West service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Minster and Margate calling at all stations except Dumpton Park. 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 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 8 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 12:31

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place between Sittingbourne and Faversham on Saturday. On Sunday the work is extended to Herne Bay and Dover Priory, closing some lines. Accessible replacement buses will run between: Sittingbourne and Herne Bay calling at all stations except Teynham Sittingbourne and Canterbury East calling at Faversham only Canterbury East and Dover Priory non stop Canterbury East and Dover Priory calling at all stations A minibus will run between Sittingbourne and Selling* Sole Street Line: Trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Chatham will only run between London Victoria and Sittingbourne. Additional trains will run between Faversham and Ramsgate. Highspeed via Gravesend: Trains between London St Pancras International and Faversham / Ramsgate via Faversham will only run between London St Pancras International and Sittingbourne. Sheerness line: Trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea will be retimed. *If you are travelling to or from Teynham or Selling 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 following stations will be closed all weekend, and will only be served by replacement buses: Teynham Faversham Selling Canterbury East Bekesbourne Adisham Aylesham Snowdown Shepherds Well Kearsney Whitstable Chestfield & Swalecliffe 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 2 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 11:57

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Didcot Parkway, closing some lines. Morning: The following trains will not call at Pangbourne: 07:38 London Paddington (starting at Maidenhead) to Didcot Parkway 08:18 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington (terminating at Maidenhaead) Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne for all trains except the 10:12 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington, for this service you should change at Tilehurst for an alternative train back towards Pangbourne. Evening: The following trains will not call at Pangbourne: 22:33 London Paddington (starting at Maidenhead) to Didcot Parkway 23:31 London Paddington (starting at Maidenhead) to Didcot Parkway 23:52 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington (terminating at Maidenhaead) Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne 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 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 3 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 07:06

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place in the morning between Reading and Theale, closing some lines. The 08:04 London Paddington (starting Reading) to Penzance will divert between Reading and Westbury (via Swindon – not calling). It will not call at Newbury and Pewsey, if you are travelling to Newbury or Pewsey, you should travel on the train below. The 08:37 Reading to Basingstoke will not run and will be replaced by nn earlier replacement bus departing at 08:07 from Reading, calling at Reading Green Park, Mortimer, Bramley and Basingstoke arrive 09:17. Reading West customers to use Reading - Newbury services. The 08:44 London Paddington (starting Reading) to Penzance will call additionally at Newbury and Pewsey. The 08:06 Reading to Newbury will not run. An earlier replacement bus will depart at 07:51 from Reading to Newbury calling all stations except Newbury Racecourse (connecting at Newbury into the train below). The 08:33 Reading to Bedwyn will start from Newbury at 09:02. 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 3 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 06:49

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place across the Southeastern network, closing various lines. Monday to Thursday: From 23:20 until the end of service, buses will replace trains between Maidstone East and Ashford International. From 23:45 until the end of service, trains between Bromley North and Grove Park will not run. You can use your ticket on London Bus routes 126 and 261 between these stations at no extra cost. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: The 23:20 and 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham services will be replaced by buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham (Kent) and Faversham, calling at all services except Higham, Newington and Teynham. From 23:20 until the end of service, buses will replace trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea. From 23:45 until the end of service, buses will replace trains between Gillingham (Kent) and Faversham / Herne Bay. Tuesday to Thursday: The 00:27 London Victoria to Orpington via Beckenham Junction service will be diverted to call additionally at Denmark Hill. This service will not call at stations between London Victoria and Shortlands. A rail replacement bus service will run between London Victoria and Orpington via Beckenham Junction, calling at all stations except Brixton. For Brixton, you can use your tickets on London Underground services at no extra cost. Wednesday and Thursday: The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will be diverted to run an alternative route between Dover Priory and Ramsgate, calling additionally at Margate and Broadstairs. A replacement bus service will run between Dover Priory and Ramsgate calling at all stations. Friday: From 23:20 until the end of service, trains between London Charing Cross and Hayes (Kent) will be diverted after New Beckenham to run to Bromley South. Accessible replacement buses will run from Bromley South to Hayes (Kent), calling at Beckenham Junction, and all stations from Clock House to Hayes (Kent). Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / 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 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 13:35

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Winchester, closing some lines. CrossCountry: Trains will not call at Basingstoke, Winchester or Southampton Airport Parkway. Journey times will be extended by up to one hour. Rail replacement buses will operate between Reading, Basingstoke and Winchester. You should use alternative train services for Southampton Airport Parkway. Great Western Railway: Reading - Basingstoke: Buses will replace trains between Reading and Basingstoke, calling at all stations except Reading West. For Reading West, you should instead use alternative Great Western Railway services. Reading - Guildford: As a result of the work between Reading and Basingstoke, CrossCountry trains will be diverting to run between Reading and Guildford. In order to accommodate these diversions, the following trains will depart Reading 2 minutes later than normal: 09:48 Reading to Gatwick Airport 10:48 Reading to Gatwick Airport 12:48 Reading to Gatwick Airport 14:48 Reading to Gatwick Airport 16:48 Reading to Gatwick Airport 18:48 Reading to Gatwick Airport 19:48 Reading to Gatwick Airport South Western Railway: Engineering work is taking place between Woking and Farnborough / Guildford / Ash on the Saturday and between Weybridge and Guildford / Basingstoke / Winchester / Andover on the Sunday, closing all lines. Full details can be found at engineering work in the Woking / Guildford area on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November. Additionally, no trains will run between Reading and Basingstoke. You should use alternative operator's services to complete your journey. 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 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.

From 8 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 09:46

Operators: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Gillingham (Kent) and Faversham, closing all lines. Southeastern: Accessible replacement buses will run between: Gillingham and Faversham, calling at all stations except Teynham Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea A minibus will run between Sittingbourne and Faversham via Teynham* Sole Street Line: Trains between London Victoria and Dover Priory / Ramsgate via Chatham will only run between London Victoria and Gillingham (Kent). Highspeed via Gravesend: Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Faversham will only run between London St Pancras International and Gillingham (Kent). Sheerness Line: Trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea will not run. Additional trains will run between: Faversham and Ramsgate Faversham and Dover The following stations will be closed all day and will only be served by replacement buses: Rainham Newington Sittingbourne Teynham* Kemsley Swale Queenborough Sheerness-on-Sea *If you are travelling to / from Teynham 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. Thameslink: No Thameslink trains will run between Gillingham (Kent) and Rainham (Kent). You can use your tickets at no extra cost on Southeastern rail replacement buses running between Gillingham (Kent) and Rainham (Kent). 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 1 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 1 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 15:38

Operators: Southeastern, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Maidenhead and London Paddington, closing all lines. Background information on the work can be found below. No trains will be able to run between Maidenhead / Heathrow Airport and London Paddington all weekend. Elizabeth line: The only Elizabeth line trains that will operate throughout the weekend will be a limited service of 2 trains per hour between Reading and Maidenhead. There will be no Elizabeth line service between Maidenhead and Abbey Wood, or between Heathrow Airport and Shenfield, throughout the weekend. Replacement bus services will operate between: Maidenhead and Slough Slough and Ealing Broadway (to connect with London Underground services) Stratford and Romford, calling at all stations except Maryland Romford and Shenfield, calling at all stations. Buses will start from Newbury Park London Underground station (to connect with London Underground services) and then continue at Romford Between Ealing Broadway and Stratford - If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Bus and London Underground routes. If you are using contactless payment / Oyster card, you can also use the above alternative travel options but you will be required to pay the normal tap in / tap out fares for your journey. Great Western Railway: No trains will run between Maidenhead and London Paddington in either direction. As a result, the following significant changes will be made to train services: High-speed services: Bristol area / South Wales - London Paddington: trains will either terminate at, and start back from Reading (see below), or will be diverted between Swindon and London (via an alternative route through Oxford and Milton Keynes Central), and will run to and from London Euston station - journey times will be extended. South-west England / the Hereford and Worcester area - London Paddington: trains will be amended to terminate at, and start back from Reading (see below). Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington: trains will be amended to terminate at, and start back from Swindon. Swindon - London Paddington: trains will be amended to terminate at, and start back from Reading (see below). Oxford - London Paddington: a very reduced train service will operate between Oxford and Reading only. Alternative services are available between Oxford and London Marylebone with Chiltern Railways. Oxford - Swindon / Bristol Temple Meads: trains will not run but additional trains will operate between Swindon, Chippenham, Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads. Newbury - Reading: trains will run to an amended timetable, and some trains will call additionally at Newbury Racecourse. How to travel between Reading and central London If your train terminates at, or starts from Reading, there will be a special fast direct Great Western Railway train service running each way between Reading and Guildford. These trains will connect with South Western Railway services between Guildford and London Waterloo. Please be aware that the South Western Railway trains on the route between Reading and London Waterloo are likely to be extremely busy or restricted due to a rugby event all weekend at Twickenham. Local services: Reading - London Paddington: trains will only operate between Reading, Twyford and Maidenhead Didcot Parkway - London Paddington: trains will only operate between Didcot Parkway, stations to / from Reading, Twyford and Maidenhead Maidenhead - Taplow - Burnham - Slough: a replacement bus service will operate for onward connections. Slough customers can travel via Windsor & Eton Central, then walk to Windsor & Eton Riverside for stations to / from London Waterloo Slough - Windsor & Eton Central: trains will operate normally except that last 2 trains each way will be replaced by road transport West Ealing - Greenford: trains will not run . You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Buses and London Underground services Maidenhead - Marlow: trains will run normally Twyford - Henley-on-Thames: trains will run normally Night Riviera Sleeper services on Sunday night: 23:50 London Paddington to Penzance “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will be amended, and will start from London Euston at 23:15. 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” Sleeper Service will operate to London Paddington as normal. Heathrow Express: No trains will run between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport. Background information: Network Rail are replacing and enhancing the eastern side of Dolphin Junction, between Slough and Langley stations, to reduce rail traffic congestion and improve reliability for journeys through the Thames Valley into London. It follows an upgrade on the western side of the junction during Christmas 2025. Work is taking place to install new overhead electrification equipment. With a new track layout being installed, the position of existing masts and gantries that carry the overhead power lines needs to change, along with some of the signalling equipment. Points operating equipment is being updated to state of the art technology. Once complete, the new track layout will reduce congestion by allowing trains to enter the junction, change lines and exit at greater speed. Project information on the work taking place is available on the Network Rail website . Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / 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 28 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 09:21

Operators: Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express

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

Engineering work is taking place between Chinley and Sheffield, closing all lines on Wednesday evening. As a result: The 21:48 Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield service will terminate at Chinley. A replacement bus will run from Chinley to Sheffield, calling at all stations except Edale The 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will be replaced by a bus, calling at all stations except Edale For to travel to / from Edale, you should contact the Northern Customer Experience Centre (0800 200 6060) to arrange alternative transport. 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 30 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 6 Oct 2026, 10:17

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Otford and Ashford International, closing all lines. Accessible replacement buses will run between: Sevenoaks and Maidstone East calling at all stations except Kemsing and East Malling Maidstone East and Ashford International calling at all stations. A minibus will run between West Malling and East Malling* Trains between London Victoria and Ashford International, and between London Charing Cross and Maidstone East will not run. You will need to use alternative services between London Victoria and Sevenoaks to connect with the replacement bus services. Alternative travel options: You can use London Underground at no extra cost between Victoria, Embankment, Charing Cross, Southwark and London Bridge to connect with alternative trains to / from Sevenoaks. *If you are travelling to or 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 following stations will be closed all day and will only be served by replacement buses: Borough Green & Wrotham West Malling East Malling Barming Maidstone East Bearsted Harrietsham Hollingbourne Lenham Charing Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground 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 1 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 1 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 5 Oct 2026, 09:41

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place overnight on the Southeastern network, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham service will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham (Kent) and Faversham calling at all stations except Higham and Teynham From approximately 23:00 until the end of service, engineering work will affect trains towards Hayes (Kent): From the 22:51 until the 23:21 London Charing Cross to Hayes (Kent) service, these trains will be diverted after New Beckenham to run to Bromley South. After 23:30, no further trains will run from London to stations on the Hayes line, and the last train between London Charing Cross / London Cannon Street and Hayes (Kent) will only run as far as Lewisham From 23:05 until the end of service, accessible buses will run between Bromley South and Hayes (Kent). The last bus will start back from Lewisham at 00:31 Trains from Hayes (Kent) towards Lewisham and London are not affected Tuesday to Friday: From 00:25 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Meopham (Tue, Thu and Fri / Rochester (Wed) and Sittingbourne (Wed, Thu and Fri) / Herne Bay (Tue)). A connecting train will run from Sittingbourne / Herne Bay to Ramsgate The accessible replacement buses will not serve *Teynham, a minibus will run between Sittingbourne and Teynham *If you are travelling to or from Teynham 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 04:17 Gillingham (Kent) to Tonbridge service will start from Strood at 04:30. A replacement bus will leave Gillingham (Kent) at 03:55 calling at all stations to Strood Tuesday only: The weekly late night engineering work between Faversham and Ramsgate will not take place, and trains will run normally between Faversham and Margate Wednesday and Thursday The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will divert between Dover Priory and Ramsgate via an alternative route and will stop additionally at Faversham, Margate and Broadstairs. An accessible bus will run between Dover Priory and Ramsgate calling at all stations except Thanet Parkway Wednesday to Friday: From 00:10 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Lewisham and Dartford via Bexleyheath. Trains will be diverted to run via Sidcup instead 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 9 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 13:48

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place at several places on the Southeastern network, closing some lines. Monday to Wednesday: The 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham service will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham and Faversham, calling at all stations except Higham, Newington and Teynham Tuesday to Thursday: From 00:20 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Meopham (Tuesday and Thursday) / Rochester (Wednesday) and Sittingbourne / Gillingham. A connecting train will run from Sittingbourne to Ramsgate. On Tuesday , the replacement buses will be extended from Sittingbourne to Herne Bay. Wednesday and Thursday: From 00:10 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Lewisham and Gravesend via Bexleyheath. Trains will be diverted to run via Sidcup instead. 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 21 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 24 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Source changed 28 Sept 2026, 13:59

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Newbury, closing lines early on Sunday morning. As a result: Long distance: The 08:04 London Paddington to Penzance service will depart earlier than usual at 07:51, and will divert to run via Swindon (not calling). It will not call at Newbury or Pewsey. For these stations, you should travel by the amended 08:44 London Paddington to Penzance service (details below) The 08:44 London Paddington to Penzance service will depart earlier than usual at 08:31, and will additionally call at Newbury and Pewsey Local trains: The 08:06 Reading to Newbury service will not run. An earlier replacement bus will run from Reading at 07:51 to Newbury, calling at all stations except Newbury Racecourse. At Newbury, the bus connects with the 09:02 Newbury to Bedwyn train (see below) The 08:33 Reading to Bedwyn service will be amended to start from Newbury at 09:02 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 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 11:15

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Cambridge and Audley End, closing all lines. CrossCountry: Buses will replace trains between Cambridge and Stansted Airport. Greater Anglia: Replacement buses will run between Cambridge North and Audley End. These buses will not call at Cambridge, except for a few very early morning / late night buses. For travel between Cambridge and Audley End, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on train services between Cambridge North and Cambridge in order to connect with the replacement bus services. Great Northern / Thameslink: Buses will replace trains between Cambridge and Royston. Additionally, a fast non-stop replacement bus service will run between Cambridge North and Royston to provide connections with trains to / from Kings Lynn. An amended train service will run between Kings Lynn and Cambridge, and between Royston and London Kings Cross. 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 25 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 25 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:24

Operators: CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink

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

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Carnforth and Barrow-in-Furness, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 20:44 Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster service will not run. A bus will be provided from Barrow-in-Furness to Carnforth, calling at Ulverston and Lancaster. For travel to / from intermediate stations, you should travel on the next available service, which departs Barrow-in-Furness at 21:45. The 21:59 Manchester Airport to Barrow-in-Furness service will terminate at Lancaster. A bus will be provided from Lancaster to Carnforth (via Barrow-in-Furness), calling at all stations except Silverdale, and Arnside. A minibus will be provided between Lancaster and Carnforth to serve these stations. The 22:09 Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furness train service will not run. A bus will be provided between Lancaster and Carnforth calling at Ulverston, Dalton, Roose and Barrow-in-Furness. A mini-bus service will be provided from Lancaster to Carnforth calling at Silverdale, Arnside and Grange-over-Sands. Tuesday to Friday: The 04:58 Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Airport service will start from Lancaster. A bus will be provided from Barrow-in-Furness to Carnforth (departing 04:30) calling at Dalton, Ulverston and Grange-over-Sands, connecting at Carnforth with onward services to Manchester. A minibus service will be provided from Grange-over-Sands to Lancaster (departing Grange-over-Sands 04:25) , calling at Arnside and Carnforth. 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.

From 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 18 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 07:03

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines. Monday only: From 22:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Tonbridge and Wadhurst / Hastings. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: From 23:55 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Gillingham and Faversham (Wed and Thu) / Herne Bay (Mon). A connecting train will run from Faversham / Herne Bay to Ramsgate. From 23:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea. The 23:20 and 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham services will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham and Faversham calling at all stations except Higham, Newington and Teynham. Monday to Thursday: From 23:55 until the end of service, buses replace trains between Beckenham Junction and Orpington calling at all stations. Tuesday only: From 23:40 until the end of service accessible buses replace trains between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings and will run 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 (mini bus shuttle)* *If you are travelling to or 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 00:30 until the end of service, trains towards Orpington and Sevenoaks will not stop at Lewisham. An accessible bus will leave London Bridge at 01:10 to Orpington calling at all stations. Wednesday and Thursday: The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Deal and Margate calling at all stations except Thanet Parkway and Dumpton Park. 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 7 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 11 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Sept 2026, 12:05

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: The 23:20 and 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham services will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham (Kent) and Faversham calling at all stations except Higham, Newington and Teynham. From 23:50 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Sittingbourne and Faversham, Herne Bay, Ramsgate and Dover Priory. The accessible replacement buses will not serve Teynham or Selling, a minibus will run between Sittingbourne and Faversham via Teynham*, and between Faversham and Selling* *If you are travelling to or from Teynham or Selling 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. Monday to Thursday: From 23:10 until the end of service, trains between London Victoria and Orpington via Beckenham Junction will be diverted between London Victoria and Shortlands and will stop additionally at Denmark Hill. Accessible replacement buses will run between Denmark Hill and Orpington via Beckenham Junction calling at all stations except Brixton. Trains towards London Victoria will run non-stop between Shortlands and London Victoria, change at Bromley South for an accessible bus to London Victoria calling at all stations via Beckenham Junction except Brixton. If you are travelling to or from Brixton you can use London Underground between Victoria and Brixton at no extra cost. From 23:45 until the end of service, services between Grove Park and Bromley North will not run. You will be able to use London Bus routes 126 and 261 at no extra cost between Grove Park and Bromley North. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: From 01:15 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Slade Green and Gravesend. The 00:30 London Cannon Street (Wednesday) / 00:25 London Charing Cross (Thursday and Friday) to Dartford via Bexleyheath trains will be diverted after Barnehurst to Slade Green. An accessible bus will run between Slade Green and Gravesend. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses / London Underground 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 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Sept 2026, 10:31

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place between Robertsbridge and Hastings, closing all lines. Trains will only be able to run between London Charing Cross and Robertsbridge. Accessible replacement buses will run between: Robertsbridge and Hastings calling at all stations except Crowhurst A minibus will run between Battle and Crowhurst* *If you are travelling to or 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. 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 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 22 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Sept 2026, 10:47

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place at several locations on the Southeastern network, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Monday to Thursday: From 23:05 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Dartford and Gravesend. From 23:50 until the end of service, trains via Maidstone East will be diverted after Otford to run via Sevenoaks. Accessible replacement buses will run between: Sevenoaks and Maidstone East, calling at all stations except East Malling Maidstone East and Ashford International, calling at all stations Sevenoaks and Lenham, calling at all stations except Kemsing, East Malling, Hollingbourne, Harrietsham and Charing A minibus will run between West Malling & East Malling* *If you are travelling to or 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 Tuesday to Friday: The 04:33 Gravesend to London Charing Cross via Sidcup train will start from Dartford at 04:50. A replacement bus will run earlier than usual from Gravesend at 04:10 to Dartford, connecting with the train. 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 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 16 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 25 Aug 2026, 11:44

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place between Sittingbourne and Herne Bay / Dover Priory, closing all lines. Sole Street Line : Trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate via Chatham will only run between London Victoria and Sittingbourne. Additional trains will run between Herne Bay and Ramsgate. Trains which normally between London Victoria and Dover Priory via Denmark Hill will only run between London Victoria and Gillingham (Kent). Highspeed via Gravesend: Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Faversham will only run between London St Pancras International and Sittingbourne. Sheerness Line: Trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea will be retimed to provide connections with the amended train services at Sittingbourne. Accessible replacement buses will run between: Sittingbourne and Herne Bay, calling at all stations except Teynham* Sittingbourne and Canterbury East, calling at Faversham only Canterbury East and Dover Priory, non stop Canterbury East and Dover Priory, calling at all stations Sittingbourne and Selling* (minibus) *If you are travelling to / from Teynham or Selling 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. 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 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 15 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 15 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 25 Aug 2026, 10:55

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place between Chinley and Dore & Totley, closing all lines late on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. As a result: The 20:21 Manchester Piccadilly to Rose Hill Marple service will depart at 20:38, and run later than normal throughout The 21:48 Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield service will terminate at New Mills Central. A replacement bus will run from New Mills Central to Sheffield, calling at all stations except Edale The 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus throughout, calling at all stations except Edale For travel to / from Edale, you should contact the Northern Customer Experience Centre (0800 200 6060) to arrange alternative transport. 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 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 18 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 19 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Aug 2026, 13:48

Operators: Northern