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Southeastern
London Travel News has published 19 stories involving Southeastern, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Tube & Rail · London
Southeastern trains cancelled over bedbug sightings
Southeastern has cancelled commuter train services between London and Kent following reports of bedbugs. The issue, affecting the West Marina train care depot, was contained to driver cabs, with two confirmed cases cleaned and returned to service.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65 - Tube & Rail · South London
Lewisham train services disrupted by engineering works Sunday
Southeastern trains will face significant changes on Sunday, October 4, due to engineering work near Lewisham. Several routes will be cancelled, diverted, or skip the station, with replacement bus services operating.
South London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20 - Tube & Rail · All London
Southeastern trains face disruption until October 2
Southeastern passengers in Bromley, Bexley, Lewisham, Dartford, and Greenwich should expect changes to late-night train services from Tuesday, September 29 to Friday, October 2, due to essential engineering works.
All London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41 
Tube & Rail · South LondonLewisham Station Closed All Weekend for Engineering Work
Lewisham station will be closed throughout the weekend of September 26 and 27 due to engineering works. This closure will affect multiple Southeastern train routes, with eight stations only accessible via replacement buses. Passengers are advised to check travel plans.
South London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 41- Tube & Rail · London
Southeastern trains cancelled on four nights this week
Southeastern is cancelling train services between Lewisham and Gravesend via Sidcup on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights this week. The cancellations are due to essential engineering work. Replacement buses will operate, and some train services will be diverted.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20 
Tube & Rail · South LondonSoutheastern trains suspended between Charing Cross and Hayes this weekend
Southeastern services between London Charing Cross and Hayes will be suspended throughout Saturday and Sunday due to essential engineering work. Replacement buses will operate, and passengers can use the London Underground and DLR on specific routes at no extra cost.
South London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
Tube & Rail · South LondonHither Green Station lifts and footbridge to open March 2027
Hither Green Station's multi-million pound redevelopment, part of Network Rail's Access for All programme, is progressing with new lifts, entrances, and a footbridge set to open in March 2027. The project aims to provide full step-free access to all six platforms.
South London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
WorldSoutheastern services face disruption due to engineering work
Southeastern trains will be affected by engineering works from Monday, September 14 to Friday, September 18. Services around Beckenham Junction and Orpington will see replacement buses run on some routes, with trains skipping certain stations.
3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
WorldLewisham Station Faces Full Closure Sunday for Engineering Works
Lewisham station will experience a complete closure of all train lines on Sunday, September 13, due to essential engineering works. Southeastern has announced significant disruptions, including suspended services and diversions, with alternative travel options provided.
2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
WorldSoutheastern train disruption affects Bromley routes this week
Bromley train passengers face disruption between September 7 and September 11 due to engineering works on the Southeastern network. Services between Bromley North and Grove Park will be cancelled, with replacement buses and London Buses available. Other routes serving London Victoria and Orpington will also be diverted.
3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
Tube & Rail · South LondonHither Green station straddles Prime Meridian
Hither Green station in Lewisham, south-east London, offers commuters a unique geographical experience as it sits directly on the Prime Meridian. The line dividing the Eastern and Western Hemispheres is marked within the station's pedestrian tunnel.
South London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Tube & Rail · LondonSoutheastern to run Network SouthEast anniversary train tour
Southeastern is operating a commemorative train tour to mark 40 years of Network SouthEast. The journey will visit Ramsgate and Dover, departing from and returning to London Victoria, with limited tickets available.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 20
WorldSoutheastern trains to skip Lewisham station overnight August 25-28
Southeastern trains will not stop at Lewisham station overnight between Tuesday, August 25 and Friday, August 28, due to engineering works. Services will be cancelled or diverted, with replacement buses operating on several routes.
2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Strikes & Disruption · LondonMill Hill East Tube station closed after police incident
Mill Hill East Underground station was closed on 14 October 2024 after police were called to reports of a person with a knife. All Southeastern trains are passing through without stopping. No injuries have been confirmed, and the station will remain shut until officers complete their search.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 75
Tube & Rail · South LondonSoutheastern trains halted after West Wickham trespass incident
Southeastern suspended all train services through West Wickham station on 16 August 2026 after a trespass incident on the tracks. Delays affected commuters travelling between Bromley South and Hayes, with no injuries reported. British Transport Police confirmed the investigation is ongoing.
South London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 43 · Hype 30
Tube & Rail · Central LondonCharing Cross and Waterloo East reopen after three-week track upgrade
Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations in central London reopened on 17 August after a three-week closure for engineering works. Network Rail installed new track and switches to address faults causing over 21,000 minutes of delays. A final closure is scheduled for 23 August for checks.
Central London4 min readTrust 54 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
Tube & Rail · South LondonSoutheastern diverts Charing Cross trains to Victoria on 8 August
Southeastern will divert trains from London Charing Cross to Victoria on 8 August while engineering works block lines between Lewisham and Orpington. Hither Green, Grove Park and five other stations will close, with buses replacing trains between Lewisham and Orpington, and Greenwich and Sidcup.
South London4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 62 · Hype 15
Tube & Rail · Central LondonCharing Cross station closed for 22 days of track and platform repairs
Charing Cross station is closed until 17 August for a 22-day engineering programme. Network Rail is replacing all track between the station and Waterloo East, repairing platforms and upgrading junctions to reduce future delays. The work avoids four 9-day closures or two years of weekend shutdowns.
Central London5 min readTrust 68 · Craft 81 · Hype 10
WorldSoutheastern cancels trains and runs buses for engineering work 3-7 August
Southeastern will cancel, divert or replace trains with buses from 3 to 7 August for engineering work. Replacement buses will run between Maidstone East and Ashford, Bromley South and Victoria, and Gillingham and Faversham. London Victoria to Orpington trains will skip stops after midnight.
5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35