Lewisham Station Closed All Weekend for Engineering Work
Southeastern services will be cancelled or diverted, with replacement buses serving eight stations.
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Lewisham station will be closed for the entire weekend of September 26 and 27 due to essential engineering work. This closure will lead to significant alterations for Southeastern train services across south-east London. Several train routes will bypass Lewisham station, and eight stations, including Blackheath and Eltham, will rely solely on replacement bus services.
Impact on Southeastern Services
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Engineering work will cause overnight disruption between Lewisham and Gravesend, with diversions and replacement buses in operation.
Throughout Saturday and Sunday, trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Bexleyheath will not operate. Services between London Victoria and Dartford and Gravesend are also cancelled. Trains bound for Slade Green from London Cannon Street, which normally pass through Bexleyheath, will be rerouted via Sidcup and will not stop at Lewisham. Similarly, trains from London Charing Cross to Dartford via Sidcup, and Hayes line trains to Hayes, will not call at Lewisham. Services from London Charing Cross to Sevenoaks will also bypass the station.
For services between London Cannon Street and Dartford via Lewisham and Woolwich Arsenal, trains will be diverted between London Bridge and Charlton, running via Greenwich. Replacement buses will operate between New Cross and Dartford, calling at all stations along the Bexleyheath line. The stations of Lewisham, Blackheath, Kidbrooke, Eltham, Falconwood, Welling, Bexleyheath, and Barnehurst will be closed for the duration of the weekend and will only be accessible via these replacement buses.
Alternative Travel Options
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Passengers affected by the closures can use the Docklands Light Railway between Lewisham and Greenwich without additional charge. A range of London Bus services, including routes P12, 78, 484, 21, 225, 273, P4, 284, and 122, will also be accepted on the affected sections at no extra cost. Additionally, London Underground services between Victoria, Charing Cross, Embankment, Cannon Street, Waterloo, Southwark, and London Bridge can be used without further payment.
Further Engineering Work
Separate engineering work taking place between Brixton and Shortlands will affect lines via Herne Hill and Beckenham Junction. Trains travelling between London Victoria and Orpington will be diverted to run via Denmark Hill. These services will make additional stops at Denmark Hill and then run non-stop between Denmark Hill and Shortlands. Brixton station will be closed all day. Replacement buses will connect Denmark Hill and Bromley South, serving all stations via Beckenham Junction except Brixton. Passengers can use the London Underground between Victoria and Brixton at no extra cost. Herne Hill, West Dulwich, Sydenham Hill, Penge East, Kent House, and Beckenham Junction stations will be closed and served only by replacement buses.
Early Sunday Morning Disruptions
On Sunday morning, further engineering work is scheduled in the Dartford area. The 6.50am service from Dartford to London Charing Cross via Sidcup will commence its journey from Crayford. A replacement bus will depart Dartford at 6.40am to serve this route between Dartford and Crayford. The 7.33am service from Gravesend to London Charing Cross via Sidcup will start later, at 7.50am, from Dartford. A replacement bus will leave Gravesend at 7.03am, stopping at all stations up to Dartford.
Passengers are strongly advised to check their travel plans before commencing their journeys and to allow extra time, particularly if relying on replacement bus services.
Questions this report answers
+Why is Lewisham station closed this weekend?
Lewisham station is closed all weekend, September 26 and 27, to allow for essential engineering work. This work will affect multiple Southeastern train routes and requires significant service alterations.
+Which stations will only have replacement buses?
Eight stations will only be served by replacement buses: Lewisham, Blackheath, Kidbrooke, Eltham, Falconwood, Welling, Bexleyheath, and Barnehurst. Replacement buses will run between New Cross and Dartford.
+What are the alternative travel options available?
Passengers can use the Docklands Light Railway between Lewisham and Greenwich, various London Bus routes, and London Underground services on affected sections at no extra cost.
+Are there any other engineering works affecting services?
Yes, separate engineering work between Brixton and Shortlands will divert trains between London Victoria and Orpington via Denmark Hill. Brixton station will also be closed, with replacement buses serving stations between Denmark Hill and Bromley South.
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