Seven Southeastern stations to close for engineering works
Replacement buses will operate for passengers affected by the line closures.
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Southeastern has announced that seven stations in south-east London will be closed to trains on Sunday 15 November 2026. The closures are due to engineering works that will shut all lines through Hither Green. Passengers travelling to or from Hither Green, Grove Park, Elmstead Woods, Chislehurst, Lee, Mottingham and New Eltham will need to use replacement bus services.
Disruption to services
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Engineering works will disrupt services between Lewisham and Hayes until mid-morning.
The engineering works will also significantly impact services on the Grove Park line. No trains will operate between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks on this route. Services on the Sidcup line will also be restricted. Trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Sidcup will only run between Sidcup and Dartford. Services between London Charing Cross and Gravesend via Sidcup will be cancelled entirely.
Accessible replacement buses will be available for passengers. These will run between Lewisham and Sidcup, and also between Lewisham and Orpington. Southeastern advises passengers to check their journeys before travelling and to allow extra time for their travel on the day of the closures.
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+Which Southeastern stations will be closed on Sunday 15 November 2026?
Seven Southeastern stations will be closed to trains on Sunday 15 November 2026. These are Hither Green, Grove Park, Elmstead Woods, Chislehurst, Lee, Mottingham, and New Eltham. Passengers should use replacement bus services for these locations.
+What is the impact on the Grove Park line?
No trains will run between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks on the Grove Park line on Sunday 15 November 2026. This is due to engineering works affecting all lines through Hither Green.
+Will there be alternative transport available?
Yes, replacement bus services will operate for the closed stations. Accessible buses will run between Lewisham and Sidcup, and between Lewisham and Orpington to assist passengers affected by the line closures.
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