Southeastern trains face disruption until October 2
Engineering works will cause late-night diversions and replacement bus services across several routes.
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Passengers using Southeastern services in Bromley, Bexley, Lewisham, Dartford, and Greenwich will experience disruptions to late-night trains this week. Engineering works are scheduled from Tuesday, September 29, through to Friday, October 2, leading to service diversions and the introduction of replacement bus services on specific routes.
Bromley Service Adjustments
Lewisham Station Closed All Weekend for Engineering Work
Southeastern services will be cancelled or diverted, with replacement buses serving eight stations.
For passengers travelling from London Victoria towards Ashford International, the 12.25am service will be diverted between Tuesday and Friday. This train will run non-stop from Bromley South directly to Ashford International. Those needing to reach stations between Swanley and Ashford International are advised to take the 12.40am London Victoria to Rochester and Sole Street service. Passengers on this service will need to change at Swanley to board a replacement bus.
Further replacement bus services will connect Swanley with Maidstone East, serving all stations except Kemsing and East Malling. An additional service will run between Maidstone East and Ashford, calling at Bearsted and Lenham. A minibus connection is also planned between West Malling and East Malling.
Bexley, Lewisham, and Dartford Route Changes
Fire disruption halts trains at Clapham Junction
Services suspended due to a blaze next to the railway lines, affecting numerous commuters.
From Wednesday, October 1, to Friday, October 2, replacement buses will operate between Lewisham and Dartford and Gravesend. These services will run via Bexleyheath and Woolwich Arsenal, commencing from 12.15am each night until the end of service. During this period, trains scheduled to serve these areas will be diverted to run via Sidcup.
The alterations will impact travellers passing through Lewisham, Bexleyheath, Dartford, and the Woolwich Arsenal vicinity. These changes will continue overnight on Thursday and extend into Friday morning. Southeastern advises passengers to verify their travel plans before commencing their journeys and to allow additional time for any replacement bus travel.
Questions this report answers
+When will these Southeastern train service changes take place?
Southeastern train services will be affected by changes from Tuesday, September 29, to Friday, October 2. These alterations primarily concern late-night services due to ongoing engineering works.
+What kind of disruptions can passengers expect?
Passengers can expect late-night train diversions and replacement bus services on certain routes. Specifically, a London Victoria service will run non-stop from Bromley South to Ashford International on several nights.
+Which areas are most affected by the changes?
The service changes will impact passengers in Bromley, Bexley, Lewisham, Dartford, and Greenwich. Replacement buses will operate between Lewisham and Dartford/Gravesend via Bexleyheath and Woolwich Arsenal from Wednesday to Friday.
+What should passengers do if their train is affected?
Southeastern advises all passengers to check their journey details before travelling. It is also recommended to allow extra time for travel, particularly if using replacement bus services, as these may cause delays.
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