Southeastern trains suspended between Charing Cross and Hayes this weekend
Engineering work will close lines between Ladywell and Hayes, with further disruption at Cannon Street and Greenwich on Sunday.
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Southeastern has announced that all trains between London Charing Cross and Hayes will be suspended this weekend, September 19 and 20, due to extensive engineering works. The line closure will impact services throughout Saturday and Sunday, affecting passengers using stations across south-east London.
Weekend disruption on the Hayes line
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From Saturday morning through to Sunday evening, all railway lines between Ladywell and Hayes will be closed. This means no trains will operate on this section of the route. Accessible replacement buses will be provided to run between Lewisham and Hayes, stopping at all stations along the way. These stations include Ladywell, Catford Bridge, Lower Sydenham, New Beckenham, Clock House, Elmers End, Eden Park, and West Wickham. Passengers travelling to or from Beckenham Junction will be able to connect with alternative trains to London Victoria.
Additional Sunday closures
On Sunday, further engineering works will cause additional disruption. All lines serving London Cannon Street and Greenwich will be closed. Consequently, no Southeastern trains will run to or from London Cannon Street or via Greenwich. Services between London Charing Cross and Slade Green via Greenwich will be cancelled. Instead, additional trains will operate between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Woolwich Arsenal. Trains between London Victoria and Dartford are scheduled to run as normal. Replacement buses will also operate between Lewisham and Charlton via New Cross and Greenwich, serving stations including St Johns, Deptford, Greenwich, Maze Hill, Westcombe Park, and Charlton, which will be closed to trains all day.
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Alternative travel options
To assist passengers, Southeastern has confirmed that tickets will be accepted on London Underground services at no extra cost between Cannon Street, Charing Cross, Embankment, Waterloo, Southwark, and London Bridge. Additionally, passengers can use the Docklands Light Railway between Lewisham and Greenwich without additional charge. Southeastern advises all passengers to check their specific journey details before travelling this weekend.
Questions this report answers
+Which train lines will be affected by engineering work this weekend?
Southeastern trains between London Charing Cross and Hayes will be suspended all weekend. Additionally, on Sunday, lines serving London Cannon Street and Greenwich will also be closed due to further engineering works.
+What are the alternative travel arrangements for affected passengers?
Replacement buses will operate on affected routes, serving stations including Hayes, West Wickham, and New Beckenham. Passengers can also use the London Underground between specific central London stations and the DLR between Lewisham and Greenwich at no extra cost.
+When will normal train services resume?
Normal train services are expected to resume on all affected lines from Monday, September 21. Passengers are advised to check Southeastern's website or journey planners for the most up-to-date information before travelling.
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