Service Disruption to Southeastern Trains over the Early May Bank Holiday

Engineering improvement works are taking place on the rail network over the early May Bank Holiday, which will affect some train services.

Work taking place includes track renewals and the removal of the old footbridge at Chatham Station. This is part of the Access for All scheme, which will see an accessible footbridge installed in its place.

A replacement bus service will be in operation on some routes.

Service disruption - Sunday 2nd May 

• Train services between Dartford and Lewisham via Sidcup will not run, and replacement buses will be in operation.

• Buses replace trains between Rochester and Rainham.
• High-Speed services will only operate between Rochester and St Pancras via Gravesend.
• Train services between Ramsgate/Dover Priory and London Victoria will only operate as far as Rainham, with trains then running between Rochester and London Victoria.
• Thameslink services will only run between London Bridge and Gravesend.
• Buses replace trains between Ashford International and Dover Priory (A mini-bus service runs between Sandling and Westenhanger).

You should still continue to follow government guidance on public transport and minimise the number of journeys you make where possible.

Check before you travel

If you are travelling, you can find out the latest information about Southeastern services and see if there are any disruptions that might affect you.

Journey planners are now up to date for Saturday 1st to Monday 3rd May, please check your journey and allow extra time to reach your destination, full details of what work is taking place over the weekend can be found on the engineering page

If your journey involves a replacement bus service, please note that face coverings must also be worn on these (unless exempt) and social distancing on board may not be possible.

You can find further details on travelling with confidence on rail network here

For a summary of changes and to check your journey before you travel, visit >> https://bit.ly/3aNoQOH

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