**Major Disruption: Southeastern Trains Replaced by Buses this Weekend**
Some Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week due to planned engineering work. The work is scheduled to affect trains on September 28 and September 29. Here are the details of the planned disruptions to help you plan your journey accordingly.
**No Trains via Swanley (Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29)**
Engineering work will be taking place between Bickley and Rochester, resulting in the closure of all lines through Swanley. The following changes will occur on the Southeastern train lines:
**Saturday:**
– **Sole Street Line:** Trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate/Dover Priory via Chatham will be diverted to run non-stop between London Victoria and Strood. Stopping services between London Victoria and Gillingham via Denmark Hill will not run.
– **Maidstone East Line:** Trains between London Victoria and Ashford International via Maidstone East will only run between Borough Green & Wrotham and Ashford International. Trains between London Charing Cross and Maidstone East will not run. Passengers traveling to/from Maidstone East are advised to use alternative trains between London Bridge and Chislehurst to connect to the replacement bus to Borough Green & Wrotham.
– **Bexleyheath Line:** Trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Bexleyheath will not run. Additional trains will run between London Victoria and Bromley South via Denmark Hill.
**Sunday:**
– **Sole Street Line:** Trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate via Chatham will be diverted to run non-stop between London Victoria and Strood. At Faversham, part of the train will separate to run between Faversham and Dover Priory. Stopping services between London Victoria and Dover Priory via Denmark Hill will not run.
– **Maidstone East Line:** Trains between London Victoria and Ashford International via Maidstone East will only run between Borough Green & Wrotham and Ashford International. Additional trains will run between London Victoria and Bromley South via Denmark Hill. Accessible replacement buses will run on various routes to provide alternative transportation options.
**Thameslink Updates:**
Trains running between London Blackfriars/London Victoria and Sevenoaks will be diverted to run via Orpington, with additional stops at Orpington and Petts Wood. Replacement buses will be available between Bromley South and Sevenoaks via Swanley to accommodate affected passengers.
**Buses Replace Trains between Dover Priory and Ramsgate (Sunday, September 29)**
Engineering work between Dover Priory and Ramsgate will result in the closure of some lines. Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory will only run between London St Pancras International and Dover Priory. Accessible replacement buses will operate between Dover Priory and Ramsgate, excluding Thanet Parkway station.
**No Southeastern Services at London Cannon Street or via Greenwich (Sunday, September 29)**
Engineering work between London Cannon Street, London Bridge, and Greenwich will lead to the closure of some lines. Changes to train services include:
– **Woolwich Line:** Trains between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Greenwich will not run. Additional trains will operate between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Woolwich.
– **Bexleyheath Line:** Trains between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Bexleyheath will not run. Trains between London Victoria and Dartford will run normally. Accessible replacement buses will run between Lewisham and Charlton via New Cross and Greenwich.
**Ticket Acceptance:**
Passengers can use the London Underground between Victoria, Charing Cross, Embankment, Waterloo, Southwark, and London Bridge at no additional cost. Additionally, passengers can utilize the Docklands Light Railway between Lewisham and Greenwich without incurring extra charges.
As you plan your weekend travel, be sure to check for updates and consider alternative transportation options to reach your destination smoothly despite the planned disruptions on Southeastern train lines.
