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Engineering work is taking place at several locations on the Southeastern network, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday to Thursday:

From 23:05 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Dartford and Gravesend.

From 23:50 until the end of service, trains via Maidstone East will be diverted after Otford to run via Sevenoaks.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

• Sevenoaks and Maidstone East, calling at all stations except East Malling
• Maidstone East and Ashford International, calling at all stations
• Sevenoaks and Lenham, calling at all stations except Kemsing, East Malling, Hollingbourne, Harrietsham and Charing
• A minibus will run between West Malling & East Malling*

*If you are travelling to or from East Malling and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team, send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp, or use the help point at the station so Southeastern can ensure appropriate transport is available for you

Tuesday to Friday:

The 04:33 Gravesend to London Charing Cross via Sidcup train will start from Dartford at 04:50. A replacement bus will run earlier than usual from Gravesend at 04:10 to Dartford, connecting with the train.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.