Extensive weekend engineering work will require bus replacement services across multiple Kent and south-east London routes this weekend.
Significant engineering works are taking place across the Kent and south-east London rail network this coming weekend, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March. Network Rail engineers will carry out essential maintenance to keep the railway safe and reliable for thousands of daily passengers.
On both Saturday and Sunday, no train services will operate at Lewisham, with replacement bus services provided between New Cross and Dartford via the Bexleyheath line. On Sunday 22 March, additional disruption will affect services via Beckenham Junction, with buses replacing trains on multiple routes throughout the day.
The engineering work also extends to Kent’s southern routes. Services between Paddock Wood and Ashford International will be replaced by buses on Sunday 22 March, affecting passengers travelling to and from the Kent Weald and Ashford areas. Early morning engineering work is also scheduled between Dover Priory and Canterbury East, with replacement buses operating until 06:30.
Passengers are strongly advised to allow extra time for their journeys this weekend, as replacement bus services typically take longer than train journeys. Journey planners on National Rail Enquiries and the Southeastern website will provide detailed departure times and route information ahead of the weekend.
Key Information
- No train services at Lewisham all weekend; buses running between New Cross and Dartford via Bexleyheath
- Sunday 22 March: buses replace trains via Beckenham Junction and on multiple additional routes
- Paddock Wood to Ashford International: buses replace trains on Sunday 22 March
- Dover Priory to Canterbury East: early morning closure until 06:30 on Sunday 22 March
- Allow extra time for journeys; replacement buses take longer than trains
- Check National Rail Enquiries and Southeastern website for detailed timetables
