From December 22 to 24, Southeastern services will be affected as Network Rail carries out overnight works, with several lines closed and train services replaced by buses or diverted.
On Monday, December 22, trains between Ashford International and Ramsgate via Canterbury West will be diverted between Ashford International and Thanet Parkway, running non-stop on an alternative route for the remainder of the night.
In Kent, accessible rail replacement buses will operate between Ashford International and Canterbury West, and between Canterbury West and Ramsgate.
The 11.39pm service from London Cannon Street to Dover Priory and Canterbury West will also be diverted on both Monday and Tuesday nights, stopping additionally at Chislehurst and then running non-stop between Chislehurst and Ashford International via Maidstone East.
An accessible replacement bus will operate between Tonbridge and Ashford International.
Travellers heading to Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, or planning to connect to the replacement bus at Tonbridge are advised to use alternative train services between London, Sevenoaks, and Tonbridge.
On Tuesday, December 23, from 11.40pm until the end of service, buses will replace trains between Faversham and Margate/Ramsgate.
Trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate will run non-stop between Faversham and Ramsgate via an alternative route.
On both Tuesday and Wednesday, the 12.26am London Cannon Street to Dartford service via Greenwich will be diverted to operate via Bexleyheath.
An accessible replacement bus will run between London Bridge and Dartford via Greenwich.
Passengers are encouraged to check their journeys in advance using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Advice is also available on the Rail Replacement Services page, including information on accessibility and travelling with bicycles.
Replacement bus pick-up and drop-off points can be found via station signage or by searching for the relevant station on the National Rail Find a Station page.
Passengers are advised to expect busier-than-usual replacement vehicles and to allow extra time for their journeys.
Following the engineering works, there will be a complete shutdown of all Southeastern services for the Christmas bank holiday.
No trains will operate on Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26 across the entire Southeastern network.
Passengers can use the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner to plan alternative routes or check last train times before the shutdown.
For full details on the engineering works, replacement services, and Christmas closure, passengers are encouraged to visit the Southeastern and National Rail Enquiries websites.
