Key rail routes through Kent will have no trains this weekend as major engineering work shuts all lines through Dartford.
Network Rail work means no trains will run through the station today and Sunday, causing widespread disruption for passengers travelling through the area.
Key rail routes in Kent are closed this weekend as engineering works at Dartford take place. Picture: Southeastern
Southeastern says all routes via Dartford will be affected, with replacement buses running and services starting or terminating at nearby stations including Slade Green, Barnehurst and Crayford.
Today, on the Woolwich line, trains from London Cannon Street will only run as far as Barnehurst, while services heading into London will start at Slade Green. Trains between Cannon Street and Slade Green via Greenwich and Woolwich Arsenal will still run.
On the Bexleyheath line, Cannon Street services will only run to Crayford. Trains from Victoria will run as far as Slade Green, while return services will start at Barnehurst. Charing Cross services will terminate at Crayford and run every 30 minutes.
On the Sidcup line, Charing Cross to Gravesend services will only run as far as Slade Green, while trains towards London will start at Crayford. Dartford services will terminate at Barnehurst.
High-speed trains between London St Pancras and Ramsgate via Gravesend will only run between St Pancras and Ebbsfleet International.
Engineering works at Dartford are impacting rail services in Kent this weekend. Picture: Southeastern
On Sunday, Woolwich line trains between Cannon Street and Slade Green will continue to run, but some services will operate at different times.
Bexleyheath line services from Cannon Street and Victoria will only run as far as Barnehurst. Charing Cross services will again terminate at Crayford and run every 30 minutes.
No Sidcup line trains will run between Charing Cross and Gravesend. Services to Dartford will only run as far as Crayford.
High-speed services via Gravesend will again only operate between St Pancras and Ebbsfleet International.
Dartford, Stone Crossing, Greenhithe for Bluewater, Swanscombe and Northfleet stations will be closed and served only by accessible replacement buses.
Accessible buses will operate throughout the weekend between Slade Green or Barnehurst and Gravesend, Crayford and Dartford, and Ebbsfleet International and Gravesend.
No Thameslink trains will run between Plumstead and Gravesend. A reduced service will operate between Luton or Kentish Town and Plumstead, and between Gravesend and Rainham.
Passengers can use Southeastern tickets at no extra cost on Southeastern services between London Bridge and Barnehurst or Slade Green, and on replacement buses between Slade Green and Gravesend.
Paper rail tickets will also be accepted on Elizabeth line services between Farringdon and Abbey Wood.
Passengers are urged to check before travelling and allow extra time for journeys.