Disruption across the Southeastern network today
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 15 September 2025 at 15:36
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Last updated
Monday 15 September 2025 at 16:39
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
across the Southeastern network
Description
Trees blocking the railway across the Southeastern network is causing disruption to services. Trains running across the Southeastern network may be subject to cancellations, delays or revisions.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
What's Happened?
A number of trees have fallen on the Southeastern network this afternoon, affecting a number of our routes.
Some lines are blocked as shown below.
How does this affect my journey?
See below for how each of our routes are affected:
Woolwich Line: Has reopened with major disruption expected until approximately 19:00
Bexleyheath Line: Route Open with delays until approximately 19:00
Sidcup Line: Route Open with delays until approximately 19:00
Grove Park Line: Route Open
Hayes Line: Route Open
Bromley South Line: Route Open
Paddock Wood Line: Route Open
Sole Street Line: Route Open
Hastings Line: Reopened with major disruption until at least 19:00
Maidstone East Line: Route Open
Highspeed via Ashford: Route Open with minor disruption
Highspeed via Gravesend: Blocked between Gravesend and Strood
Medway Valley Line: Route Open
What do I need to do?
If you are using one of the disrupted routes, please travel later if you can.
You can use the following alternative services at no extra cost:
Elizabeth line between Abbey Wood and Farringdon
Thameslink between Farringdon and London Bridge
London Buses between Dartford and Lewisham
Docklands Light Railway between Woolwich, Greenwich and Lewisham
Fastrack Route B between Gravesend, Ebbsfleet and Dartford
Stagecoach 1066 between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings
Arriva route 190 between Gravesend and Chatham
Arriva route 7 between Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge
How can I stay up to date?
You can follow Southeastern on Twitter (X) @SE_Railway or follow the Southeastern WhatsApp channel.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.