Remembrance Day Rail Chaos: Southeastern Cancels Trains Amid Engineering Works
Southeastern Railway has slashed services this Remembrance Day weekend, packing a punch for those heading out to commemorations. Major engineering works on November 10 and 11 will shut several lines and force train replacements with buses.
Saturday Service Smash-Up
- Sole Street Line: Only one train runs between London Victoria and Herne Bay; no service beyond.
- High Speed via Gravesend: Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate will stop at Herne Bay only.
- High Speed via Ashford International: Services limited between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate, skipping Margate stops beyond.
Sunday Disruptions Continue
- Sole Street Line: Trains run from London Victoria to Faversham, not Ramsgate via Chatham.
- High Speed via Gravesend: Service cut to London St Pancras International and Faversham only.
- High Speed via Ashford International: Runs between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate, no changes.
Replacement Buses Roll Out
- Saturday:
- Buses between Herne Bay and Ramsgate, stopping at all stations, including Birchington-on-Sea, Margate, and Broadstairs.
- Limited-stop services from Margate to Ramsgate calling only at Broadstairs.
- Sunday:
- Buses run between Faversham and Margate, calling at all or select stations like Whitstable, Herne Bay, and Birchington-on-Sea.
- Services from Margate to Ramsgate either calling at all stations or stopping just at Broadstairs.
Plan Ahead or Face the Fuss
Southeastern urges travellers to check timetables and prepare for alternative transport during these essential upgrades. While the weekend disruption is a pain, it’s crucial to keep the rail network safe and efficient for the future.
