A signalling system fault at New Cross is causing delays and cancellations between Lewisham and London Bridge, with disruption expected until 22:00.
Inbound Trains Operate at Reduced Speeds
Fewer trains are able to run through the affected area following the infrastructure failure. Trains operating through the corridor are moving at reduced speeds while response teams work on site to resolve the issue.
Further testing is required before normal operations can resume.
⚠️ UPDATE: Fault with the signalling system at #Lewisham 🚆 Services from Hayes are now able to call at Lewisham as scheduled 🔀 Sidcup and Grove Park line services will resume their scheduled Lewisham stops later on
Cancellations and Affected Routes
Trains running between Lewisham and London Bridge face delays of up to 20 minutes on a service-by-service basis. Southeastern confirmed that inbound services toward London are also experiencing significant alterations.
To provide certainty for passengers, several specific evening departures from London Charing Cross toward Tunbridge Wells have been cancelled, including the 19:26, 19:56, 20:26, 20:56, 21:26, 21:56, and 23:15 services. A reduced service operates between Blackheath and Charlton on the Woolwich Line.
⚠️ UPDATE: Following a fault with the signalling system at #Lewisham 🚆 All services are now able to call at Lewisham as scheduled 🕒 Please allow for additional time to complete your journey as we recover an on-time service
| Route / Line | Disruption Details |
|---|---|
| Woolwich Line | Reduced service between Blackheath and Charlton |
| Sidcup Line | Cancellations in effect |
| Bexleyheath Line | Cancellations in effect |
| Hayes Line | Cancellations in effect |
| Grove Park Line | Cancellations in effect |
| Hastings Line | Multiple Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wells cancellations |
Alternative Travel Arrangements
Passengers holding valid tickets can complete their journeys using alternative transport networks at no extra cost. Accepted routes include London Underground services between London terminals and Docklands Light Railway trains between Woolwich Arsenal, Greenwich, and Lewisham.
Additional cross-network acceptance includes Elizabeth line services between Farringdon and Abbey Wood, Thameslink trains between Farringdon and London Bridge, and Arriva bus routes 7, 281, and 402 between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. Southeastern advises travelers to check real-time updates via National Rail before starting their journeys and to retain tickets to claim delay compensation.
