Network Rail Kent & Sussex

🗓️Save the date! 🗓️ 🛠️From Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 February (inclusive) 2026, we are carrying out a major rebuild of Dartford Junction, the busiest rail junction in Kent. 🚌Buses will replace trains between #Gravesend and #SladeGreen, #Barnehurst and #Crayford via #Dartford…

We are making a small number of timetable changes across 4 routes off-peak on weekdays This is to allow more daytime inspections to take place Helping us to carry out the essential maintenance needed to boost performance and reliability Full details are on our website

Interested in a career in the railways? On Friday 11 July members of @Se_Railway and Network Rail’s recruitment teams will be in #Orpington station from 1015-1300 to celebrate 100 years since ⚡️electrification⚡️of the line, and to talk about the opportunities the railway offers…

🚆 Trains are back running through the historic Blackheath tunnel in south east London. 🗓️After 10 weeks of pioneering repairs on the 175-year-old Victorian structure, services between Blackheath & Charlton resume today - boosting reliability, safety & performance. 🥇The tunnel…

Jeremy Westlake has been appointed as the new chief executive of Network Rail. Jeremy has served as our chief financial officer since 2016 and will officially step into the role in October after the retirement of chief executive Sir Andrew Haines. ➡️ networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/network-r…

Over a thousand people visit Inspiration train over two days at Margate station The visit of a special #Railway200 exhibition train attracted over 1,000 people during its two-day stopover at Margate station on Sunday 20 and Monday 21 July, showcasing the jobs and careers that…

Redhill and Tonbridge closure August closure means that rail replacement buses will operate over the whole route so that Network Rail can undertake essential engineering work. Passengers travelling between Redhill and Tonbridge are being advised to plan their journeys ahead…

🛠️We've been working in the 175-year-old #Blackheath tunnel to protect the railway equipment within it from leaks and future-proof the structure for @Se_Railway passengers. 📹 Watch the video to learn about the work, why it's needed, and the pioneering technique being used to…

🚧 Plan ahead: Major rail works in one month. 📅 16–25 August 2025 📍Line closed between Redhill↔Tonbridge We’re: 🔌Renewing 13 miles of power cables 🛤️ Replacing worn rails near Edenbridge 🌧️ Protecting the track from landslips 🔧Upgrading infrastructure 🚌…

What a transformation!!! Well done to @NetworkRailSE and their contractors for restoring this building in Southern Railway colours. #EastFarleigh The building now has a future use as an operational office for the railway. More projects like this that we can help grant fund pls.

🎂🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY @LondonWaterloo 🎂🎂 Today marks London Waterloo's 177th birthday and to celebrate we worked with @MrTimDunn to provide 10 fun facts about @SW_Help's busiest station as part of our @railway200 mini series. From the roof to the vaults, there is a lot to learn

Thank you for your patience whilst we removed the tree on the line in the #Gravesend area, and please continue to check for updates whilst train times are revised.

Beachgoers and holidaymakers affected by major engineering work THIS SUNDAY on the Brighton Main Line Sunseekers, holidaymakers and motorsport fans are being advised to plan their weekend journeys in advance as urgent engineering work means all lines between East Croydon and…

👷‍♂️👷‍♀️We were busy last weekend, improving the railway. 🚆 Big upgrades across the network in Kent and Sussex. 🔧 We laid 773 yards of new rail between Nunhead and Lewisham. New rail provides smoother journeys for passengers 🛤️Installed over a mile of new rail at Purley 🛠️We…