Ashford to Borough Green Rail Line to Close for Nine Days for Engineering Work
- The rail line connecting Borough Green and Ashford has been closed for a period of nine days starting May 23, 2026, to facilitate major upgrade work.
- Network Rail announced that the closure is required to perform major engineering and improvement work on the infrastructure.
- To maintain transit options during the closure, replacement bus services have been deployed.
The rail line connecting Borough Green and Ashford has been closed for a period of nine days starting May 23, 2026, to facilitate major upgrade work.
Network Rail announced that the closure is required to perform major engineering and improvement work on the infrastructure.
To maintain transit options during the closure, replacement bus services have been deployed. These buses are replacing train services between Ashford and Borough Green, as well as between Ashford and Wrotham, for the nine-day duration of the project.
Regional Transport Disruptions
The disruption on the Borough Green to Ashford line coincides with wider operational changes across the regional network. Southeastern trains are not running on several routes in Kent during the bank holiday weekend.
Beyond the specific work in Ashford and Borough Green, additional closures are affecting other Kent train lines and various stations in London.
Passengers have been urged to plan their journeys in advance to account for these closures and the transition to replacement bus services.