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May Bank Holiday weekend travel chaos expected over station closures
- Two major London stations, Charing Cross and Waterloo East, will be closed from May 2 to 4 for engineering work.
- Network Rail urged passengers to check before traveling as disruption could affect routes in south London, Sussex, and Kent.
- Charing Cross trains will be diverted to London Victoria or London Cannon Street, with Sunday closures at Cannon Street.
- Replacement buses will operate between Headcorn and Ashford International to maintain connectivity.
- South Eastern Railway said bank holidays are among the least busy times for major work to be done, enabling longer upgrades.
- Rail replacement buses and ticket acceptance will help keep travelers moving during the weekend.
- Officials expect most services to continue normally in Kent and Sussex despite some disruptions.
- Engineers will replace track at specific locations and install a new footbridge at Hither Green.
- Disruption on Sunday will include limited service between Charing Cross and Dover Priory via Tonbridge.
- Passengers are advised to plan ahead and check travel websites for updates during the weekend.
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