"This section of track is more than 35 years old and has caused thousands of minutes of delays for passengers in recent years. By replacing it now, and combining that with platform, drainage and bridge works, we're tackling the root causes of disruption in one go. This means fewer closures in the future."
"1,800m (6,000ft) of track will be replaced to create a more reliable railway for everyone. Southeastern services which normally run into Charing Cross will be diverted to Victoria, Cannon Street and Blackfriars stations, while others will terminate at London Bridge."
Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations will close from 26 July to 16 August for extensive engineering work. Southeastern services normally using Charing Cross will be diverted to Victoria, Cannon Street, Blackfriars, and London Bridge stations. The project involves replacing 1,800 metres of track that is over 35 years old and has caused thousands of passenger delays. Additional work includes drainage improvements at Waterloo East and structural repairs to Hungerford Bridge. Southeastern Railway selected a single summer closure as the most efficient option after exploring alternatives. Passengers can use tickets on alternative rail routes, the Tube, and buses during the closure period.
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