Network Rail has announced a 10-week closure of the Blackheath tunnel in south-east London to address significant leaks and water damage. This marks the second closure within a year. Southeastern trains that usually operate through this mile-long tunnel will be redirected via Greenwich until July 27. The repair work, involving the replacement of thousands of bricks, new lining, and rebuilt drainage systems, aims to enhance safety and operational reliability. Network Rail acknowledges the inconvenience and emphasizes the complexity of working in the tight tunnel space, necessitating such extensive closures.
We know there's never a good time to close the railway, and that changes to services for a 10-week period is a long time.
These essential repairs will improve the safety and operation of the tunnel.
Working in cramped and narrow tunnels is incredibly difficult, which is why we have opted for a series of 10-week closures.
This repair work will see thousands of bricks replaced and drainage systems rebuilt.
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