SNOW: Revised train timetable continues

4:20pm Wednesday 6th January 2010

By Dan Keel and Scott Mullins

THE revised timetable on Southeastern trains will remain in place for another day, the company has confirmed.

A statement on the company's website reads: "Freezing temperatures, snow and ice have been forecast over the next few days.

"To ensure we’re able to run the best service possible in these weather conditions a revised metro and mainline timetable is currently in place.

"Please note this means a limited number of services will arrive in London before 9am.

"High Speed services are expected to run as per the normal timetable. All Southeastern ticket holders can use High Speed services at no extra cost and tickets will be accepted on London Underground on reasonable routes."

Meanwhile Kent police are warning motorists to drive only in emergencies during the current severe weather conditions.

The advice comes after reports snow could continue to fall in Kent this evening (Jan 6) with very heavy snow forecast to hit north Kent as early as 4pm.

Head of Kent police roads policing unit, Chief Inspector Andy Reeves, said: "Driving in snow and on icy roads is very difficult, even for experienced drivers.

"Tyres can lose traction when the road surface is wet or icy, which can result in skidding and a loss of control of the vehicle.

"Drivers need to ask themselves whether their journey is necessary if there is very heavy snowfall.

"If motorists do have to travel they should take a fully charged mobile phone, food, water and warm clothes with them in case they do get stranded, as quick recovery cannot be guaranteed in severe weather."

In the wider area of the south-east heavy snowfall has once again caused disruption to traffic, schools and commuters.

The 6.22pm and 6.36pm Southern services from London Victoria to Brighton have been cancelled tonight (January 6).

Check nationalrail.co.uk or call on 0871 200 49 50 for the latest train time information.

The Highways Agency website is struggling to cope with demand this morning as drivers look for hold-ups on icy roads.

However, the government department has weather warnings in place for much of the M25 including the Orpington junction.

The first service from Victoria departs at 0640 calling at Brixton, Herne Hill, West Dulwich, Sydenham Hill, Penge East, Kent House, Beckenham Junction, Shortlands, Bromley South, Bickley, Petts Wood, arriving at Orpington at 0718. Services leave at 10 and 40 mins past the hour through the day. The last service from Victoria is 2255

The first service from Orpington leaves at 0455 ending at Herne Hill at 0523The first service from Orpington going through to Victoria is 0625 arriving Victoria at 0703. Services run through the day departing at 25 and 55 mins past the hour. The last service departs from Orpington at 2025.

The first service departs London Charing Cross at 0702 calling at Waterloo East, London Bridge, Lewisham, Blackheath, Kidbrooke, Eltham, Falconwood, Welling, Bexleyheath, Barnehurst and arriving at Dartford at 0745. Services leave at 02 and 32 mins past the hour through the day. The last service departs at 2032.

The first service departs Dartford at 0652. Services leave at 22 and 52 mins past each hour through the day. The last service will be 1922.

The first train to depart Charing Cross is the 0656 calling at Waterloo East, London Bridge, Hither Green, Lee, Mottingham, New Eltham, Sidcup, Albany Park, Bexley, Crayford, Dartford, Stone Crossing, Greenhithe, Swanscombe, Northfleet, Gravesend, Higham, Strood, Rochester, Chatham and arriving at Gillingham at 0818. Services leave at 26 and 56 mins past the hour through the day. The last service departs at 1956.

The first service to depart is the 0637 service arriving at Charing Cross at 0800. Services leave at 07 and 37 mins past the hour. The last service departs at 1937.

The first service to depart is the 0806 calling at Waterloo East, London Bridge, New Cross, St Johns, Lewisham, Hither Green, Elmstead Woods, Chislehurst, Petts Wood, Orpington, Knockholt, Dunton Green and arriving at Sevenoaks for 0900. Services leave at 06 and 36 mins past the hour through the day. The last train departs at 2036.

The first service starts from Orpington at 0645. The first service from Sevenoaks is 0657 Services leave at 27 and 57 through the day. The last service is at 1927.

The first service leaves at 0717 calling at London Bridge, Deptford, Greenwich, Maze Hill, Westcombe Park, Charlton, Woolwich Dockyard, Woolwich Arsenal, Plumstead, Abbey Wood, Belvedere, Erith, Slade Green and arriving at Dartford at 0802. Services leave through the day at 17 and 47 mins past the hour. The last service is at 1947

The first service leaves at 0631 arriving at 0715 Services leave through the day at 01 and 31 mins pas the hour. The last service is at 2001.

The local authority in Bromley is asking people to look out for elderly and vulnerable neighbours during periods of severe weather.

A statement on the council's 'Keeping warm in winter' webpage reads: "There is a direct link between cold weather and the higher death rate, especially amongst older people and others in at-risk groups.

The council also has detailed maps showing where its gritters tackle snow and ice on its website.

Refuse and recycling collections may be disrupted across the borough, but first thing collections were being made as normal today.

Gravesham Council staff have been out gritting shop fronts, car parks and leisure centres, with special attention being paid to sheltered housing.

The Civic Centre in Wrotham Road is open but callers are warned to be patient as customer services phone lines are busy.

Meanwhile it is business as usual at Bluewater with roads in and around the shopping centre clear of snow.