Charing Cross station to shut for three weeks this summer in £20m rail upgrade

Rail passengers are being warned that Charing Cross station will close for three weeks this summer as Network Rail and Southeastern carry out a £20 million programme of track and bridge repairs.
The shutdown will affect both London Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations from Sunday 26th July to Sunday 16th August 2026, along with some additional weekend closures either side of the main works.
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