Bexley station subway

On Saturday 6 September 2025, the pedestrian subway at Bexley station permanently closed because of significant structural defects

What have we done?

The pedestrian subway that takes passengers between platforms 1 and 2 has permanently closed.

After the subway is infilled, we will resurface and make changes to platforms to create more space for passengers.

Why can’t the subway be kept open?

While there is no immediate risk, extensive structural inspections identified defects that present a long-term risk to the safety of customers and the integrity of the railway line.

Engineers explored a range of options to keep the subway open, but the complexity of repairs to the structure, which supports the railway line above meant that the only practical solution was a permanent closure.

Repairs would require long closures of the station and the lines, which is very busy with both passenger and freight services.

Project timeline

• Early August – Site setup begins
• 6 September – Subway closes
• Early September – Demolition and service diversions
• Late September – Subway infill
• Late November – Subway infill and works complete
• Late 2026 – Platform surfacing and adjustments

How will passengers be impacted?

Now the tunnel entrances are covered over, there is more space on the platforms.

Customers can still easily cross between the platforms using the lifts and footbridge that were opened in 2024 as part of a £6m Access for All investment that made the station fully step-free.

Following the closure of the subway, there will be further work to resurface the platforms and replace lighting columns.

Contact us

For more information, please contact our 24 hr National Helpline on 03457 11 41 41.