Network Rail has completed the first phase of a £4 million railway station rebuild project in south east London.

The first of five consecutive weekends of work began over the 11 – 12 June, with the scheme scheduled to be completed over the 09 – 10 July.

Features include redesigning the junction south of the station, laying new track and changing the signalling arrangements.

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Network Rail project manager Cameron Downey said: "Chislehurst is a busy stretch of railway and the area we are rebuilding sees many trains crossing from one track to another to destinations such as Sevenoaks, Rochester and beyond.

"Our project is to replace 12 sets of points and more than 500 metres of track, to a new design. We are doing this work piece by piece over five weekends, which is a challenge in itself, but when it is done we will have replaced worn-out tracks and equipment with new kit.  This is part of our Railway Upgrade Plan to deliver more reliable journeys for passengers."

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