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Buses replace late night trains between Upminster and Grays / Pitsea on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 December 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 22 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between Shoeburyness / Southend Central and London Fenchurch Street

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Pitsea and Barking via Laindon and also between Grays and Upminster via Ockendon, closing some lines.

After 22:45, all trains will be diverted to run via Rainham.

Rail replacement buses will operate between:

  • Pitsea and Upminster via Laindon

  • Grays and Upminster via Ockendon

You are advised you can use your ticket on District line services between Upminster and Barking.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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