Buses replace late night trains between Upminster and Grays / Pitsea on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 December
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 22 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
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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