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Buses replace late night trains between Hackney Downs and Chingford from Monday 13 to Thursday 16 April 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 13 April 2026 to Thursday 16 April 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

London Overground between London Liverpool Street and Chingford

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Hackney Downs and Chingford, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

After 23:00 each night, buses will replace trains will run between Hackney Downs and Chingford.

Ticket acceptance:

If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following operators’ services:

  • Mildmay line to / from Hackney Central and London Bus route 253 for Clapton

If you are using contactless payment / Oyster card, you can also use the above alternative travel options but you will be required to pay the normal tap in / tap out fares for your journey.

Check before you travel:

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

You can plan your journey on London Underground / London Buses by using the Transport for London 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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