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Buses replace late night trains between Upminster and Grays / Pitsea from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 March 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 16 March 2026 to Thursday 19 March 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between London Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness

Description

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

After 22:45, all services between Barking and Pitsea will be diverted to run via Rainham.

Rail replacement buses will operate between:

  • Upminster and Grays, calling at Ockendon and Chafford Hundred

  • Upminster and Pitsea, calling at West Horndon, Laindon and Basildon

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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