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Last updated:2 days ago
Train companies affected:National Rail

Buses replace trains between Upminster and Grays via Rainham on Sunday 24 and Wednesday 27 December 

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Engineering work details

Starts 24 Dec 2023 to 27 Dec 2023

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

c2c between London Fenchurch Street and Grays / Pitsea / Southend Central

Description

Engineering work is taking place between London Fenchurch Street and Upminster and also between Barking and Grays via Rainham, closing some lines. ​​​​​​​

On Sunday and Wednesday, services will start / terminate at Upminster.

Rail replacement buses will run between Upminster and Grays via Rainham and Purfleet.

Ticket Acceptance:

You can use the following services at no additional cost:

  • London Underground District Line services between Tower Hill and Upminster

  • London Bus routes EL2 and 287 between Barking, Dagenham Dock and Rainham

  • Docklands Light Railway between Tower Gateway, Limehouse and West Ham

Check before you travel: 

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

You can plan your journey on London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner

You can plan your journey on London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner

You can plan your journey on Docklands Light Railway 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 this page

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages

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