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Buses replace trains between Upminster and Pitsea via Laindon on Saturday 31 January and Sunday 1 February 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 31 January 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between London Liverpool Street / London Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Upminster and Pitsea, closing some lines.

All weekend, buses will replace trains between Upminster and Pitsea via Laindon. c2c trains between London Fenchurch Street / London Liverpool Street and Shoeburyness will be diverted to run via Rainham.

On Saturday, c2c trains to / from London Liverpool Street will run as usual during peak times only.

On Sunday, c2c trains to / from London Fenchurch Street will run via West Ham.

Ticket acceptance:

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Underground Jubilee line / Docklands Light Railway services between West Ham and Stratford. London Liverpool Street is a short distance from London Fenchurch Street.

Check before you travel:

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

You can plan your journey on Docklands Light Railway / London Underground services 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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