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Buses replace late night / early morning trains to / from via Wickford on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts Wednesday 05 August 2026 to Thursday 06 August 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Southminster and Wickford and also between Southend Airport and London Liverpool Street

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Wickford and Southminster, closing all lines.

The following trains will be replaced by buses:

Wednesday:

  • 22:55 Wickford to Southminster

  • 23:59 Southend Airport to London Liverpool Street

Thursday:

  • 05:25 Southminster to Wickford this bus service will depart earlier from Southminster

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 drop-off 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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