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Reduced service between London Fenchurch Street and Leigh-on-Sea today 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Saturday 19 September 2026 at 06:31

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Last updated

Saturday 19 September 2026 at 10:10

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between London Fenchurch Street and Leigh-on-Sea

Description

A short notice change to timetable between London Fenchurch Street and Leigh-on-Sea means fewer trains are able to run on all lines. Trains running between these stations may be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

Replacement buses are currently running between Upminster and Grays and also between Grays and Pitsea.

The following alternations will apply:

  • Trains via Rainham will be 1 train per hour

  • A shuttle service will operate via Ockendon, with 1 train running every hour

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner.

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.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

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