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Buses replace late night trains between Upminster and Grays / Pitsea via Laindon on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 November

Planned Updated: 28 Aug 2026 15:22

Engineering work is taking place between Upminster and Grays, and between Upminster and Pitsea via Laindon, closing all lines on Monday and Tuesday evenings.

As a result, on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 22:45 until the end of service:

  • No c2c trains will run between Barking and Upminster. These trains will be diverted to run via Rainham. You can use your tickets at no extra cost on London Underground District line services between Barking and Upminster.
  • Replacement buses will run between:
    • Upminster and Grays via Ockenden
    • Upminster and Pitsea via Laindon

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.