Disruptions & planned work

An earlier fault with the signalling system at Ilford means that trains have to run at reduced speed on some lines. As a result, services between Stratford (London) and Shenfield may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised. This is expected until 21:45. C ustomer advice: Alternative London Bus routes during disruption You should allow extra time to complete your journey as the bus journey will be slower than the train. You may need to change buses or travel via a major interchange. Check live information before you travel as routes, stops and road conditions and congestion can change at short notice. East London (Stratford to Brentwood) Stratford is a major transport hub with frequent bus towards Central London. Key routes include: Stratford 25 to City / Liverpool Street and Ilford and D8 to Canary Wharf 86 to Romford or 308 to Maryland / Forest Gate Ilford area 25 to Stratford / The City and SL2 towards Barking 86 to Seven Kings / Goodmayes / Romford or 128 to Romford Romford area 86 to Ilford / Stratford 496 to Gidea Park and Harold Wood Brentwood area 498 to Romford Ticket acceptance You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following services: c2c between London Fenchurch Street and Upminster Greater Anglia between London Liverpool Street and Shenfield London Buses between Whitechapel and Brentwood London Overground (Liberty line) between Romford and Upminster London Underground via any reasonable route Check before you travel: You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner . 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.

From 21 Oct 2026, 18:49 · End time not supplied · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 20:55

Operators: Elizabeth line

Engineering work is taking place between Stanford-le-Hope and Pitsea, closing all lines overnight. From 22:20 until the end of service Monday to Thursday, buses will replace trains between Stanford-le-Hope and Pitsea. 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.

From 11 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 14 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 08:08

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place between Barking and London Liverpool Street, closing all lines. All weekend, c2c services will not run to or from London Liverpool Street. Instead, services will run to and from London Fenchurch Street, which is a short distance away. You can use London Underground Jubilee line and Docklands Light Railway services between West Ham and Stratford (London) at no extra cost to complete your journey. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 2 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 07:43

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place at Limehouse, closing some lines. Limehouse platform 1 will be closed as work is carried out on the platform. As a result, trains towards London will not call at Limehouse. Essex passengers for Limehouse, should travel to London Fenchurch Street and catch the next available service back to Limehouse. Check before you travel: If you are travelling on or before Friday 23 October, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are travelling on or after Saturday 24 October, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

From 17 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Oct 2026, 08:32

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place at London Fenchurch Street, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings. After 20:45 each night, no trains will run to / from London Fenchurch Street. Trains which usually run to / from London Fenchurch Street will be amended to run to / from London Liverpool Street via Stratford (London) instead. Shuttle train services will run between Upminster and Grays via Ockenden. Tickets can be used at no extra cost on the London Underground District line between Tower Hill, West Ham and Barking, the London Underground Jubilee line between Stratford (London) and West Ham, and the Docklands Light Railway between Tower Gateway, Limehouse and West Ham / Stratford. London Fenchurch Street is just a short distance away from London Liverpool Street. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Oct 2026, 08:37

Operators: c2c

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 Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground 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 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.

From 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 24 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:47

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place at London Fenchurch Street, closing all lines. No trains will run to / from London Fenchurch Street. Trains which usually run to / from London Fenchurch Street will be amended to run to / from London Liverpool Street instead. London Liverpool Street is only a short distance from London Fenchurch Street. Shuttle train services will run between Upminster and Grays via Ockenden. Valid tickets can be used at no extra cost on London Underground Jubilee line / Docklands Light Railway services between Stratford (London) - West Ham, and also on Docklands Light Railway services between Tower Gateway - Limehouse - Stratford. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 21 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 10:06

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place between Southend Central and Shoeburyness, with all lines closed overnight each night. Between 23:55 and 03:55 each night, c2c services will not run between Southend Central and Shoeburyness. Rail replacement buses will run between these stations to help you complete your journey. Check before you travel: These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. 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.

From 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 7 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 07:41

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place between London Fenchurch Street and Barking / Upminster, and between Woodgrange Park and Rainham (Essex), closing various lines. Saturday: No trains will run to / from London Fenchurch Street. Instead, trains will be diverted to run to / from London Liverpool Street via Stratford. A shuttle service will run between Upminster and Grays via Ockendon. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Underground Jubilee line and Docklands Light Railway services between Stratford and West Ham, and on Docklands Light Railway services between Tower Gateway, Limehouse and Stratford. London Liverpool Street is a short distance from London Fenchurch Street. Sunday: No trains will run between London Liverpool Street / London Fenchurch Street and Upminster. All c2c services will run to / from Upminster. Rail replacement buses will run between Upminster and Rainham (Essex), Purfleet and Grays. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Underground District line services between Tower Hill and Upminster, on Docklands Light Railway services between Tower Gateway, Limehouse and West Ham, and on London Bus routes EL2 and 287 between Barking, Dagenham Dock and Rainham (Essex). Season Ticket holders have ticket acceptance on Greater Anglia services between London Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground, London Buses, and Docklands Light Railway 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 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.

From 14 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 15 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 08:53

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place at several places on the c2c network, closing some lines. London Liverpool Street: No trains will run between London Liverpool Street and Barking. c2c trains that usually run to / from London Liverpool Street will be amended to run to / from London Fenchurch Street. You can use your tickets with: London Underground Jubilee line between West Ham and Stratford Docklands Light Railway between West Ham and Stratford London Fenchurch Street is a short distance from London Liverpool Street. Barking - Grays: No trains will run between Barking and Grays via Purfleet. Replacement buses will run between Upminster and Grays via Purfleet and Rainham (Essex). For Dagenham Dock, you can use London Bus routes EL2 / 287 between Barking and Rainham (Essex) via Dagenham Dock. Check before you travel: These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. You can plan your journey on London Underground / London Buses 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 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.

From 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 5 Oct 2026, 12:50

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place between Leigh-on-Sea and Shoeburyness, closing all lines. Buses will replace trains between Leigh-on-Sea and Shoeburyness. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 5 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 10:45

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place between Barking and London Liverpool Street, closing all lines used by c2c. No c2c trains will run to / from London Liverpool Street. Trains that usually run to / from London Liverpool Street will be diverted to run to / from London Fenchurch Street. These two stations are only a short distance apart. Ticket acceptance: You can use your ticket at no extra cost with: London Underground Jubilee line between West Ham and Stratford Docklands Light Railway between West Ham and Stratford If you have a season ticket of 1 month or more, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on Greater Anglia services between Southend Victoria and Romford / London Liverpool Street. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 5 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 07:56

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place between Laindon / Stanford-le-Hope and Leigh-on-Sea, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Between 23:59 and 02:00 each night, buses replace trains between: Laindon and Leigh-on-Sea Stanford-le-Hope and Pitsea Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 11:56

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place at London Fenchurch Street, closing all lines to / from the station. No trains will run between London Fenchurch Street and Barking. Trains which usually run between London Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness will be amended to run between London Liverpool Street and Shoeburyness. London Liverpool Street and London Fenchurch Street are only a short distance apart. Additionally, shuttle train services will run between Upminster and Grays via Ockenden to replace trains which would have usually run on this route to / from London Fenchurch Street. Ticket acceptance: You can use your ticket on London Underground Jubilee line / Docklands Light Railway services between Stratford (London) and West Ham, and on Docklands Light Railway services between Stratford (London), Limehouse and Tower Gateway. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 11:13

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place in the London Liverpool Street area, closing some lines. Trains running to / from London Liverpool Street will be diverted to run to / from London Fenchurch Street via West Ham. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Docklands Light Railway and London Underground Jubilee line services between West Ham and Stratford. London Fenchurch Street is a short distance from London Liverpool 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 by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 28 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 08:30

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place Barking and London Fenchurch Street, closing all lines. No trains will run to / from London Fenchurch Street. Trains that usually run to / from London Fenchurch Street will be diverted to run to / from London Liverpool Street. London Liverpool Street and London Fenchurch Street are a short distance away from each other. A shuttle train service will run between Upminster and Grays via Ockenden. You can use valid ticket at no extra cost on London Underground Jubilee line / Docklands Light Railway services between Stratford - West Ham, and Docklands Light Railway services between Tower Gateway - Limehouse - Stratford. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 25 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 25 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:22

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place Barking and London Fenchurch Street, closing all lines. After 20:45 each night: No trains will run to / from London Fenchurch Street. Trains that usually run to / from London Fenchurch Street will be diverted to run to / from London Liverpool Street. London Liverpool Street and London Fenchurch Street are a short distance away from each other. A shuttle train service will run between Upminster and Grays via Ockenden. You can use valid ticket at no extra cost on London Underground Jubilee line / Docklands Light Railway services between Stratford - West Ham, and Docklands Light Railway services between Tower Gateway - Limehouse - Stratford. After 22:45 each night: Trains that usually run between Barking and Upminster will be diverted to run via Grays. A shuttle train service will run between Upminster and Pitsea via Laindon. You can use valid ticket at no extra cost on London Underground District line services between Barking and Upminster. Check before you travel: These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. You can plan your journey on London Underground / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 28 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:22

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place Barking and London Fenchurch Street, closing all lines. After 20:45, no trains will run to / from London Fenchurch Street. Trains that usually run to / from London Fenchurch Street will be diverted to run to / from London Liverpool Street. London Liverpool Street and London Fenchurch Street are a short distance away from each other. A shuttle train service will run between Upminster and Grays via Ockenden. You can use valid ticket at no extra cost on London Underground Jubilee line / Docklands Light Railway services between Stratford - West Ham, and Docklands Light Railway services between Tower Gateway - Limehouse - Stratford. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 30 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:22

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place Barking and London Fenchurch Street, closing all lines. No trains will run to / from London Fenchurch Street. Trains that usually run to / from London Fenchurch Street will be diverted to run to / from London Liverpool Street. London Liverpool Street and London Fenchurch Street are a short distance away from each other. A shuttle train service will run between Upminster and Grays via Ockenden. You can use valid ticket at no extra cost on London Underground Jubilee line / Docklands Light Railway services between Stratford - West Ham, and Docklands Light Railway services between Tower Gateway - Limehouse - Stratford. Check before you travel: These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. You can plan your journey on London Underground / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 7 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:22

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place between London Fenchurch Street and Barking, closing some lines overnight. From 20:45 until the end of service, no trains will run to / from London Fenchurch Street. Trains will instead run to / from London Liverpool Street via Stratford. A shuttle service will run between Upminster and Grays via Ockendon. From 22:45 until the end of service, trains will be diverted via Rainham (Essex), with an additional shuttle service running between Upminster and Pitsea via Laindon. Ticket acceptance: You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Underground Jubilee line and Docklands Light Railway services between West Ham and Stratford, and on Docklands Light Railway services between Tower Gateway, Limehouse and Stratford. From 22:45 until the end of service, you can use your tickets at no extra cost on London Underground District line services between Barking and Upminster. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground and Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 16 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 18 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:22

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Grays and Pitsea (works finish Friday morning), closing all lines. From 22:20 (Monday to Thursday) until 04:20 (Tuesday to Friday), buses will replace trains between Grays and Pitsea. 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.

From 30 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 4 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:22

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place at several places on the c2c network, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. After 20:45: No trains will run to / from London Fenchurch Street. Trains that usually run to / from London Fenchurch Street will be diverted to run to / from London Liverpool Street, which is a short distance away. Shuttle train services will run between Upminster and Grays via Ockenden. After 22:45: Trains will be diverted to run via Rainham (Essex), and shuttle train services will run between Upminster and Pitsea via Laindon. Ticket acceptance: You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Underground Jubilee line / Docklands Light Railway services between Stratford - West Ham, and Docklands Light Railway services between Tower Gateway - Limehouse - Stratford. From 22:45, you can use London Underground District line between Barking and Upminster at no extra cost. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 7 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 10 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:22

Operators: c2c