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  Tube & Rail · London

  Reedham swing bridge repairs force bus replacement on Norwich-Lowestoft line

  Passengers travelling between Norwich and Lowestoft on 29 and 30 August must use rail replacement buses while engineers repair the swing bridge at Reedham. Greater Anglia confirmed the disruption, though most East Anglia services remain open for the August bank holiday weekend.

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  Tube & Rail · East London

  c2c suspends Basildon line trains for five nights of engineering works

  c2c has suspended train services on the Basildon and Ockendon lines for engineering works starting 10 August. Replacement buses will operate between Stanford-le-Hope and Pitsea, while Basildon line trains will terminate at Laindon. Further diversions are planned for 15 August.

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  Buses & Trams · East London

  Weekend Hopper fare cuts bus travel costs for London families until August 2026

  Transport for London has introduced a £1.75 Weekend Hopper fare, allowing unlimited bus and tram journeys on weekends until 31 August 2026. Each adult can take up to four children under 11 for free, supporting affordable summer travel in Havering and beyond.

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  Tube & Rail · East London

  c2c cancels Barking, Grays trains until 12:35 pm on 9 August

  c2c has suspended all services between Barking and Grays via Rainham until 12:35 pm on Sunday 9 August. The first Liverpool Street train will leave Shoeburyness at 11:56 am, and replacement buses will serve four stations. Dagenham Dock passengers can use EL2 and 287 buses.

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  Buses & Trams · East London

  Broken bus on A118 High Street disrupts 11 TfL routes in Stratford

  A stalled bus on the A118 High Street in Stratford caused delays and diversions for 11 Transport for London bus routes. TfL urged passengers to allow extra time and consult drivers for updates, though no date was given for the incident.

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  Fares & Tickets · London

  c2c launches £15 return fares to Southend for August 2026 day trips

  c2c is selling £15 return tickets for day trips from London to Southend-on-Sea and surrounding stations in August 2026. The offer requires advance purchase and excludes peak times. Children aged 5-15 travel for £2 each, and railcard discounts apply.

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