c2c trains face disruption in early November
Engineering works will affect multiple lines across East London and Essex from November 2 to November 5 and on the weekend of November 7-8.
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Commuters using c2c services should prepare for significant disruption across all lines during the first week of November. Planned engineering works will affect services from November 2, with further alterations scheduled for the weekend of November 7 and 8.
Basildon and Ockendon line alterations
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From November 2 until November 5, engineering work will impact the Basildon line between Laindon and Leigh-on-Sea. During this period, late-night services on this route will either start or terminate at Laindon. Replacement bus services will operate between Laindon and Shoeburyness to assist passengers.
Similarly, the Ockendon line will see engineering works between Laindon and Leigh-on-Sea, and also between Stanford-le-Hope and Pitsea, running concurrently from November 2 to November 5. Late-night services on the Ockendon line will begin or end at Stanford-le-Hope, with replacement buses connecting Stanford-le-Hope and Pitsea, and Pitsea and Shoeburyness.
Weekend engineering work
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Further engineering work is scheduled to take place between Fenchurch Street and Barking over the weekend of November 7 and 8. This will lead to diversions for services on the Basildon, Ockendon, and Rainham lines.
On both Saturday and Sunday, Basildon line services will be diverted to run to Liverpool Street, calling at Stratford but omitting Limehouse and West Ham. Rainham line services will also be diverted to Liverpool Street, calling at Stratford but not Limehouse or West Ham. These services will be extended to Southend Central on Saturday and Shoeburyness on Sunday.
Ockendon line services will operate as train shuttles between Upminster and Grays on November 7 and 8. Passengers will need to change at Upminster or Grays for onward travel towards London and Southend.
Alternative travel options
Passengers affected by these engineering works have options for alternative travel. Tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on Transport for London services. This includes the District line between Tower Hill, West Ham, and Barking. Additionally, the Jubilee line can be used between Stratford and West Ham, and the DLR between Tower Gateway, Limehouse, and West Ham or Stratford.
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+When will c2c trains be disrupted?
c2c trains will face disruption across all lines during the first week of November. Specific works impacting the Basildon and Ockendon lines run from November 2 to November 5. Further weekend engineering works between Fenchurch Street and Barking are scheduled for November 7 and 8.
+Which lines are most affected by the engineering works?
The Basildon and Ockendon lines will see significant alterations from November 2 to November 5, including changes to late-night services and replacement buses. Weekend works between Fenchurch Street and Barking will divert services on the Basildon, Ockendon, and Rainham lines.
+What are the alternative travel options for affected passengers?
Passengers can use their c2c tickets on the District line between Tower Hill, West Ham, and Barking. Tickets are also valid on the Jubilee line between Stratford and West Ham, and on the DLR between Tower Gateway, Limehouse, and West Ham or Stratford.
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