Operator: London Overground
Routes affected:London Overground between London Liverpool Street and Chingford
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Engineering work is taking place between Hackney Downs and Chingford, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
After 23:00 each night, buses will replace trains will run between Hackney Downs and Chingford.
Ticket acceptance:
If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following operators’ services:
- Mildmay line to / from Hackney Central and London Bus route 253 for Clapton
If you are using contactless payment / Oyster card, you can also use the above alternative travel options but you will be required to pay the normal tap in / tap out fares for your journey.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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 set-down 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.
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