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No Elizabeth Line Between Stratford and Romford Over Christmas – Dates and How to Get Around
Updated · First published 10 Nov 2026
There will be no Elizabeth line trains between Stratford and Romford over Christmas and New Year, from Sunday 27 December to Sunday 3 January, while Network Rail carries out major engineering work at Forest Gate.
Greater Anglia services in and out of London Liverpool Street are also affected, and replacement buses will run on parts of the route. Separate works west of London mean there will be no Elizabeth line trains west of Paddington over the festive period either.
What is happening on Christmas Day and Boxing Day?
As usual, most routes will not run on Friday 25 December (Christmas Day) or Saturday 26 December (Boxing Day). A limited Stansted Express service will run on Boxing Day between Stansted Airport and Tottenham Hale only, and Cheshunt station will be open from about 10.30am to 7.45pm.
How do I get around during the closure?
| If you’re travelling… | What to do |
|---|---|
| Between Stratford and Romford | Use the rail replacement buses |
| Between Romford and Shenfield | A reduced Elizabeth line service runs |
| From Shenfield / Ingatestone | Replacement buses run to Newbury Park for the Central line |
| With a Greater Anglia ticket | Valid on the Central line between Newbury Park and Stratford / Liverpool Street |
| From Romford, avoiding buses | Take the Liberty line to Upminster and change – slower, and Upminster is not step-free |
Why is the line closing?
Network Rail is renewing six sets of points on the Great Eastern Main Line at Forest Gate, along with the rails, sleepers and ballast around them. Further improvements are also planned at Forest Gate and Barking stations. The work is being done over Christmas because fewer people travel then.
Always check TfL and National Rail Enquiries before you travel – plans can change.
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