South Essex commuters are set to have their journeys disrupted by diversions this week as planned engineering work is to take place. 

Diversions will take place on the c2c network, connecting London to Essex, from Monday (August 26) to Thursday (August 29) this coming week. 

The diversions on services come as planned engineering work has been scheduled between Grays and Pitsea stations, according to c2c's website. 

Commuters wishing to travel via the Ockendon c2c line between Monday and Thursday are warned of disruptions that will take place on the line. 

Rail replacement services have been scheduledRail replacement services have been scheduled (Image: c2c) On Monday (August 26) engineering work has been scheduled between Grays and Pitsea. 

The partial line closure means rail replacement services will be in operation between these stations, diverting commuters via Tilbury.

Tilbury Town, East Tilbury and Stanford-le-Hope stations will be served by the rail replacement services. 

A bank holiday service will also be in operation. 

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From Tuesday (August 27) to Thursday (August 29), the Ockendon c2c line will be closed between Stanford-le-Hope and Pitsea. 

Engineering work has been organised from 10.20pm. 

Rail replacement services will be in operation between Stanford-le-Hope and Pitsea stations. 

For more information or to plan your journey, go to www.c2c-online.co.uk/timetable/service-alterations.