Refurbishment work to improve Becontree station as part of Transport for London's (TfL) five-year £10bn investment programme is presently underway.

A replacement bus service will be in operation between Dagenham Heathway and Becontree stations

While this refurbishment work takes place, Becontree station will be closed on the weekends of:

  • November 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27 2005
  • January 7-8 and 28-29 2006

A replacement bus service will be in operation between Dagenham Heathway and Becontree stations.

Valid London Underground tickets will also be accepted on Bus Route No. 145 between Dagenham Heathway and Becontree.

Customers are advised to allow an extra 20 minutes to complete journeys.

The refurbishment works being undertaken by Metronet Rail SSL includes the restoration of heritage features, the replacement of CCTV cameras, installation of customer Help Points, an enhanced public address system, new wall tiles, improved lighting and ceilings and tactile strips on platforms and stairs along with contrasting handrails.

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  • Transport for London (TfL) is investing £10 billion over the next five years to improve and expand London's transport network, more than half of that in the Tube
  • Metronet Rail SSL are responsible for the maintenance and renewal of the Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and East London lines
  • The station first opened on 18 July 1932 as part of the extension of electrified District line services to Upminster
  • It replaced an earlier halt situated a little distance away that had opened in 1926 known as Gale Street halt