First published Oct 14, 2026, 9:45:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 14, 2026, 10:19:15 PM UTC

TfL disruption — BARKING ROAD, Upton Park

A collision has diverted Route 115 in both directions, with buses starting and terminating at Plaistow Abbey Arms and no service to or from East Ham. The disruption was reported on 14 October 2026.

Illustrative image: The once busy Ripple Lane diesel depot is long gone, replaced by a new rail over rail flyover carrying the branch to barking Riverside. On the LTS line, it is still a busy spot for freight throughout the day. — kitmasterbloke/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

Why it matters

The diversion and suspended stops affect bus service for people travelling on Route 115 in the area.

Location

Categories: travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

Transport for London Transit Disruptions TfL disruption — BARKING ROAD, Upton ParkPowered by TfL Open Data. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2016. Geomni UK Map data © and database rights 2019. Usage terms
Transport for London Transit Disruptions TfL disruption — BARKING ROAD, Upton ParkPowered by TfL Open Data. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2016. Geomni UK Map data © and database rights 2019. Usage terms
Transport for London Transit Disruptions TfL disruption — BARKING ROAD, Upton ParkPowered by TfL Open Data. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2016. Geomni UK Map data © and database rights 2019. Usage terms
Transport for London Transit Disruptions TfL disruption — BARKING ROAD, Upton ParkPowered by TfL Open Data. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2016. Geomni UK Map data © and database rights 2019. Usage terms
Transport for London Transit Disruptions TfL disruption — BARKING ROAD, Upton ParkPowered by TfL Open Data. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2016. Geomni UK Map data © and database rights 2019. Usage terms

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