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was opened between East Horndon and Pitsea on 1 June 1888 and allowed trains between London and Southend to avoid the longer route via Tilbury, significantly reducing journey times. Laindon station opened with the new line in 1888 and Pitsea, originally opened in 1855, became a
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on 4 January 1949. Laindon and Pitsea stations fell within the new town boundary, albeit on the periphery. As was the case at other new towns, it took many years to deliver a railway station. Basildon station was opened by
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In September 2022, the down (towards Southend) platform was partially closed, preventing 12-carriage trains from calling at the station in that direction.
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The ticket hall houses a retail unit as well as self-service ticket machines. The ticket office has three serving positions.
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to the east. Its three-letter station code is BSO. The station and all its trains are currently operated by
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As of the June 2024 timetable the typical Monday to Friday off-peak service is:
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The station has two platforms, both located on the upper level.
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Basildon
Borough of Basildon
51°34′04″N 0°27′24″E / 51.5679°N 0.4566°E / 51.5679; 0.4566
Grid reference
TQ703883
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British Rail
Office of Rail and Road
London, Tilbury and Southend line
Basildon
London Fenchurch Street
Laindon
Pitsea
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London, Tilbury and Southend Railway
junction station

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