Amended timetable on the c2c network until further notice 

Route(s) affected

All c2c routes to / from London Fenchurch Street

Description

Multiple speed restrictions have been imposed across the c2c network. With trains having to run at a reduced speed, c2c have introduced an amended timetable. This has been done to offer more certainty about services and reduce the risk of short-notice disruption.

Disruption is expected to continue until further notice.

Travel advice:

As of Tuesday 25 August, services towards London from Shoeburyness and Upminster, and from Pitsea and Grays will depart at least six minutes earlier than normal. Services from London and arriving at stations between Upminster and Shoeburyness and Grays and Pitsea will arrive at least six minutes later than normal. This timetable is reflected up to and including Friday 4 September.

Additional information:

The prolonged dry weather has caused the clay underneath the tracks to dry out and shrink. This has caused the track to drop in places and become uneven. In response, speed restrictions have been put in place to keep everyone moving safely and smoothly.

Speed restrictions will need to be in place until the ground conditions have recovered, which can take some time. The normal timetables will be reintroduced as soon as possible, with further updates to be provided in due course.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey up to and including Friday 4 September using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. We don't quite know how service will look for c2c on Saturday 5 September and beyond so please check back later.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.