Lines reopened between Barking and Upminster: disruption expected until 21:30  

Route(s) affected

Trains between London Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness

Description

Lines have reopened following a fire next to the track between Barking and Upminster, however, trains are still having to run at reduced speed through the affected area. As services recovers, trains running between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 21:30.

Customer advice:

Passengers for any London bound stations can travel on London Underground services at no extra cost.

Passengers can travel on First bus route 22 between Benfleet & Basildon, bus route B1 / B2 between Basildon & Laindon & bus route B3 between Basildon & Pitsea.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

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.