Lines reopened: disruption between Barking and London Fenchurch Street expected until 10:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Thursday 16 October 2025 at 05:05
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Last updated
Thursday 16 October 2025 at 09:06
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Shoeburyness / Thorpe Bay / Southend Central / Leigh-on-Sea / Pitsea / Grays / Laindon and London Fenchurch Street
Description
Following a fire next to the tracks in the Limehouse area and an earlier trespass incident in the West Ham area, all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains travelling between Barking and London Fenchurch Street may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 10:30.
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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.