Disruption between Grays and Barking via Rainham (Essex) expected until 18:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Southend Central / Leigh-on-Sea / Pitsea / Grays and London Fenchurch Street

Description

A broken down freight train between Purfleet and Rainham (Essex) means that the line towards Barking is blocked. As a result, trains running between Grays and Barking via Rainham (Essex) may be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 18:00.

Customer advice:

c2c are sourcing rail replacement buses to run between Grays and Upminster, calling at stations via Rainham (Essex).

You may use your ticket on London Buses via Lakeside / Upminster / Rainham / Barking at no extra cost.

Check before you travel:

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

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.