Lines reopened: residual disruption between Romford and Shenfield expected until 22:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 29 June 2026 at 18:44
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Last updated
Monday 29 June 2026 at 20:38
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
between Romford and Shenfield
Description
Lines have reopened following a trespass incident between Romford and Shenfield. As service recovers, trains running between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
This is expected to cause disruption until 22:00.
Elizabeth line customer advice:
Your ticket will be accepted at no extra cost with the following operators:
London Underground services via any reasonable route
London Buses between Whitechapel / Stratford and Brentwood
c2c services between London Fenchurch Street and Upminster
London Buses and Local buses are conveying passengers via any reasonable route until further notice.
Tip: Travel towards Stratford (London) — a major transport hub with frequent buses into Central London.
From Stratford: 8, 25, 86, 104, 241, 308 - Central London and local connections
From Ilford / Maryland / Forest Gate: 25, 86 - Stratford (London) or Central London
From Romford: 86 - Stratford(London); then continue your journey by bus to Holborn, Bank, or the West End
Customers travelling towards Heathrow Airport are advised:
To change at Whitechapel for a Heathrow Terminal 4 service (free transfers are available between terminals)
Passengers can also use the London Underground Piccadilly line to Heathrow Airport
Greater Anglia customer advice:
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on c2c services between London Fenchurch Street and Southend Central.
Advance purchase tickets holders will be allowed to travel on earlier or later trains if their booked service is cancelled.
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.
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