Last updated:Today at 20:04
Train companies affected:Greater Anglia
Last updated:Today at 19:41
Train companies affected:Greater Anglia
Last updated:Today at 17:46
Train companies affected:National Rail
Major disruption: no trains between Shenfield and Southend Victoria / Southminster expected until 21:30
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Last updated
27 Sep 2024 at 20:04
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between London Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria / Southminster
Description
A train has hit an obstruction on the line at Billericay. As a result of this, all lines are closed. Trains between Shenfield and Southend Victoria / Southminster will be cancelled or revised.
Major disruption is expected until 21:30.
Customer advice
Customers are advised NOT TO TRAVEL between Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria.
Unfortunately, Greater Anglia are unable to run their services between Shenfield and Wickford due to a train breaking down after hitting an obstruction on the line in the Billericay area.
All lines are blocked between Shenfield and Wickford to allow the rescue process to take place.
We ask customers not to travel on these routes. At present, there are no timescales for re-opening. Tickets for today (Friday 27) will be accepted tomorrow (Saturday 28) & ticket restrictions for today have been lifted.
This closure is in place in order to keep customers and staff safe on the railway.
Greater Anglia and Network Rail are doing everything possible to get customers to their destinations, but while the lines are closed, customers are advised to make their own travel arrangements wherever possible.
Alternative Travel Options;
c2c are currently accepting Greater Anglia tickets between London Fenchurch Street and Southend Central
Elizabeth line are also conveying Greater Anglia passengers between London Liverpool Street and Shenfield
Please expect your journey to take longer than usual.
Please note that rail replacement buses are unable to operate due shortage of bus drivers.
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.