A fault with the signalling system between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea / Walton-on-the-Naze means that all lines are blocked. Services running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 09:45.

Customer Advice

Unfortunately due to loss of communication in the signal box, train services between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea / Walton-on-the-Naze are being disrupted.

Network Rail response teams are investigating what the issue is.

Advance purchase tickets holders will be allowed to travel on earlier or later trains if their booked service is cancelled.

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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.