Due to a person hit by a train between Wickford and Southend Victoria the line towards Southend Victoria is closed.
Impact
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until further notice.
Customer advice
With the support of the emergency services and Network Rail, one of the lines has re-opened and some trains can continue to run.
Alternative Travel Options
- Greater Anglia have arranged for you to be able to use your ticket on; c2c services between Southend Central and London Fenchurch Street. London Fenchurch Street is a 12 minute walk from London Liverpool Street station. If you prefer, Greater Anglia have also arranged for your ticket to be accepted on the Circle line between London Liverpool Street and Tower Hill (for London Fenchurch Street), and on the Jubilee line between Stratford and West Ham
- Replacement buses, provided by Goodward and Kevendy are in operation between Wickford and Southend Victoria. Please note that e-scooters, electric and full size bicycles are not permitted on rail replacement vehicles
If you or someone close to you has been affected by this incident or others, you can contact the Samaritans for free. Call 116 123 or visit their website; www.samaritans.org
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 information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
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.