Lightning damaging the electricity supply between Southend Central and Shoeburyness is causing disruption to journeys running between these stations.

As a result, trains are currently unable to operate, and will be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected to continue until 22:30.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement transport has been requested to operate. You will be updated here once this is confirmed.

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 set-down 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.