Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Shoeburyness and Southend Central all lines are blocked.

Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 40 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 8.30pm.

Other services are conveying passengers from Southend Central via Southend East and Shoebury in both directions until further notice.

Arrangements have been made for c2c rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys.

Arriva buses accepting c2c rail tickets.

Greater Anglia are conveying passengers via any reasonable route until further notice.

If your journey has been disrupted by more than 15 minutes, you may be entitled to cash compensation. Please visit the c2c website and search 'Delay Repay' for information on how to claim.