A SOUTH Essex train station’s platform waiting room is closed due to a “fly infestation”.

A sign on the platform two door of the inside seating area at Billericay station, in Radford Way, has been put up.

Echo: Station - BillericayStation - Billericay (Image: Newsquest)

This side serves Southend Victoria services.

The sign reads: “Waiting room closed due to fly infestation.”

However, platform one’s, which serves London Liverpool Street services, waiting room is open for passengers.

Echo: Open - platform one waiting roomOpen - platform one waiting room (Image: Newsquest)

The Echo has contacted Greater Anglia, which operates the station, for a comment.