TRAINS between Southend and London are delayed by up to an hour after a train broke down.

The Londonbound track of c2c’s line between Shoebury and London Fenchurch Street is blocked after a train broke down at Rainham.

Train operator has cancelled the 1.50pm service between London Fenchurch Street and Shoebury due to the fault.

Several other trains in both directions have been delayed by the fault since 12.20pm today and c2c has now warned trains running to and from Rainham face delays of up to 60 minutes.

Greater Anglia, which operates the line between London Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria, is accepting tickets.