A LATE running freight train has caused delays and cancellations to trains between London and Southend this morning.

The 6.50am train from London Liverpool Street, due to arrive in Southend Victoria at 7.50am, is seven minutes late.

The same service at 7.05am is 14 minutes late and is not calling at Stratford, Billericay, Rayleigh, Hockley, Rochford, Southend Airport and Prittlewell.

It has been delayed at London Liverpool Street.

It was due at Southend at 8.04am but is now expected at 8.18am.