Urgent bridge repairs are being blamed for the disruption to c2c services this afternoon. 

Trains across the network are being delayed at Barking, where the work is taking place. 

One services between London Fenchurch Street and Shoebury has been suspended at Barking as a result. 

Passengers are advised to check their journey before they travel.  

Several other services between Southend and London Fenchurch Street have been delayed by several minutes as a result of the disruption.