DELAYS and cancellations expected as the c2c line is blocked due to failure of electricity supply.

Bosses have said the line between Pitsea and Southend Central is blocked following the issue.

However, train services running across the whole c2c network may be cancelled or delayed.

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

c2c also say arrangements have been made for c2c rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys.

A spokesman for c2c said: “Due to failure of electricity between Pitsea and Southend Central the line is blocked.

“Train services running across the whole c2c network may be cancelled or delayed”.