A MAJOR south Essex train line is blocked after a signalling failure between Barking and Fenchurch Street.
c2c say there may be cancellations to services on all routes due to a fault with the signalling system.
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Train services running across the whole c2c network may be cancelled, delayed, or revised.
London Underground are conveying passengers via any reasonable route until further notice.
Arrangements have been made for c2c rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys.
A spokesman for c2c said: “Due to a fault with the signalling system between Barking and London Fenchurch Street the line is blocked.
“Train services running across the whole c2c network may be cancelled, delayed, or revised.
"Disruption is expected until 4:15pm."
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