Hundreds of commuters could lose rush-hour trains which start at Laindon station as part of a timetable shake-up, it was revealed today.

Rail company c2c has promised more 12-coach trains, faster journeys from many stations and more rush hour services for commuters in south Essex to London.

However, as a trade-off, commuters from Laindon will now have to board trains passing through rather than board one starting from Laindon station.