New track sections being delivered to a worksite

Some train services subject to disruption during Early May Bank Holiday

During the Early May Bank Holiday, Network Rail will be working on 550 projects worth £70m to upgrade the railway.

Roger Smith 18th April 2022

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Passengers travelling on the c2c Line between London and Shoeburyness are urged to check before they travel as Network Rail continues it’s work to upgrade the overhead wiring system. The overhead wiring system on this line was installed between 1959 and 1962 and is vulnerable to the heat which causes delays during the summer months. When the weather is hot, the overhead wires sag. These sagging wires can get caught on the pantograph of passing trains, bringing the wires down which results in delays and cancellations. The new wiring system stays taught in all weathers, preventing delays and cancellations for passengers. There will be a rail replacement service in place between Grays, Purfleet, Rainham and Upminster and between Pitsea and Grays and passengers are advised to check before they travel. The level crossing at East Tilbury station, which crosses Princess Margaret Road, will also be closed for short periods while the wire runs take place through that section. Much of the network will remain free of engineering works the Easter weekend, with only first or last trains on some lines being affected by maintenance work. Passengers planning to travel very early in the morning or late at night should check if their journey will be affected. Ellie Burrows, Network Rail’s route director for Anglia, said: “This year, most of the network will be available for passengers to enjoy days out by rail throughout the Easter holidays. Those planning to travel between London and Shoeburyness should check how their journey might be affected by the works. I’d like to thank passengers for their patience while we carry out this important work to renew the track to improve reliability on this busy line.” Across the country, over 95% – will be unaffected by the engineering works taking place, there will be disruption on some routes, so passengers are urged to plan ahead. The railway is vital to Britain’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, and passengers can play a key role in boosting that recovery as they return to the network for both work and leisure. Notes to Editors A rail replacement service will run between Grays, Purfleet, Rainham and Upminster and between Pitsea and Grays. Go to www.nationalrail.co.uk for more information.

c2c rail passengers urged to plan ahead this Easter

Services between London and Shoeburyness will be subject to disruption while Network Rail continues to upgrade the overhead electric lines.

Roger Smith 4th April 2022

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Book Review: London’s Railways since the 1970s by John Law

This book provides a photographic record of how London's railways have changed from the 1970s to the present day.

Roger Smith 27th March 2022

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London, Brighton and South Coast Railway Terrier locomotives celebrate 150 years service

This year marks 150 years since the first LB&SCR A1 Class locomotive, popularly known as the Terrier, entered service.

Roger Smith 12th March 2022

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Update on progress overhauling steam locomotive, Stroudley Terrier No. 72, Fenchurch

The Bluebell Railway has issued its latest on the progress with overhauling Stroudley Terrier No. 72, Fenchurch.

Roger Smith 19th January 2022

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c2c alterations as platform work gets underway at West Horndon

Monday the 20th of December saw the start of substantial platform repair work carried out at West Horndon Station.

Chloe White 22nd December 2021

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60 years of electric trains between London Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness

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Roger Smith 17th November 2021

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Are you a regular passenger on c2c? If so you can help

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Heather Card-Jones 25th October 2021

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Train operator c2c offers free travel for this Sunday’s London Marathon

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Alan Holden 30th September 2021

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New mini break train ticket launched by c2c

Train operator c2c have launched a new money-saving train ticket for people planning to take a seaside break in Southend, or maybe a long weekend in L…

Alan Holden 8th August 2021

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