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Royal gems along c2c’s London train route in new map

To celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, c2c has produced a map highlighting the royal-themed points of interest along its route.

Roger Smith 26th May 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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Class 710 trains operating on London Overground

Transport for London completes Class 710 introduction

Transport for London has announced that they have introduced the final Class 710 train.

Michael Holden 9th November 2020

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Level crossing safety reminder as new trains operate between Romford and Upminster

Network Rail and Transport for London are reminding the public about level crossing usage on London Overground between Romford and Upminster as new tr…

Michael Holden 5th October 2020

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