Greater Anglia is warning passengers of major disruption this afternoon due to a problem under investigation.

All lines have been closed as a result of the problem, and major disruption is expected until further notice.

The British Transport Police say that they are responding to reports of a derailment near Wickford station.

Paramedics are responding alongside offers, but they are no reported injuries onboard.

Greater Anglia trains between London Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria will be cancelled throughout.

Alternative services are running between London Liverpool Street and Shenfield, with passengers advised not to travel between Shenfield and Southend Victoria.

Additionally, services cannot run between Wickford and Southminster.

Tickets for travel today (14th August) are valid for use tomorrow (15th August), and ticket acceptance is in place with c2c and London Underground services.

This is a breaking news story, more information will be added below as we get it.

14th August 2026 at 16:36 – DfT Statement

“We are aware of a derailment involving a Greater Anglia train near Wickford, Essex. The train is upright, there are no reported injuries and investigators have already been deployed to the site.

“Our railways remain amongst the safest in the world and while incidents like this are extremely rare, when they do occur, they are taken very seriously.”

14th August 2026 at 15:35 – BTP Statement released

The British Transport Police have sent the following statement: “Officers are currently on scene at Wickford railway station in Essex following reports that the rear carriages of a train have derailed in an upright position at 2.12pm today. We’re responding alongside paramedics and the fire service. There are currently no reported injuries.”