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

26th May 2022

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

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.

Infrastructure

c2c rail passengers urged to plan ahead this Easter

by Roger Smith

4th April 2022

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

Network

£1.2m train carriage washer installed in Ilford

A new carriage washing machine has been installed at Greater Anglia's Ilford depot and is set to bring a sparkle ...

by Chloe White

4th December 2021

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Network

New mini break train ticket launched by c2c

by Alan Holden

8th August 2021

Train operator c2c have launched a new money-saving train ticket for people planning to take a seaside break in Southend, ...

Infrastructure

Network Rail completes track work to improve reliability between London and Shoeburyness

by Cameron White

15th July 2021

Track and drainage have been replaced and improved between London and Shoeburyness to provide better reliability.

Network

Extra trains to run between London and Southend for half term holidays

by Alan Holden

28th May 2021

Train operator c2c have announced that for half term they will be doubling the number of off-peak services between London ...

Infrastructure

Greater Anglia invests £4m in train washing system replacement

by Matthew Hickey

4th August 2020

£4m is being invested by Greater Anglia to replace and improve six train washing plants.

Mainline Electric

Southend rail services transformed as £46m upgrade is completed

by Michael Holden

20th April 2020

Network Rail has announced that it has installed new overhead wiring on the Southend Victoria branch line as part of ...

Mainline Electric

Disruption to trains at Billericay due to a landslip

by Michael Holden

20th February 2020

Network Rail has confirmed that a landslip has caused damage to the tracks between Billercay and Wickford, on the Southend ...

Mainline Electric

No trains at weekends until April for Southend rail passengers

by Michael Holden

22nd January 2020

Improvement work for rail passengers in Southend restarts from Saturday 25th January between Southend Victoria and Shenfield.

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

c2c rail passengers urged to plan ahead this Easter

£1.2m train carriage washer installed in Ilford

New mini break train ticket launched by c2c

Network Rail completes track work to improve reliability between London and Shoeburyness

Extra trains to run between London and Southend for half term holidays

Greater Anglia invests £4m in train washing system replacement

Southend rail services transformed as £46m upgrade is completed

Disruption to trains at Billericay due to a landslip

No trains at weekends until April for Southend rail passengers

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