Delays and skipped stations on south Essex c2c network due to late freight train
The disruption is affecting services between London Fenchurch Street and Pitsea and Grays.
According to the rail operator, the train was delayed at Dagenham Dock and has now been moved on.
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An update from c2c states: "Grays to London Fenchurch Street due 07:57 has been delayed at Grays and is now 3 minutes late.
"This is due to a late running freight train at Grays.
"Pitsea to London Fenchurch Street due 08:48 will be started from Stanford-Le-Hope.
"It will no longer call at Pitsea.
"This is due to a late running freight train at Dagenham Dock."
Later services throughout the morning appear to be unaffected by the disruption.
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