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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Delays and alterations on south Essex c2c line as object caught in overhead wires
SERVICES across c2c's south Essex network are being disrupted this morning following reports of an object caught in overhead wires. Passengers travelling both two and from London can expect to see alterations to their journeys. There is currently no further detail about the cause of the disruption, but it appears to be focused around Barking station. We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. At around 6.45am, c2c said: "Due to an object being caught on the overhead electric wires, the 5.44am Shoebury to London Fenchurch Street service and the 6.59am London Fenchurch Street to Shoebury service have been altered." Read more C2c chaos as faults at multiple stations see delays across Essex network Rail replacement planned on c2c line this week as engineering works take place Contract awarded to make south Essex c2c station step-free for the first time This has been followed by further updates of later trains being hit by the same issue. The disruption comes as south Essex passengers are continuing to be asked to avoid using contactless payment due to an overcharging error. A technical issue in the rail operator's fares data means pay as you go with contactless fares are currently being charged at an additional £3.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Photos show packed Southend seafront as mini-heatwave sweeps the UK
PHOTOS taken on Southend seafront yesterday show the thousands of sun-seekers making the most of the UK's mini-heatwave. Temperatures reached as high as 28C in Southend yesterday, with today's conditions set to be similarly sweltering. Packed - Sun-seekers filled Southend's beach yesterday (Image: Simon Murdoch) The seafront has been packed over the weekend, as south Essex residents and visitors from further afield flock to soak up the sun. We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. Yesterday, rail operator c2c issued safety advice to passengers travelling amid the mini-heatwave, urging them to carry water and avoid boarding carriages if they felt unwell. Crowds - Residents and visitors alike are making the most of the sun (Image: Simon Murdoch) The high temperatures are expected to carry through to Monday before cooling as the week goes on. Read more Seafront traders brace for a bumper weekend as mini-heatwave hits Southend The five best south Essex restaurants to take your dad to this Father's Day Classic car enthusiasts praised after problem-free Southend seafront meet Busy - Seafront traders have welcomed the soaring temperatures (Image: Simon Murdoch) Business owners and seafront traders have welcomed the heat, which has seen visitor numbers skyrocket in recent days.
BBC News
13-06-2025
- BBC News
c2c contactless overpayments to continue until 29 June
Train passengers have been warned they could be mistakenly overcharged for their journeys until late issue has been affecting people using contactless payments on some c2c services between Essex and refunds were being arranged for those who had been charged an additional £3 per trip, the train operator expected the situation to be resolved by 29 June. Only journeys to or from stations outside Zone 6 - and that started at either Fenchurch Street or Liverpool Street in London - have been affected. 'Extremely sorry' Transport for London (TfL) has been working with c2c to resolve the issue, which was first reported on first round of refund payments would be made over the weekend, c2c director Eleni Jordan said a "technical issue" was causing the overpayments."We are extremely sorry for any inconvenience caused and appreciate our customers' understanding and patience," he said. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
c2c issues apology after south Essex customers overcharged for journeys
RAIL operator, c2c, has issued an apology to customers who have been overcharged on journeys between south Essex stations and London. Due to a reported technical issue, some customers using contactless payments have been overcharged by up to £3 per journey. c2c has said that it is working with Transport for London to resolve the issue and have advised passengers to purchase paper or e-tickets to ensure the fare is correct. We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. "Due to an unforeseen technical issue, c2c is aware that customers using pay as you go with contactless ticketing for journeys between c2c stations outside the Oyster Zone (beyond Upminster and Grays) and Fenchurch Street or Liverpool Street from Sunday June 8, are being overcharged by up to £3 per journey," said a spokesperson for c2c. "This only applies to journeys that either started or ended at Fenchurch Street or Liverpool Street stations. "c2c is working closely with Transport for London to resolve the issue and, in the meantime, customers are advised to purchase paper or e-tickets instead of using contactless (for journeys that start or end at Fenchurch Street or Liverpool Street stations) to ensure they are charged the correct fare. "c2c would like to apologise to customers for any inconvenience this technical issue is causing. "Customers are advised to keep a full record of all contactless journeys where they have been overcharged, and a further update, including details of how to claim a refund, will be shared as soon as possible." Contactless ticketing has been significantly expanded across the c2c network in recent months, with the rail operator celebrating high-use since roll-out.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Delays expected as c2c line reopens following south Essex signalling fault
RAIL lines have reopened between Pitsea and West Horndon following an earlier signalling fault on c2c network. Significant disruption was expected due to the fault, with the rail operator now warning that some delays may remain. Passengers have been advised to check their journeys and plan for minor delays and service revisions - disruption is expected to last until 8.15am. We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. A spokesperson for c2c said: "Following a fault with the signalling system between Pitsea and West Horndon the line is now open. Disruption is expected until 08:15 09/06. "Train services via Basildon are returning to normal but some services may still be delayed or revised." Greater Anglia is currently conveying passengers via any reasonable route until further notice with arrangements made for c2c rail tickets to be accepted on these journeys.
