Rail disruption continues for days after Barking freight train derailment

Summarised from This Is Local London's report · Updated 26 Oct, 09:31 · Archive

A freight train derailment in Barking on 23 October has caused ongoing disruption to c2c services.

A GB Rail freight container train travelling from London Gateway partially derailed at Barking on 23 October, causing significant damage to railway infrastructure. c2c services are experiencing ongoing disruption across the route, with the company anticipating continued impact through to the end of Thursday 29 October.

Three stations—Dagenham Dock, Rainham and Purfleet—will not receive services until further notice. Trains usually calling at Stratford and Liverpool Street are being diverted to West Ham and Fenchurch Street. c2c is accepting tickets on alternative routes including TfL buses, First Essex buses and Greater Anglia services, with replacement buses operating on certain routes.

Passengers are advised to check journeys before travelling and allow extra time. Compensation is available for journeys disrupted by more than 15 minutes.

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