TRAIN lines are blocked in south Essex leaving trains cancelled and delayed.

Due to overhead wire problems between Shenfield and Wickford, lines to Southend are blocked.

Services to London Liverpool Street have also been affected.

Rail replacement buses will run between Shenfield and Southend Victoria until "further notice."

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A spokesman from Greater Anglia, said: "Due to overhead wire problems between Shenfield and Wickford, the line between Shenfield and Southend Victoria has been suspended.

"Wickford to Southminster services are unaffected.

"Network Rail are on site looking into the cause of the issue."

 

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