DISAPPOINTMENT as daytrip steam train company cancel trip from Shoebury at the “last minute”.

The Steam Dreams Rail Co, a steam train which provides day trips and holidays across the country, were due to take passengers on a daytrip from Shoebury to Portsmouth today.

However, last night the company announced the trip had been cancelled “last minute” due to resourcing issues.

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Many Southend residents who had booked the trip, expressed their disappointment on social media.

In a statement on social media, The Steam Dreams Rail Co, apologised to all passengers due to take the trip.

“It is with great disappointment we have had to cancel our trip from Shoebury to Portsmouth tomorrow due to unforeseen last minute resourcing issues resulting in a lack of available crews in the Southern region.

“We do sincerely apologise to all passengers for any inconvenience caused.”

More to follow.