DISRUPTION across south Essex this morning, as a train fault at Benfleet is causing delays on trains across the C2C network.

Routes departing from locations such as Southend, Shoeburyness and Leigh-on-Sea are seeing delays on journeys towards London Fenchurch Street especially.

Train services across the whole of the C2C network are expected to be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

If your journey has been disrupted by more than 15 minutes, you may be entitled to cash compensation. Visit http://tinyurl.com/C2C-help

A C2C spokesman said: "We apologise for the inconvenience caused to passengers journeys this morning.

"Unfortunately, a train fault occurred at Benfleet early this morning which has caused some congestion in the area leading to some services being delayed and altered.

"If you are travelling with us this morning please check your journey here: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/"