Rail Service Changes in East London and Essex Due to Dried-Out Clay

Dried-out clay from heatwaves causes rail disruption in Essex and east London

Rail passengers have been advised to check their journeys before they travel, as dried-out clay under train tracks disrupts services

Train travel chaos as drought dries out clay under railway tracks

Passengers are being warned of possible delays to journeys.

Rail service changes in east London and Essex due to dried-out clay

There are going to be changes to Greater Anglia and c2c train services from tomorrow (Tues 25th Aug) as the railway deals with the side effects of the recent heatwaves. Uneven track on the c2c route caused by dried-out soil (c) Network Rail Because of sustained heat and low rainfall, the clay under long stretches of the railway in Essex has dried out and shrunk, causing track quality issues. To keep everyone moving safely and reliably, speed res…

Rail service changes in Essex and east London due to dried-out clay

From tomorrow, Tuesday 25 August, passengers are advised to check before they travel as GBR Anglia introduces amended timetables on the c2c route and some Greater Anglia services in Essex following record-breaking hot weather.