Greater Anglia trains to resume after Wickford derailment
Services between London Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria are expected to return to normal by August 26.
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Train services from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria are expected to return to normal by Wednesday, August 26, following a derailment near Wickford station in Essex. The incident occurred on Friday, August 14, involving a Greater Anglia service.
The derailment prompted the cancellation of all trains operating between London Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria. Emergency services, including paramedics and firefighters, attended the scene adjacent to Salcott Crescent in Wickford.
Wickford train derailment shuts Liverpool Street to Southend line until next week
Replacement buses run between Wickford and Southminster while engineers assess track damage
Repair Progress and Future Service
Greater Anglia stated that significant progress is being made in repairing the railway. New sleepers and sections of track are being installed as part of a complex repair operation. The company's colleagues are working continuously to reopen the railway and restore full service.
While services to Southend Victoria are scheduled to resume on August 26, the line between Wickford and Southminster will continue to be served by replacement buses. This is due to pre-planned engineering works and is expected to last until Friday, August 28.
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In a separate incident, Southern Rail has announced that services between Haywards Heath and Lewes in East Sussex are expected to resume on Tuesday, September 1. This follows a derailment on August 13 that injured two people.
Questions this report answers
+When will normal train services resume to Southend Victoria?
Normal train services from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria are expected to resume on Wednesday, August 26. This follows a derailment that occurred on August 14 near Wickford station.
+Will the Wickford to Southminster line be affected?
Yes, the line between Wickford and Southminster will continue to use a replacement bus service. This is scheduled to last until Friday, August 28, due to pre-planned engineering works.
+What caused the disruption?
The disruption was caused by a Greater Anglia train derailing near Wickford station in Essex on Friday, August 14. Separately, Southern Rail services were affected by a derailment on August 13.
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