A signalling problem at Kelvedon is causing delays of up to 30 minutes to journeys between Shenfield and Colchester.
The delays are expected to continue until 7pm this evening.
Engineers are currently working to restore the signalling.
For updates, follow @nationalrailenq or use the hastag #Kelvedon.
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