RAIL passengers are facing disruption this morning due to a defective track.

A speed restriction is in place on one of the Liverpool Street-bound lines at Bow Junction and is affecting services from Clacton, Colchester, Braintree, Chelmsford, Witham, Southminster and Southend.

Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.