Passengers are facing delays after all lines between Burnham and Southminster were blocked.
The disruption was due to a track defect.
Train services running to and from the stations may be revised with disruption expected until 4pm.
Buses are replacing trains for people traveling between the two stations.
Due to a track defect between Burnham-On-Crouch and #Southminster all lines are blocked. Train services running to and from these stations may be revised. Disruption is expected until 16:00. GA
— Greater Anglia (@greateranglia) September 19, 2018
#Southminster - A bus replacement will be operating between Burnham On Crouch and Southminster operated by Fords of Althorne
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) September 19, 2018
Owing to track defect between Burnham On Crouch and #Southminster lines have reopened but trains will have to run at reduced speed while Network Rail staff work on the line. GA
— Greater Anglia (@greateranglia) September 19, 2018
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