Commuters faced cancellations and delays of more than half-an-hour this morning due to a train failure.

Rail users on the c2c line from Shoebury to London Fenchurch Street were held outside Westcliff station at 6.15am for 36 minutes, while technical problems with the train in front of them were dealt with.

A commuter who did not wish to be named said: "We've been stuck outside Westcliff for about half-an-hour and they have just told us there are technical difficulties with the train ahead."

Published Thursday August 26, 2004

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