No rail services are running between Romford and Upminster because of a broken down train on the short line.

National Rail warned services, which stop at Emerson Park, wouldn’t return to normal before 2pm and urged passengers to plan accordingly.

Tickets are being accepted on the following bus routes:

• 165 between Romford and Hornchurch via Emerson Park

• 248 between Romford and Upminster

• 256 between Emerson Park and Hornchurch

• 370 between Romford and Upminster via Emerson Park