NewsUK NewsTrainsLIVEUpdated just nowA Greater Anglia train has derailed in Essex - the second train to derail in the UK within 24 hours - with services cancelled between Shenfield and Southend Victoria(Image: Facebook)A Greater Anglia train has derailed close to Wickford in Essex, sparking major disruption on the rail network.The incident is understood to have happened between Wickford and Rayleigh at around 2.21pm, with trains cancelled between London Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria.National Rail said "major disruption" is expected on the rail network until at least 6pm. Air ambulances have been scrambled, although there are no reports of injuries thus far.It comes after a major incident was declared by British Transport Police when three carriages derailed and trapped passengers on board a Southern train near Lewes on Thursday afternoon.Were you on the derailed train in Essex this afternoon? Email livenews@reachplc.com.‌View PostView PostView PostView PostView PostView PostView PostView PostToday15:53 BSTCouncillor says office 'rattled' as train derailedLocal councillor Danielle Belton said she felt her office building shake as the train derailed nearby.Writing on Facebook, she said: “There are going to be delays on the Greater Anglian line between Southend Vic and Liverpool Street due to a train derailing."My office is behind the track at Shotgate and we felt the building rattle quickly followed by a helicopter over head.”Today15:50 BSTBTP confirms rear carriages derailedBritish Transport Police has confirmed the rear carriages of the train derailed but remained upright.It explained: "Officers are currently on scene just south of Wickford railway station in Essex following reports that the rear carriages of a train have derailed in an upright position at 2.12pm today."We’re responding alongside paramedics and the fire service. There are currently no reported injuries."Today15:46 BSTMultiple air ambulances scrambledIt is understood that at least two air ambulances have been sent to the train derailment in Essex.There are no reports of injuries at the moment.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday15:44 BSTFire crews at sceneEssex County Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed firefighters are at the scene of the derailment near Wickford.A spokesperson said: “Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is currently supporting the emergency response to an incident near Wickford.“Our firefighters are working alongside other emergency services and partner agencies at the scene.”A Greater Anglia train has derailed near Wickford in Essex(Image: Facebook)Today15:42 BSTDerailed train was travelling to London Liverpool StreetThe train which derailed near Wickford was a 10-coach Greater Anglia service travelling from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street.It departed Southend Victoria at 1.51pm before derailing shortly before 2.11pm near Wickford in Essex.Emergency services remain at the scene as the response continues.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday15:39 BSTSecond train derailment in 24 hoursThe incident in Wickford comes less than 24 hours after a Southern train derailed near Lewes in East Sussex on Thursday.Twenty people were injured in the Lewes derailment, with two suffering serious injuries and a further 18 sustaining less serious injuries, according to British Transport Police.Three of the train’s eight carriages overturned after coming off the tracks.Today15:38 BSTBritish Transport Police issue statement as train derails near WickfordBritish Transport Police said officers are at the scene of the train derailment south of Wickford railway station in Essex.There are no reported injuries.A spokesperson said: “Officers are currently on scene just south of Wickford railway station in Essex following reports that the rear carriages of a train have derailed in an upright position at 2.12pm today.“We’re responding alongside paramedics and the fire service. There are currently no reported injuries.”Another image of the derailed train(Image: Essex Live)Today15:35 BSTAir ambulance at sceneA picture from Wickford shows an air ambulance at the scene as emergency services respond to the train derailment.Network Rail has confirmed it is dealing with a derailment incident in the area, while crews continue to assess the situation.A Greater Anglia train has derailed near Wickford in Essex(Image: Essex Live)Today15:31 BSTTickets accepted on alternative routesGreater Anglia is urging people not to travel between Shenfield and Southend Victoria until further notice.Tickets will be accepted on the following alternative routes:Circle line between Liverpool Street and Tower Hill (for Fenchurch Street)Jubilee line between Stratford and West Hamc2c services between London Fenchurch Street, West Ham and Southend CentralLiberty line between Romford and Upminster - for c2c connectionsToday15:30 BSTPicture appears to show train off the tracksA picture shared on X appears to show the Greater Anglia train off the tracks near Wickford.We have contacted the British Transport Police and East of England Ambulance Service for further information.A Greater Anglia train has derailed near Wickford in Essex,(Image: Facebook)Today15:26 BSTCouncillor says train has partially derailedCouncillor Alex Myers has said in a Facebook post that a train has partially derailed in Wickford, with emergency services at the scene.He said the footbridge across the railway between Salcott Crescent and Russell Gardens has also been closed.Mr Myers added: “My thoughts are with all onboard, but thankfully does not look as bad as the incident in East Sussex.”Today15:25 BSTNational Rail statement in full after Wickford train derailmentThere is a problem currently under investigation between Southend Victoria and Wickford, meaning that all lines are blocked.As a result, trains running between Southend Victoria and London Liverpool Street will be cancelled.Major disruption is expected to continue until approximately 18:00.Today15:24 BSTMajor disruption expected until 6pmMajor disruption is expected to continue until 6pm.National Rail said all lines between Wickford and Southend Victoria have been closed while the problem is investigated.As a result, trains between London Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria are currently unable to operate.Today15:23 BSTMajor routes affectedThe disruption is affecting Greater Anglia services on two key routes:London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria and Wickford to Southminster.There is currently no indication of when normal services will resume.Today15:20 BSTEmergency services contactedEmergency services have been contacted for further information following the derailment near Wickford.We have approached British Transport Police, the East of England Ambulance Service and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service for an update on the incident.We will bring you any further details as soon as they are confirmed.Today15:14 BSTPassengers told not to travelPassengers have been told not to travel between Shenfield and Southend Victoria until further notice.Greater Anglia said anyone who has already started their journey should speak to a member of staff or use a help point for assistance completing their journey.Today15:14 BSTTrain derailment near WickfordA Greater Anglia train has derailed near Wickford in Essex, according to the Press Association.The incident has caused major disruption across the network, with trains currently unable to run between Shenfield and Southend Victoria.Passengers have been urged not to travel between Shenfield and Southend Victoria until further notice.Today15:13 BSTAnother train has derailedA Greater Anglia train has derailed near Wickford in Essex.‌