Commuters can expect cancellations and delays of up to 20 minutes on Greater Anglia trains towards Straford due to a defective track between Goodmayes and Seven Kings.

Train services running through these stations – including Chadwell Heath, Forest Gate, Manor Park and Romford – have to run at a reduced and may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

A Network Rail team are on site and will have the problem resolved as soon as possible

Disruption is expected to take place until until 12pm today (November 20).

Specific train service alterations are available at www.journeycheck.com/greateranglia/Advance purchase tickets holders are allowed to travel on earlier or later trains if their booked service is cancelled.