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Basildon platform upgrade works to start in July
Local rail company c2c has announced that works to reinstate the full length of platform two at Basildon station will...
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c2c contributes over £1.8m in social value to local communities
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Local rail company c2c is once again sponsoring Havens Hospices’ annual art trail and has announced it will be offering a...
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An apology for disruption – Tuesday 8 July
We are very sorry for the disruption our customers experienced today. What happened? At approximately 01:30 on Tuesday 8 July,...
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The Journey Continues: c2c and Southend United announce continuation of partnership
04 July 2025 Local rail company c2c and Southend United have today proudly announced the continuation of their Platinum Partnership...
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Rainham station summer renewal works to replace platform decks and improve customer experience
Local train operator Trenitalia c2c has confirmed that it will be undertaking work to renew substantial lengths of both platforms...
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c2c Partners with Estuary 2025 to Host ‘Who Am I?’ Installation at Tilbury Town Station
Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c is partnering with Estuary Festival to present ‘Who Am I?,’ a touring installation by artist...
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c2c teams up with East London school to celebrate Better Transport Week
Local rail company c2c has teamed up with Colegrave Primary School in Stratford to celebrate Better Transport Week, and to...
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Ongoing technical issue affecting pay as you go with contactless fares
Local rail company Trenitalia c2c has confirmed that it is working closely with Transport for London to resolve the recent...
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Technical issue currently affecting contactless fares
Page last updated 11 June 2025. We advise customers travelling from stations east of Upminster and Grays to Fenchurch Street...
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Rock ’n’ Roll Pioneer Wilko Johnson honoured with c2c train
Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c is proud to have honoured rock 'n' roll icon, Essex native and co-founder of the...
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c2c contactless ticketing hits 10k taps per day milestone
Local rail company Trenitalia c2c has announced that pay as you go with contactless ticketing continues to be hugely popular,...
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c2c appoints King’s Trust graduates after successful programme
Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c has appointed four new members of permanent staff, following their successful completion of the c2c/King’s...
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c2c Commends SUFC on Reaching the National League Promotion Final
On behalf of everyone at c2c, the proud Platinum Partner of Southend United Football Club, we would like to commend...
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c2c and Fatima Whitbread MBE mark 30 years of Chafford Hundred station at community celebration
Olympian Fatima Whitbread MBE, Thurrock MP Jen Craft, Councillor Qaisar Abbas and Councillor Aaron Green, both representing West Thurrock and South...
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Travel advice: Southend United Wembley 1 June
Page last updated 30 May 2025 Due to planned engineering works, Wembley Park Station will be closed on Sunday 1st...
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c2c and Southend United surprise Bournes Green Junior School with special Wembley final kit
Local rail company Trenitalia c2c and Southend United Football Club paid a surprise visit to Bournes Green Junior school on...
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Apology to c2c customers after disruption - 22 May 2025
We are very sorry for the delays that some customers faced yesterday evening. This was due to a fault with...
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c2c equips all stations with life-saving defibrillators
Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c has fitted each of its 26 stations with life-saving, community-accessible defibrillators. The defibrillators have been...
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c2c Commits to Social Mobility and Community Transformation across East London & South Essex: Report
A landmark impact report, ‘Breaking Down Barriers,’ launched on Monday 12 May at the House of Commons by award-winning train...
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Apology to c2c customers after disruption - 13 May 2025
We are very sorry for the delays that some customers faced this morning. This was due to a trespass incident...
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c2c’s inaugural Kick4Kindness football tournament raises over £7k for local mental health charities
Local rail company Trenitalia c2c has announced that its recent Kick4Kindness 7-a-side football tournament raised over £7k for local mental...
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c2c Surprises Commuters with VE Day Event at Fenchurch Street
On 8 May 2025, rail operator Trenitalia c2c surprised commuters travelling through its London terminus, Fenchurch Street station, with a...
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Trenitalia c2c announces membership of the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse
Trenitalia c2c is delighted to announce its membership of the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA), a leading business network...
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Smartcard outage – 30 April 2025
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Street to Seat: c2c's newest drivers begin training
Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c has welcomed a new cohort of trainee drivers to the team as part of its...
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Minor amendments to c2c timetable from Sunday 18 May
East London and south Essex train operator c2c is making minor amendments to its timetable in May to enhance service...
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Free c2c travel for London Marathon runners
Local rail company Trenitalia c2c will be providing free train travel for those taking part in this year’s London Marathon...
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c2c trials interactive British Sign Language screens for deaf passengers
Local rail company Trenitalia c2c has announced it is installing British Sign Language (BSL) screens at locations across the route to...
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Contactless ticketing hits a quarter of a million taps in record time
Local rail company Trenitalia c2c has announced that over 250,000 contactless payment taps in and out at its new contactless...
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Amulet stays on track with c2c
Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c has extended its partnership with Amulet, the security provider that specialises in the rail sector,...
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An apology for disruption – Thursday 20 March
Pictured above: An example of clipping points on railway track. We are very sorry for the disruption our customers experienced...
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Urgent roof repair works at Rainham station this March and April
Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c has today announced that urgent maintenance and repair works are being carried out to the...
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Six months to go until c2c Ultra Marathon 2025
There are now just six months to go before local rail operator Trenitalia c2c’s 2025 Ultra Marathon takes place -...
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c2c invites customers to join Accessibility Panel
South Essex train operator Trenitalia c2c is inviting local people who have lived experience of disability to create a more...
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Apology to c2c customers - Wednesday 5 March
We are very sorry for the disruption our customers experienced this morning during this morning’s peak on the c2c route. ...
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Apology to c2c customers after network-wide disruption
We are very sorry for the delays that you faced to your commute this morning. This was due to overhead...
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Local MP welcomes initial success of c2c’s contactless ticketing rollout
19 February 2025 The MP for Castle Point, Dame Rebecca Harris, has welcomed the initial success of pay as you...
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National rail fares to increase on 2 March 2025
As part of the Government’s national policy for ticket price changes, national rail fares will increase across the country by...
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c2c sponsors new Talking Telescope at Thurrock nature reserve
Local rail operator c2c Trenitalia has funded the installation of a new ‘talking’ telescope on the viewing platform of Essex...
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Local MPs join c2c to support the launch of pay as you go with contactless ticketing
The MPs for Basildon & Billericay and Thurrock today joined colleagues from local rail operator Trenitalia c2c to support the...
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Music brings psychological benefits for c2c commuters – new research
30 January 2025 Local rail operator c2c Trenitalia has unveiled new research findings revealing that 98% of UK commuters listen...
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Pay as you go with contactless to launch across the entire c2c network this February
[Monday 20 January] c2c has announced that from next month customers will be able to pay for their journeys right...
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Trenitalia c2c embarks on major project to repaint entire Class 357 fleet
Trenitalia c2c is currently undertaking a significant project to repaint its entire Class 357 train units with the first units...
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c2c celebrates UK rail’s 200th anniversary by joining the Great British Rail Sale
14 January 2025 Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c is offering up to 50% off Off-Peak Return tickets as part of...
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An apology for disruption – Monday 13 January and Tuesday 14 January
We are very sorry for the disruption our customers experienced yesterday and during this morning’s peak on the c2c route. ...
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Inspiring the next generation: Zak's special day at c2c
Last week we were delighted to welcome a special guest to our driver Training Academy at Southend Central when 9-year-old...
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c2c recovers £596,493 from fare evaders in record year
07 January 2025 Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c recouped a record-breaking £596,493 from ticketless travel in 2024, after clamping down...
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Pre-Christmas works completed on c2c network with 50-year-old-rail replaced
23 December 2024 Engineers have completed track and station improvement works on the c2c route to help boost reliability and...
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Incident review: Thursday 12 December
Dear customer, We are very sorry for the delays that you faced to your commute last night. This was due...
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Vote for this year's c2c Frontline Customer Colleague of the Year Award
Here at c2c we're all about making every journey the best it can be, and our people are key to...
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c2c partners with HARP to combat homelessness this winter
Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c is proud to be supporting Southend-based homeless charity, HARP, this festive season by hosting donation...
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Young c2c passenger becomes Fenchurch Street station’s train announcer
The team from local train operator c2c Trenitalia welcomed 13-year-old Rainham-resident Bowie to Fenchurch Street station ahead of International Day...
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c2c’s Basildon station celebrates 50 years of serving the community
26 November 2024 The local train operator Trenitalia c2c commemorated the 50th anniversary of Basildon station's opening with a midday...
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c2c and BTP launch new Rail Safety Survey to customers
25 November 2024 To mark White Ribbon Day 2024, local rail operator Trenitalia c2c has launched its 2024 Rail Safety...
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Timetable changes from Sunday 15 December
East London and south Essex train operator c2c are making minimal alterations to its timetable in December. The train times...
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Report: c2c customers enjoy combined £6.7bn in regional passenger benefits
14 November 2024 Customers using south Essex and east London train operator Trenitalia c2c are benefiting from billions of pounds...
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Reduced car parking at c2c stations this winter
13 November 2024 Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c has published details on the temporary withdrawal of car parking spaces at...
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Ortis Deley fronts c2c’s campaign to warn passengers: don’t gamble on fare evasion
Commuters and train travellers have been warned not to gamble on fare evasion, as east London and south Essex train...
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Free c2c travel for military personnel and veterans to attend remembrance services
Trenitalia-owned train operator c2c is offering free travel to service personnel and veterans travelling to and from Remembrance services this...
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c2c and the Sycamore Trust collaborate on autism awareness travel film
Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c is proud to announce that it has worked with local charity, the Sycamore Trust to...
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Get onboard with c2c and Ambassador Cruise Line’s festive competition
Local rail operator, c2c Trenitalia, is delighted to have partnered with Essex-based, no-fly cruise company, Ambassador Cruise Line, to offer...
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Weekend engineering works on c2c routes: 50-year-old rail to be replaced before Christmas
Passengers on Trenitalia c2c are being encouraged to check before they travel as essential works are planned by Network Rail...
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c2c’s Ultra Marathon to return in 2025 in aid of Gold Geese
Following the phenomenal success of the 2024 event, local rail operator Trenitalia c2c is delighted to announce that it will...
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c2c appoints first Chief of Staff
21 October 2024 Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c is delighted to announce that it has appointed Stephanie Michael as its...
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c2c partners with Essex firefighters in visit to Shoeburyness depot
c2c welcomed the group from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service for the tour of its fleet on Friday, 11...
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c2c advises customers to plan ahead for Christmas and New Year
Trenitalia-owned train operator c2c is advising customers to plan ahead and be flexible with their travel plans over Christmas and...
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Vote for c2c’s Shoeburyness cafe in the ‘World Cup of Stations 2024’
Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c is proud to be taking part in the World Cup of Stations 2024, with the...
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c2c partners with Southend United and Mind to promote mental health and well-being on World Mental Health Day
[Thursday 10 October] Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c has partnered with Southend United Football Club and Mind to raise awareness...
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c2c remains top train operating company in Great Britain for overall customer satisfaction
Recent results of the independent consumer Rail User Survey revealed that c2c was top for leaving passengers satisfied with their...
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c2c and Southend United kit launch film nominated for prestigious Football Content Award
[Tuesday 24 September] Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c and Southend United Football Club have been nominated for prestigious Football Content...
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c2c and Essex Wildlife Trust partner to celebrate World Car Free Day 2024
Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c has partnered with Essex Wildlife Trust to celebrate World Car Free Day 2024 this Sunday...
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c2c supports The Song School with launch of new drum class
[17 September 2024] Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c is delighted to announce that it has donated a brand-new drum kit...
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Launch of pay as you go with contactless delayed due to ongoing TfL cyber security incident
[Thursday 12 September] Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c has confirmed that plans to launch pay as you go with contactless...
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c2c achieves BTP vulnerable people re-accreditation
[Thursday 22 August 2024] Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c is delighted to announce it has achieved a full re-accreditation under...
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c2c Appoints First Accessibility and Integrated Travel Manager
[6 August 2024] Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c has appointed its first Accessibility and Integrated Travel Manager, to ensure that...
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c2c statement - incident on Southend seafront 30 July 2024
In light of last night's reported events on Southend seafront, we have this morning issued the following statement. We continue...
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c2c celebrates national safe stations accreditation
[30 July 2024] Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c is proud to announce that all 26 of its stations have been...
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Rail operator c2c announced as Southend United’s new shirt sponsor
[Thursday 25 July, 17:00] Southend United Football Club has today announced that east London and south Essex rail operator, c2c,...
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Great value days out in Southend-on-Sea with c2c and Adventure Island
[Tuesday 23 July 2024] Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c has teamed up with two of Southend’s leading tourist attractions to...
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c2c launches digital Family Travelcard as part of its summer value campaign
[22 July 2024] Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c has expanded its ticketing suite just in time for summer with its...
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c2c recovers £255k in prosecution payments since the start of 2024
[Wednesday 10 July 2024] Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c has recouped over £255,000 in lost revenue so far this year,...
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c2c sponsors new Gold Geese ‘Goslings’ seafront fundraiser
[Monday 8 July 2024] Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c, is proud to be supporting local children’s cancer charity, Gold Geese’s...
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c2c announces revised deadline for reaching net zero
[4 July 2024] Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c has announced that it has reviewed and revised its net zero targets in...
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An apology for disruption – Thursday 27 June
We are very sorry for the disruption our customers experienced last night on the c2c route. What happened? Yesterday,...
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c2c and Primary Engineer celebrate school children’s rail engineering designs
[20 June 2024] Local rail operator, Trenitalia c2c is proud to reveal that its second annual school rail project -...
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c2c’s inaugural Ultra Marathon hailed a huge success by runners and supporters
[17 June 2024] Local rail operator, Trenitalia c2c, hosted its first ever Ultra Marathon on Saturday 15 June, with 250...
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c2c joins Campaign for Better Transport to promote rail travel
[17 June 2024] Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c is delighted to be taking part in the Better Transport Week campaign,...
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Over 300 runners set for inaugural c2c Ultra Marathon
[14 June 2024] Local rail operator, Trenitalia c2c, has confirmed that over 300 runners will be at the start line...
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c2c opens new driver simulator academy
[Tuesday 11 June 2024] c2c is proud to announce that it has opened its brand-new Driver Simulator Academy in Southend to...
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New timetable now live
Our new timetable, which includes two additional morning peak services and the reintroduction of four off-peak trains per hour on...
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The Song School and c2c hum to the same tune with new partnership
[5 June 2024] Local rail operator, c2c, is delighted to announce it has partnered with The Song School in Southend,...
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c2c brings student’s train-themed planter vision to life
[23 May 2024] Local rail operator, Trenitalia c2c, unveils train-themed planter, designed by Bournes Green student, Bella Gjika, at special...
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c2c's sustainability targets validated by SBTi
c2c has today announced that its near-term (2030) and net-zero science-based targets (2050), outlined in the company’s Decarbonisation Strategy, have been...
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c2c Partners with Grays Convent to Deliver Thurrock’s Next Top Boss Project
[14 May 2024] Local rail operator, c2c Trenitalia, is proud to announce the installation of the first complimentary period care...
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New Mind signage at Basildon station aims to raise mental health awareness
[Monday 13 May 2024] Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c, has partnered with mental health charity Basildon Mind to raise awareness...
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Reminder: 190 Extra Weekly Services for c2c Customers from June 2
[9 May 2024] East London and South Essex rail firm Trenitalia c2c is reminding customers that several timetable changes are...
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c2c’s award-winning 357 trains clock up 150 million miles
[29 April 2024] East London and South Essex rail firm Trenitalia c2c Ltd is celebrating a major operational milestone as...
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c2c issues record-breaking £10k fine to historic and persistent fare evader
[23 April 2024] East London and South Essex rail firm c2c Trenitalia says its work to crackdown on fare evasion...
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Industrial action update May
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An apology for disruption – Monday 15 April & Tuesday 16 April
We are very sorry for the disruption our customers experienced on the evening of Monday 15 April and throughout yesterday...
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An apology for disruption – Monday 15 April & Tuesday 16 April
We are very sorry for the disruption our customers experienced last night and today on the c2c route. This is...
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Free travel with c2c for those taking part in the London Marathon
[15 April 2024] East London and South Essex rail firm c2c Trenitalia to provide free train travel for those taking...
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Industrial action update April
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c2c’s June timetable changes see additional morning peak and off-peak services
[26 March 2024] East London and South Essex rail firm c2c Trenitalia has announced a number of timetable changes to...
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Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry to cease operations on Sunday 31 March
Jetstream Tours, the operator responsible for providing the Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry, has announced that the service is being withdrawn...
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Rail firm c2c adds Missing People Charity as Delay Repay Beneficiary
[18 March 2024] East London and South Essex rail firm c2c Trenitalia has extended its partnership with charity Missing People,...
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c2c and Primary Engineer celebrates renewed partnership on World Engineering Day
East London and South Essex train operator c2c is pleased to announce the second phase of its partnership on World...
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Electrical maintenance works to start this week at Benfleet station
After a lengthy planning and legal process, c2c can advise that works to install a new power supply to Benfleet...
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National rail fares to increase on 3 March 2024
As announced by the Department for Transport in December, national rail fares will increase across the country by 4.9% on 3...
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c2c Smartcard update – Friday 23 February
Following the recent problems that some c2c customers have experienced when attempting to load certain ticket types (Anytime/Off-Peak Returns and...
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c2c is now White Ribbon Accredited
c2c is now White Ribbon Accredited, committing to working towards ending violence against women and girls White Ribbon is the...
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c2c’s Gold Geese train travels the equivalent of six times around the world, raising awareness of childhood cancer
[Thursday 15 February] On this International Childhood Cancer Day - a global campaign to raise awareness of childhood cancer and...
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Urgent Smartcard update: Wednesday 14 February 2024
We became aware last week that a number of customers were experiencing problems when loading certain travel tickets to their...
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c2c and HARP sharing the love (and chocolates) this Valentine’s Day
[Wednesday 14 February] As part of HARP’s ‘Have a Heart’ campaign, colleagues from c2c were on hand at Southend Central...
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Urgent Smartcard update: Wednesday 7 February 2024
c2c is aware that a number of customers have experienced problems over the last few days when attempting to load...
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Seven new recruits for c2c through The Prince’s Trust employability programme
Trenitalia c2c has announced that seven participants from its recent work experience programme, delivered in partnership with The Prince’s Trust,...
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c2c Launches 50% off Off-Peak Fares for February and March
The Great British Rail Sale returns this month, and local train operator c2c is urging customers to take advantage of...
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An apology for disruption Wednesday 17 January
We are very sorry for the disruption our customers experienced last night on the c2c route. What happened? Yesterday at...
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Industrial action update January and February
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e-tickets now available to c2c customers
New and more flexible ways to travel as rail operator c2c adds e-tickets to its wide range of print, digital...
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c2c unveils new locker service in the run-up to Christmas
Trenitalia c2c has made online shopping easier this Christmas by welcoming InPost’s popular automated parcel machines to Rainham station. InPost users...
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c2c advises customers to plan ahead for Christmas and New Year
c2c is advising customers to plan ahead and be flexible with their travel plans over Christmas and New Year. Due...
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c2c to introduce simplified fares and ticketing on Sunday 3 December
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Industrial action update December
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Fenchurch Street station welcomes charity pop-up shop
c2c customers can now buy their Christmas presents while supporting a local charity at a new pop-up shop at Fenchurch...
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c2c boosts timetable to increase capacity
East London and south Essex train operator c2c is making several alterations to its timetable in December, including adding several...
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Prosecution payments and passenger fines top £250k as c2c continues to clamp down on fare evasion
This week is International Fraud Awareness Week - a global initiative to minimise the impact of fraud by promoting anti-fraud...
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Your ideas needed to further improve the c2c customer experience
[10 November 2023] As part of the Government’s Station Improvement and Customer & Communities Investment Fund (CCIF) - a scheme designed to...
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Passengers urged to plan ahead with Storm Ciarán set to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall
Storm Ciarán is expected to cause significant disruption to train services across the south-east of England on Thursday 2 November,...
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Proposed changes to ticket offices not moving forward
[31 October 2023] c2c has this morning learned that plans to make changes to the operation and function of Ticket...
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Free c2c travel for military personnel and veterans to attend remembrance services
[30 October 2023] Trenitalia-owned train operator c2c is offering free travel to service personnel and veterans travelling to and from...
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c2c Creates New Safety, Sustainability and Compliance Department
[24 October 2023] Rail operator c2c has created a new Safety, Sustainability and Compliance department, with Stuart Browning appointed to...
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From Fenchurch Street to Fleet Street: c2c creates spooky Halloween trail
23 October 2023: Trenitalia-owned train operator c2c is celebrating Halloween this year with the launch of a trail to unmask...
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Work on contactless pay as you go for c2c customers nears completion
[20 October 2023] Rail operator c2c is pleased to confirm that a key project to offer customers greater ticketing choice...
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c2c supports local homeless charity HARP’s Harvest Appeal at Southend Central station
[17 October 2023] Trenitalia-owned train operator c2c is encouraging its customers to take part in this year’s HARP Harvest Appeal...
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Next stop: Half-term! Prizes to be won with c2c
[11 October 2023] Trenitalia-owned train operator c2c is encouraging families with young children and teens to make the most of...
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An apology for disruption Tuesday 10 October
We would like to apologise to customers caught up in disruption on the c2c network this morning. What happened? At approximately 8.30am this...
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First Class 720 train enters passenger service, honours c2c’s former Managing Director
[09 October 2023] Trenitalia-owned train operator c2c recently celebrated its new Class 720 trains entering passenger service with a surprise...
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Industrial action update September and October
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An apology to customers - ticketing issues on Wednesday 20 September
We are very sorry for the issues our customers experienced yesterday morning with our ticketing system. This was due to...
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c2c encourages motorists to trade their cars for the train ahead of World Car-Free Day
[19 September 2023] Local train operator c2c is celebrating World Car-Free Day by encouraging motorists to trade their cars for...
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An apology for disruption Tuesday 12 September
We would like to apologise to customers caught up in disruption on the c2c network today. What happened? At approximately...
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Essex Wildlife Trust and c2c unveil new mural at Thorpe Bay station
[31 August 2023] Conservation charity, Essex Wildlife Trust and rail operator c2c have joined forces to turn the waiting room...
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Industrial action update August and September
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UK Industrial Action: No c2c trains on 1 September, reduced service on 2 September
[23 August 2023] Following the recent ballot for strike action on passenger services in England and on London Underground by...
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c2c supports students preparing to travel by train to school
[21 August] With a new term on the horizon, Trenitalia c2c has produced a short film to support students who...
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c2c announces ban on e-scooters, e-unicycles, and e-hoverboards, ensuring passenger safety and comfort
[16 August 2023] East London and South Essex train operator, Trenitalia c2c, is pleased to announce a ban on e-scooters, e-unicycles,...
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Zero Tolerance: c2c cracks down on fare evasion
[2 August 2023] Trenitalia-owned train operator c2c is clamping down on fare evaders travelling on its London to South Essex...
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Customer consultation on the future of station ticket offices extended to 1 September
[26 July 2023] Trenitalia c2c, along with train operators across the UK, has extended the public consultation for feedback on...
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c2c supports Havens Hospice with Southend ‘Herd in the City’ art trail
[19 July 2023] Trenitalia-owned train operator c2c is delighted to be a main sponsor of Herd in the City, a spectacular public art event...
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New Commercial Director appointed at rail operator c2c
[18 July 2023] Trenitalia c2c has appointed Eleni Jordan as its new Commercial Director as the rail operator continues to...
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c2c calls for customer feedback on the future of station ticket offices
[5 July 2023] Today, Trenitalia c2c launches a public consultation on plans to modernise customer service across the rail network,...
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Industrial action update July
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c2c release push notifications via app to help customers plan ahead
27 June 2023: Train operator c2c Trenitalia has added push notifications to its travel app to help keep customers up-to-date...
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Tribute to HMT Windrush unveiled at Tilbury Town station
[22 June 2023] A special plaque to commemorate the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush has been unveiled today at c2c’s...
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c2c donates 60 bags of lost property to HARP
[14 June 2023] The team at c2c has donated more than 60 bags of lost property to Southend-based homeless charity,...
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c2c celebrates launch of Better Transport Week
[12 JUNE] Local train operator c2c is encouraging people to switch to the train this summer as part of Better...
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c2c to launch new Essex Ultra Marathon
8 June 2023: Rail firm c2c is launching a new Ultra marathon event, ‘The Railway Children Ultra,’ designed to celebrate...
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c2c Exec team to take on ‘Three Peaks by Rail’ Challenge
30 May 2023: The management team at Trenitalia c2c is in training for a challenge of epic proportions next month...
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Industrial action update June
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An apology for disruption - Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 May
[18 May 2023] We would like to apologise to customers caught up in the ongoing disruption on the c2c network...
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Refurbished footbridge improves connections at Upminster station
[15 May 2023] c2c has re-opened the country-end footbridge at Upminster station after an extensive refurbishment project, giving customers better...
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Timetable changes 21 May
On Sunday 21 May we will be making minor alterations to a handful of services, which are intended to fine-tune...
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Industrial action update May
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A New Royal Era: c2c traces royal footprints in honour of King’s Coronation
27 April 2023: Trenitalia-owned train operator c2c is celebrating His Majesty The King’s Coronation on 6 May with the release...
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c2c goes the extra mile for London Marathon volunteers
[ 13 April 2023]Over 150 London Marathon volunteers will be travelling on their own special private c2c service on Sunday...
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All Aboard for Safer Journeys: c2c Unveils New Train to Promote British Transport Police App
27 March 2023: c2c is proud to announce the launch of a brand new train wrapped in support of British...
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Industrial action update March and April
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c2c FD takes on first marathon in aid of children’s cancer charity, Gold Geese
[14 March 2023] Trenitalia c2c’s Finance Director, Phil Leney (pictured below) is lacing up his running shoes in preparation for...
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Rail firm c2c appoints new Head of Safety & Environment
[13 March 2023] We are pleased to announce that we have appointed Stuart Browning as our new Head of Safety...
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An apology for disruption: Wednesday 8 March
We would like to apologise to customers caught up in disruption on the c2c network yesterday. What happened? At approximately...
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c2c statement on the tragic incident in Greece 28/2/2023
"We are deeply saddened to hear about last night's tragic incident on the railway near Larissa, Greece." "Our sincere condolences...
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National rail fares to increase on 5 March 2023
As part of the Government’s national policy for ticket price changes, national rail fares will increase by 5.9% on 5...
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c2c calls on customers to share the love this Valentine’s Day
8 February 2023: Trenitalia-owned train operator c2c is calling for commuters to celebrate Valentine’s Day next week by sending in...
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Update: New project to upgrade West Ham lift
31 January 2023: Passengers are being advised that planned work to replace the lift on c2c platforms serving West Ham...
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Train operator Trenitalia c2c has appointed a new Customer Experience Director
16 January 2023: Train operator Trenitalia c2c has appointed a new Customer Experience Director to support its commitment to customers...
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c2c seeks new recruits for Passenger Panel
12 January: c2c is calling for new customer representatives to join its Passenger Panel to champion the needs and views...
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Industrial action update December and January
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Work to commence on Chafford Hundred lift upgrade
Passengers are being advised about a project to upgrade the lift at Chafford Hundred station, with work beginning in January....
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Missing People partners with c2c to expand vital support network
6 December 2022: c2c is proud to announce a new partnership with Missing People, a UK charity dedicated to reconnecting...
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Timetable changes from Sunday 11 December
c2c is making several alterations to its December timetable, including adding several trains during peak times and strengthening services on...
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An apology for disruption: Monday 21 November
We would like to apologise to customers caught up in disruption on the c2c network yesterday. What happened? At approximately...
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c2c pledges to support Armed Forces Covenant
18 November 2022: c2c is proud to announce its support for the armed forces community with a pledge to honour...
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c2c commemorates Remembrance day with school poster competition
9 November 2022: c2c will be offering free travel for service personnel on Remembrance Sunday and is also commemorating the...
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Industrial action update November
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An apology for disruption: 18 and 19 October 2022
We would like to apologise to the customers caught up in disruption on the c2c network over the last 24...
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From fowl around Fenchurch Street to spooks in Shoeburyness: c2c creates spooky Halloween trail
18 October 2022: c2c is celebrating Halloween this year with the launch of a spooky trail to unmask numerous eerie experiences...
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Passengers name c2c as Britain's best rail service 2022
14 October 2022: c2c passengers are again the most satisfied commuters in the country, according to the latest research from...
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c2c calls on local schools for Remembrance art competition
12 October 2022: South Essex train operator c2c is once again running a Remembrance Day art competition with its local...
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Latest industrial action update
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Southend families affected by childhood cancer travel to London on special gold c2c train
28 September 2022: Three animal-mad families affected by childhood cancer had a VIP trip this weekend on a special gold...
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Changes to services at Basildon station
Due to a worsening of the platform movement, c2c, supported by its structural engineers and Network Rail has made the...
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Her Majesty The Queen
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Industrial action on 15th & 17th September postponed
In the light of the sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, RMT and ASLEF strikes have...
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Have your say in c2c’s Public Consultation: ‘Committed to Communities’
As part of c2c’s commitment to our customers and communities, we are launching a new project, ‘Committed to Communities.’ This...
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Local charity Gold Geese calls on Essex to ‘Go Gold’ for childhood cancer this September
Local charity Gold Geese calls on Essex to ‘Go Gold’ for childhood cancer this September Spot the new gold c2c...
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An operational update from c2c Managing Director, Rob Mullen
31 August 2022 Dear Customer, You may be aware that over the last couple of weeks we have been experiencing...
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Essential travel only due to industrial action on Thursday 18th, Saturday 20 August
16 AUGUST 2022: As industrial action by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) and the Transport...
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Essential travel only due to industrial action on Wednesday 27 July
25 July 2022: As industrial action by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) on the UK...
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Mon 18 and Tues 19 July - amended timetable
Due to very high temperatures on Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 July, Network Rail has advised us it will be...
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Customers advised not to travel due to red alert temperature warning
c2c is advising customers not to travel on Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 July due to the Met Office forecast...
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An operational update from Rob Mullen, c2c Managing Director
Dear Customer, You may have seen over the last couple of weeks that we have unfortunately had to run more short forms...
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Taking pride in our community: c2c celebrates 50 years of Pride with first Trainbow
13 JULY 2022: c2c has unveiled its brand new ‘Trainbow’ to demonstrate its continued commitment to diversity and inclusion, celebrating...
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Try a Train days get back on track with c2c
30 June 2022: Trenitalia-owned train operator c2c has run its first ‘Try a Train’ event in more than two years,...
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Essential Travel Only: Reduced train service due to industrial action on Saturday 25 June
24 June 2022: As industrial action by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) on the UK...
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Industrial Action Update: Essential Travel Only
15 June 2022: Following the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport worker’s (RMT) ballot for industrial action, strike action...
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Refunds during Industrial Action
This information is for customers that bought their train tickets directly from the c2c website, c2c Train Travel App or...
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Sound of birdsong serenades c2c customers
c2c’s passengers will experience something a little out of the ordinary on their rail journeys as part of Essex Wildlife...
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Additional c2c services to support half term, Jubilee fun
To support customers through the half term break and as celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee begin, we...
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From Coronations to Crown Jewels: c2c uncovers royal gems for the Platinum Jubilee
c2c is celebrating Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend from 2-5 June with a special map to showcase the...
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Kids get smart for half term: c2c's 'Kids for £2' offer now on child Smartcard
c2c is encouraging families to order a child Smartcard in time to benefit from its ‘Kids for £2’ offer this...
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Timetable change 15 May
On May 15 there will be some changes to the timetable due to the introduction of London Overground services to...
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Ticket Offices: Overnight works 26/27 April
Between 21:00hrs on 26 April until approximately 06:00hrs on 27 April, c2c will be carrying out critical upgrade work to...
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Emergency engineering works: Sunday 24 April from 8pm
Owing to defective points in the East Ham area, Network Rail will need to carry out emergency engineering works from...
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The Great British Rail Sale with c2c
Nothing connects you to the people, places and things you love like rail. But we don't want you to take...
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Incident Report - Ticket Offices; Inability to Sell Tickets
Over the last week, malicious action targeted at one of the suppliers to our ticketing system has meant c2c station...
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Ticket retailing issue
An ongoing issue with our ticketing system means customers are unable to purchase tickets from the station ticket office. While...
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Engineering works Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 March
Saturday 19 March There will be a full line closure with no c2c services on any route until at least...
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Chance for customers to have their say!
We’re giving customers the opportunity to have their say on how our innovation fund is going to be spent. We...
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Personalised, real-time messaging service for c2c passengers
c2c passengers can now access customised travel information for each door-to-door journey through the new c2c Rail Updates service. The...
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c2c announces appointment of new MD Rob Mullen
Train operator Trenitalia c2c is delighted to announce the appointment of Rob Mullen as Managing Director, following the departure of...
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London underground strike 1 and 3 March
A London Underground strike is planned on all tube lines on Tuesday March 1 and Thursday March 3. Wednesday March...
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National fare increase
As part of the Government's national policy for ticket price changes, rail fares, nationally, will increase by 3.8% on 1...
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Incident Review: Storm Eunice and Franklin
We are very sorry for the delays and cancellations to your journey between Friday 18 and Monday 21 February. The...
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Monday 21 February: PM services reinstated
The following trains have been reinstated and will now run today: 16:12 Southend Central-Fenchurch Stree 16:48 Shoeburyness-Fenchurch Street 16:57 Fenchurch...
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Service cancellations: Monday 21 February
We are expecting high winds on Monday 21 February due to Storm Franklin, which will cause unplanned delays and cancellations...
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Passengers name c2c as Britain's best rail service
c2c passengers are the most satisfied commuters in the country, according to the latest research from independent watchdog Transport Focus....
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Ticket pricing incident 10 February
Due to a systems problem, some fares had been displayed in the c2c ticketing system incorrectly. We are pleased to...
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Engineering work on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 February
This weekend there is major engineering work on the c2c line. This will allow us to make important progress with...
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Reduced timetable from Monday 17 January
Updated: Wednesday 26 January Since Monday 17 January we have been operating a reduced weekday timetable. This has enabled us...
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West Horndon platform improvements
On Monday 20 December we started a programme of extensive platform repair works at West Horndon station. This includes a...
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c2c passengers can now buy the cheapest weekend tickets on a Smartcard for first time
Customers can now buy the cheapest weekend tickets on a c2c Smartcard for the first time - saving time and...
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Customer Information Pledges
Please note that this information refers to a commitment made in 2022 and may not accurately represent current information as...
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c2c trainee driver following in her father’s footsteps
c2c is celebrating the success of its current Street to Seat driver training programme with one trainee following in her...
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Timetable changes from 12th December
From Sunday 12 December we will be making a handful of minor changes to our regular timetable. You can find...
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Christmas and New Year timetable alterations 2021
This Christmas and New Year there will be a number of changes to our usual timetable. A summary of services...
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Local schoolchildren help c2c commemorate Remembrance Sunday
c2c will be offering free travel for service personnel on Remembrance Sunday and is also commemorating the event with a...
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60th anniversary of greener electric trains on c2c route
Local train operator c2c is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the introduction of electric trains on its route, providing a...
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c2c promotes green travel during COP26
With the eyes of the world on COP26, we have been telling our own green story here at c2c for...
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Help us improve our pink ticket machines
Would you normally describe yourself as someone who regularly take c2c trains and buys a ticket from one of our...
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Engineering work - Autumn 2021
Our colleagues at Network Rail are undertaking an extensive long-term engineering project to upgrade the overhead power lines on our...
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Free travel for marathon runners on c2c this Sunday
c2c is again offering free travel for all runners taking part in this Sunday's London Marathon. If you are taking...
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c2c timetable from September
From Monday 6 September 2021 we will resume operating our Recovery Timetable, first introduced in April. This provides 85% of...
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c2c launches special new Mini Break ticket for staycationers
We are excited to announce we have launched a new money-saving Mini Break ticket for customers planning a long weekend...
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Smartcard outages
Page last updated: 06/08/21 Over the coming months the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) will be upgrading the Smartcard retailing system...
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c2c provides extra information to help commuters find the quietest trains
c2c is helping commuters to find the quietest trains by providing more information online. For the first time, our new...
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Hare sculpture hops onboard c2c train for official unveiling
We welcomed a very unusual visitor onboard one of our trains yesterday in the form of a giant hare sculpture....
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c2c launches new Accessible Travel Policy
c2c has released its new commitment to making the railway more accessible to everyone and improve disabled and elderly customers’...
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Our flexible tickets are changing
We have introduced the new national Flexi Season ticket as of 21 June 2021, valid for travel from 28 June....
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Travelling to school
If your kids are travelling to school again, it's important that they follow the government advice and remember the Hands,...
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Barking goes back to the future
Thanks to the Railway Heritage Trust, this April we are beginning work to restore the front of Barking station to...
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HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh
Following the sad news that HRH Prince Philip has passed away, our thoughts and condolences are with HM The Queen...
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New recovery timetable as of 12 April
We have introduced a new recovery timetable on c2c as of 12 April, following the Government’s confirmation that lockdown restrictions...
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Disabled people have say on local rail services at inaugural meeting
Six disabled rail users who will help shape the future of rail services on the c2c and Greater Anglia routes...
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£50 for your thoughts? We want to hear from you
The last couple of years have seen a lot of changes in the way we travel, and as a c2c...
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Rail fares changing 1 March
Rail fares in the UK will be changing from 1 March 2021. Ticket prices on c2c will increase by 2.6%,...
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Oyster cards and products will soon no longer be available from c2c ticket offices
Over the summer we will be ending Oyster card purchases and top ups at our ticket office windows. We will update...
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c2c and Greater Anglia invite customers to join new Accessibility Panel
c2c and Greater Anglia have joined forces to give local people who have lived experience of disability the chance to...
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New feature on c2c app to revolutionise ticket buying process
c2c has launched a brand new app feature, which allows customers to load tickets directly onto their Smartcard so they...
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c2c celebrates its local community heroes
South Essex train operator c2c has recognised the efforts its community has made during the coronavirus crisis with a Local...
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c2c provides advice to help returning commuters travel with confidence
c2c is providing commuters with a “travel with confidence” checklist as more people are expected to resume travelling by rail....
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c2c urges returning school pupils to follow travel code of conduct
c2c is urging parents to ensure their children follow its Code of Conduct for travelling onboard trains when schools and colleges...
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c2c launches face covering exemption badge
Today we have launched a new exemption badge for customers who are unable to wear face coverings. People with conditions...
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c2c launches new Train Travel app to help customers travel easily and safely
c2c has launched its new Train Travel app, allowing users to compare and buy train tickets for travel across the...
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Safer Travel Pledge
The health and wellbeing of our passengers and staff is our top priority. If you are travelling, we want to...
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Trenitalia c2c announces retirement of Julian Drury and appointment of Ben Ackroyd
Trenitalia c2c today announces that current Managing Director Julian Drury will retire in September after 40 years in the rail...
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Covid-19 Survey
In response to Coronavirus and the government’s guidance on essential journeys only, train companies are running reduced services. Are you...
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How to estimate your refund due to Coronavirus
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International Women’s Day: Questions with our Women in Rail
This International Women’s Day we wanted to pause and reflect on what it’s like for women working in the rail...
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Incident Review - Friday 14 February
Dear customer, We are very sorry for the delays that you faced to your commute this morning. This was the...
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Chance for customers to have their say on c2c green fund
We're giving customers the opportunity to have their say on how our fund for environmental issues is spent over the...
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Award-winning c2c takes two more prizes for punctuality
c2c has won another top industry award and been named by commuters as London’s most punctual train service. More of...
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Brew Monday
The third Monday in January is said to be the most depressing day of the year. To bring some cheer to...
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It’s Annual Season ticket renewal time - buy online
Beat the queues. Get your next season ticket online on Smartcard and collect Loyalty Points, Auto Delay Repay and more....
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c2c fares in 2020
From 2 January 2020, rail ticket prices change across the country. This year c2c's fares are changing by 2.55% on...
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Free travel for service personnel and veterans on Remembrance Sunday
c2c is offering free travel to service personnel and veterans on Remembrance Sunday and commemorating the day with a special train...
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Winner of City to Coast photo competition announced
Back in July and August, we asked locals to share photos of their favourite view along the c2c line. We...
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Five things we learned from the Essex Wildlife Trust
Last week c2c met with the Essex Wildlife Trust’s Living Landscape Coordinator, John More, to discuss how the disused land...
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Ticket office consultation - FAQs
Here are answers to some of the common questions we have been asked about our consultation on proposed changes to...
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c2c consultation on ticket office opening hours
Please note this consultation is now closed. We will publish an update with final details before any changes come into...
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50% discount on off-peak travel as part of c2c's 'go green' initiatives
c2c is running its very first ‘Go Green’ next week to help raise awareness around climate change and to share our...
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City to Coast Shortlisted Photos Announced
We've announced the shortlisted entries to our City to Coast photo competition! We're delighted to share six lovely views of...
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Tell us about how you get to your stations
We want to know about the journey you make to and from your c2c train station whether you're travelling from...
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Calling all paper Annual Season ticket holders!
Do you buy a paper Annual Season ticket from a c2c station? If you have purchased a paper annual season...
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c2c Customer and Community Innovation Fund
c2c's new Customer and Community Innovation Fund is open for nominations. The fund is intended for schemes which benefit passengers...
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Refurbishment works to start at Upminster and Chafford Hundred stations
c2c will be starting an upgrade of Upminster and Chafford Hundred stations planned to commence in June. At Upminster, the four-month project...
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Community group launch rail safety book with c2c and British Transport Police
Children from Southend community group Turning Tides joined Trenitalia-owned train operator c2c and British Transport Police (BTP) on Saturday to...
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Sunflower lanyard scheme helps c2c passengers with hidden disabilities
We have recently introduced new sunflower lanyards for passengers who have a hidden condition or disability. The lanyard scheme enables...
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Anglo-Saxon burial site found in Southend
The Sovereign of Southend Some unlikely news has recently come out from our beloved Southend-on-Sea, that a royal burial site...
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c2c tops toughest-ever punctuality league table
Local train operator Trenitalia c2c has been named the UK’s best train operator under the toughest-ever punctuality measures used by...
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'Station of the future' design unveiled
Congratulations to local Friars school pupil Logan who has won our ‘Shoebury Station of the future’ competition. The design competition,...
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Latest ADR payments
Dear Automatic Delay Repay user, We’re really sorry, but we had a few teething problems with our new website over...
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Stanford-le-Hope station redevelopment
Thurrock Council and c2c have started a joint redevelopment of Stanford-le-Hope station. Work on demolishing the existing 1960s ticket office...
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c2c records best punctuality performance for almost four years
Last month we recorded our best punctuality results since autumn 2015, newly-published figures show. 97.7% of c2c trains arrived on...
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c2c submits planning application to transform Barking station
c2c has submitted a planning application for a multi-million pound scheme to transform Barking station, delivering substantial benefits for both...
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Investing in your stations
At c2c we are investing over £17m in your stations over the next three years. These projects will improve the...
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Happy Birthday Shoeburyness station!
The Mayor and Mayoress of Southend paid a visit to Shoeburyness this morning to help the station celebrate its 135th...
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Onboard art experience created for c2c passengers
Art in an App: A Stitch Outside Time The artist and musician Mark Fell has created a brand new way...
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New passenger facilities opened at Upminster station
Passengers at Upminster are benefitting from an £800,000 refurbishment of the station that opened today. The Platform 1 ticket office...
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Remembering the War Dog school at Shoeburyness
You’ve probably heard of 'War Horse' the famous West End play, but the military also used dogs in the Great War and a...
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c2c commemorates local railwaymen of the First World War
We have commemorated the forthcoming centenary of Armistice Day by naming a train after the 88 local railwaymen who died...
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Trenitalia c2c wins top UK rail award
Trenitalia c2c has been named the best train operator in the country at the annual National Transport Awards, the rail...
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c2c cuts travel cost for kids at weekends
Our popular ‘Kids for £2’ train tickets are now available on weekends as well as the school holidays all year...
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Resolving disruption caused by sunlight
What is the issue? Our train drivers must ensure the platform is clear and it is safe for the train...
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c2c passengers get new opportunity to save on their weekly commuting costs
Customers who switch to using the c2c Smartcard instead of traditional paper tickets are being offered 15% back when they...
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Improving performance on your railway
We have a joint performance plan with Network Rail, which includes a number of initiatives designed to improve your journey,...
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New research shows economic benefit of rail links for Southend tourism
British seaside towns like Southend receive an annual economic boost worth £2bn nationally thanks to easy access for tourists and...
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Train reliability and onboard air-conditioning update
c2c and our train maintenance supplier Bombardier have agreed a new joint programme of investment to improve the reliability and...
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Bumper summer of school travel on c2c
A record number of school groups visited Southend on summer school trips using c2c this year. The number of visitors...
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Royal Opera House showcases student artwork at Purfleet station
We have teamed up with The Royal Opera House to showcase the talents of students at Purfleet station. The winning...
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Student artwork brightens up station subway
Local art students have brightened up the subway at Southend Central station for passengers thanks to a joint initiative between...
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We've adpoted the Sparksafe Electrical license to practice
We've become the first company in England to adopt the Sparksafe Electrical Licence to Practice management system. The unique system,...
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Gender Pay Report 2017-2018
Trenitalia c2c Gender Pay Report Please read our Gender Pay Report for 2017-2018 which outlines: 1. Gender Pay Gap - Mean...
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New compensation scheme gives c2c passengers the UK's best deal for rail delays
Trenitalia UK train operator c2c today launches a new scheme that gives passengers improved compensation for delays and cancellations to...
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Rail passengers name c2c as London's best commuter service
Nine out of ten c2c customers are happy with their train service, making them the most satisfied of all London...
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c2c signs major deal for brand-new British trains
Local passengers will benefit from thousands of extra seats within the next four years thanks to a £100m+ deal for...
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New platform boards help c2c customers to find their seat
The new Customer Information Screens display a digital graphic of each train before it arrives, showing how full each individual...
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c2c sponsors major artwork at Chalkwell rail station
An impressive new artwork commissioned by Essex and East London train operator c2c is now on view to the public...
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c2c wins top innovation award in the rail industry
Essex and East London train operator c2c has won the rail industry’s top award for innovation after launching the UK’s...
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Trenitalia completes the acquisition of c2c
The purchase of c2c marks the first step in Trenitalia’s plan for expansion into the British market Trenitalia, the passenger...
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