You can only catch this c2c service at weekends...

[@JenOnTheMove]

A few notes about what happened at Stanford-le-Hope for context... When I first got off the train there, I spotted someone trying to subtly take a photo of me from the other platform, beyond all reasonable doubt they were taking a photo of me, and not something else, and they very much did not come across as someone who traditionally watches my videos. I initially shrugged this off though, I'm different, having unusual reactions from people happens all of the time, I'm used to it. I got on with filming the end of the previous video. Then, throughout my half hour there, I spot this same person, now with someone else, walking past the station several times, very clearly looking at me. I was starting to feel a bit uneasy, but I made a point of hanging around the little area with the ticket gates where there were two members of staff... just in case. I only go back to the platform a couple of minutes before my train to Benfleet was due, and these same two people appear on the platform. They split up and get on the train on different sets of doors either side of me... bear in mind until that point they'd been together. Feeling freaked out at that point, I wait until the doors start closing and jumped off the train, leaving them on it. My brain was at that point in overdrive, going back to what felt like the safe area of the ticket gates I took a while to compose myself and work out what to do next. I wanted to give up and go back to the hotel... but inside me I really didn't want to let fear win... even though it felt like the actions of those two men didn't make any rational sense, it may well have all just been one big coincidence, and even if it wasn't a coincidence, why the hell should I stop my life? To remove any predictability from my travelling pattern (just in case), I got in an Uber to Pitsea and continued from there. The Uber driver did a fantastic job of calming me down, by the time we had got to Pitsea we had managed to try to rationalise everything that had happened, I think it was as a direct result of him that I felt able to even consider carrying on filming this series that evening. Often I look back at incidents with hindsight and think that I'm reading into something too much, but on this occasion there was definitely something not right. With hindsight this time I think that despite nothing happening after that, I think I took too much of a risk staying out and I should have gone back to the hotel. Even if this was nothing, the fear that I felt in that situation is still a valid emotion, and only shows just how much fear that I'm sure anybody who is different felt during that period in August when the far right riots were going on. I am in no way making those riots about trans people, the direct targets of those riots will have felt fear well beyond I could even imagine. Even though we were not the direct targets of those riots - those who were taking part have very much made their feelings clear about anybody different, and any of those thugs could have been on any street in the country, and in that period, they felt empowered to act on their feelings. We are all human, we are all in this together, we should be better than this in 2024

[@RainhamRailEnthusiast]

This shouldn't happen at all, just glad you were at a station with staff. Full marks to the Uber driver for calming you down. No one should ever feel uneasy anywhere, let alone a railway station. Keep your head high, together we all can destroy the hate.

[@andyhill242]

I'm sorry you had to endure this, Jen. We live in dangerous, scary times. I hope that sense will prevail and that tolerance and caring will quickly return. For what it's worth, I think you handled the situation just right.

[@robynrox]

I'm glad you kept yourself safe. Nice job avoiding trouble! I think the vast majority of humans are better than this, but it doesn't take many to cause trouble. Stay safe, friend, if you'll permit me to call you that.

[@Sim0nTrains]

Really sorry that you experienced that at Stanford-le-Hope Jen but glad that your did kept yourself safe and you did the right thing and hats off to you for carrying on and I am happy for you that you didn't let the fear get to you and carried on and praise to the uber driver to helped calm down you

[@scottishtrainspotter7209]

That is sick somebody taking a photo of you like that, hope you're all right.

[@BritishTrainspotting]

4:05 Yes we are, and we will never surrender to bigots of any kind! Trains people are cool, some mad weirdo's are just jealous and express it in a very unhealthy way.

[@mattpilgrim2607]

I wish C2C was served more at Liverpool Street and Stratford rather than just been served on weekends. I absolutely enjoyed watching another video by you Jen 😊

[@teecefamilykent]

Iirc it's done for route knowledge incase of engineering work. Also if you get lucky C2C are able to run from Stratford to Limehouse via a single track line through oneoftheold Bow stations :-)

[@JenOnTheMove]

Whenever I use c2c I'd always find it much easier to catch from Liverpool Street... very easy change to or from the Lizzie Line

[@the_frogbot8673]

If the lizzie line had a station at Limehouse, this would be less of a problem. Even the Elizabeth line's tracks go literally directly underneath Limehouse station

[@davidgarratt5518]

Don’t let em beat you Jen. I work on the railway and I’ve suffered some horrid people, but as upsetting as it can be I’ve never let them beat me. Stay strong 😊

[@JenOnTheMove]

The moment we give up... they win!

[@davidgarratt5518]

@ absolutely Jen

[@smithr27]

5:32 the middle platform at Laindon is used as a terminus for extra peak-trains to/from London

[@theundeniablegem]

Hey Jen - I’m so sorry that you felt so unsafe. We’re all so glad that you’re ok and managed to escape the situation. I don’t know if this will be of any comfort to you, but as an autistic ADHDer who loves trains, your content brings me so much joy, it’s so authentically you and very wholesome stuff. Keep being you, you is awesome 🌟

[@rosiefay7283]

1:59 "2012. The world has changed a lot since then, and ... " And I can vouch for that as a fellow trains person who's used Liverpool Street a lot since even before 2012. 8:37 Really sorry those two acted in such a threatening way to you. I think you did the right thing. We must not let them stop us being who we are.

[@davejolaurencharlie]

Even the locals call it Stanford No Hope. Good news is you won't need to visit there anymore.

[@smithr27]

@@davejolaurencharlie I think it might be the only c2c station I've never got on/off for good reason. Truly horrid place

[@JenOnTheMove]

I have zero intention of ever going back!

[@RainhamRailEnthusiast]

Personally I do like Liverpool Street. Some lovely unique stations on the line. So glad you had the courage to carry on, you have so much support.

[@JenOnTheMove]

Can't let these things beat us!

[@paulharvey9149]

As an older gay man with mobility issues, I think I'd have reacted to the incident at Stanford-le-Hope in much the same way as you did, Jen. It's the old fight or flight thing - and much as we might all want to fight; sometimes taking flight is the right thing to do, in order to preserve our personal comfort and safety. You reached that conclusion all by yourself and, in my view, that makes you the bigger, and stronger person - even if it doesn't feel that way at the time... I'd actually all but forgotten about the summer riots - most likely because, we didn't really have any riots in Scotland - and we certainly didn't have any summer! For once, it was quite difficult to tell what they were all about, but you're quite right in your assertion that it really doesn't do to be a member of a different community that can be instantly recognised, in those circumstances. And of course, the reality is that the rioters are little more than a bunch of individuals who are too scared to express their individualities among the others. Hence, in reality, you had the upper hand from the outset. That corner of Essex isn't my favourite part of the world either - the only and only time I visited Basildon was to give evidence in the trial of my historic abuser, so as you might imagine it doesn't exactly have good associations for me. It fascinates me how it and other Southern English new towns look so dated in their central areas compared with the first tranche of Scottish ones, which opted for privately-owned indoor malls instead - of which most are now seriously under-occupied, owing to their high rents and lack of expansion opportunities. The local police call it Bas-Vegas, by the way!

[@SteveChambers]

So relieved you continued! Leigh old town is the jewel in the crown of that area.

[@JenOnTheMove]

It was beautiful. I regret not hanging around longer!

[@LordRorthorn]

Love the indication of which stations you’ve visited on the mini map. I’m glad it works

[@JenOnTheMove]

Thanks for the suggestion last week! 🙂

[@aston-s]

Watching this series has taught me something, C2C don't stop at Southend airport

[@catwalkin-im7yp]

Sorry to hear of your experience at Stanford-le-Hope, Jen. Several years ago I arranged a training course for Train Captains (Guards) on the 12-coach trains between Shoeburyness and Fenchurch Street. One job I did was to photograph every C2C station and junction, often from the rear cab. I never saw any such behaviour at that time but was aware of people on other lines who acted in antisocial ways. Do let staff know if ever you feel unsafe.

[@ceanothus_bluemoon]

Always trust your gut, it's rarely wrong. Only found your channel a few weeks back after seeing you on some of Geoff Marshall's films. Really enjoying your travels. Don't let the bastards get you down!

[@jacobporrett]

Thank you for sharing Jen

[@sarasate89]

I'm glad you got to Leigh at least. Old Leigh is such a gem, it really does help to clear your mind walking by the sea. I find Old Leigh to be much, much nicer than Southend in terms of atmosphere.

[@jasonwyland5198]

Be careful out there. Safety first. It's a messed up world out there. You do serve as a morale booster for many of us - but it's never worth putting yourselves in harm's way.

[@matthillmedia]

Stanford-le-Hope is an awful place Jen, I lived there for some time and so glad i got out. Wish I was with you to offer my support. Love n hugs. X

[@JenOnTheMove]

Thankyou

[@Andrewjg_89]

I’ve been on c2c to Liverpool Street that goes via Stratford. c2c sometimes use the Class 720/6 on the Liverpool Street-Shoeburyness, Southend Central and Grays route but I think it’s mostly Class 357s that are mainly used.

[@RyanSargent]

When I used to commute into London on thr c2c pre pandemic, the express trains between Leigh and West Ham in the early peak would go non stop, and overtake a train at Laindon which would use the central platform as a passing loop. Just checked the timetable and those overtaking trains still happen from 7 am. And some trains start in Laindon happen, so suspect from the central platform too.

[@robertwilloughby8050]

Yes, I agree. Basildon needs some new life put into it.... I'll get my coat on the way out.

[@NekoNekoQuatorze]

There it is! The Depeche Mode reference!

[@robertwilloughby8050]

@NekoNekoQuatorze Yep. And your prize is socks...

[@patriciarowe5297]

Platform 2 At Basildon Can't Fit 12 Coaches Since September 2022. Have They Done Anything To It No Of Course Not.

[@roslynlock9205]

I so glad you didn't let them stop you and your so right every one has one shot in life and and go for your goals and stand tall and like I don't let the idiots grind me down so well done on your c2c travels your amazing❤

[@johnhoward2402]

Bless your heart Jen. Please have the courage to keep doing what you do❤

[@qwertyTRiG]

The blue hair suits you, I think. Take care of yourself, but don't let anyone dim your spark.

[@polythenewrappedme6102]

West Horndon is where I did a Personal Track Safety course, next to the station. Surely 12 car trains with Selective Door Opening can stop at Basildon ? Pitsea has the Wat Tyler Country Park, miniature railway (probably closed) and Long Eared Owls (that I never saw). It is next to a landfill tip. Keep positive.

[@leona_devon]

gosh those were scary times indeed, I was up in Manchester for work at the time and yes made sure to just get to where i was going and not tilly dally about, thankfully things down in the South West were not too bad, things kicked off in Plymouth, but that's known as a Saturday, I think what doesn't help in those in charge, not taking charge of the situation and allowing things to escalate. But I'm so glad you carried on, well done, great video.

[@shrubbie1]

There are nutters on the left and right, glad you kept safe on this trip...

[@TheDarkSide-j2o]

Huge respect to you. Don’t let the hate get to you!

[@Saint_Dan132]

oh god i hope your ok darling, better to be safe than sorry xxx

[@charlesstarling9146]

But Jen, when you extolled the greatness of 2012 at the beginning, this is where this great divide & hatred we see now started of course. We were already two years into the austerity terror (and deaths for thousands) & nationalism the gov't gave to the country to cover for the greed & theft they wld go on to enjoy for themselves. Wish you well.

[@ReubenAshwell]

Brilliant video Jen, I have heard about the weekend c2c Liverpool street service it's an interesting one. Don't even remind me of those riots caused by the nutters, I had someone I knew from school appear to sympathise with them, also it doesn't help when I have relatives saying it's disgraceful when those who fueled the riots with hate on social media don't desrve time in prison. Also I'm glad you're safe after the incident at Stanford-le-Hope, it really is a mad world out there.

[@MichaelSebastianTodd]

im liking all thee stations & Leigh On Sea looks amazing brilliant vlog

[@scottishtrainspotter7209]

I might try out the C2C serives at London Liverpool Street when I'm back in London touring the weekend, just to get that experiences comparing it to Fenchurch street .

[@mrslowik]

5:35 The middle platform at Laindon (Platform 2) is really only used in weekday rush hour around 4 trains in the morning and none in the eveningy they also use the platform if there is engineering works down the line hope this clears up the use of platform 2 at laindon

[@DarikIsBack]

It’s also used on freight and railtours

[@mrslowik]

@@DarikIsBack never knew that but also rail tours to my knowledge are few and far between on the line. Last time I heard of one going down here was about 2020 I think correct me if I’m wrong plus I thought freight only used the line that goes to tilbury

[@DarikIsBack]

@@mrslowik I caught one of the railtours last year stabled on the middle platform when it ran to Portsmouth, speaking of freight to tilbury, that’s towards London Gateway Gbrf

[@mrslowik]

@@DarikIsBack well I didn’t know that railtours are quite frequent on the line. I did already know that freight went to London Gateway but I didn’t know that freight goes down the Basildon line that surprised me.

[@shyman2012]

I love the fact that on c2c the Main Line is actually wildly less used than the branch route through Grays & Tilbury, how many other train services have their main line less used than a branch line?

[@zachsnooks7117]

5:35 Trains terminate at Laindon at rush hours only, so the trains can get back into London easily! but I enjoyed the video and stay strong!

[@dukeofdevon5608]

I don’t miss the c2c line or LTS as it was formerly known. Travelled on it 5 days a week from Southend East to Fenchurch Street. I can still hear the old slam doors lol

[@AlteranAnciote]

Basildon or "Bas Vegas" really has a disappointingly small/short station for such a popular shopping/commuter town in Essex.

[@ts051076]

I dont normally watch your videos but I came across you through Geoff Marshall`s videos. Anyway just wanted to say it was good video. Good to see you came to Basildon. Yes, the station is certainly looking sorry for itself. Keep doing what you are doing

[@Thornaby37]

Hope you were OK after that incident at Stanford-le-hope. Full credit to yourself for deciding to continue with your plans for the day, and also to the Uber driver

[@stmisbehavin662]

10:29 "Kind of thinking, 'Should I have come down? Should I have waited until the time when I'll be feeling less paranoid? Was dyeing my hair blue so I'm more distinctive a gread idea?' So many what-ifs." Do what makes you happy, you awesome person you! I'm so sorry you have to go through stuff like this on a semi-regular basis. "I'm here now, I'm in Essex." Oh. OOooooh. Well, there's your problem! (Also, your hair is brilliant!)

[@Fercough]

Always listen to what your body is telling you about personal safety. Great vid.

[@Sim0nTrains]

Some really some interesting stations on this route which I never been to and seen photos from Leigh-on-Sea from a footbridge near the railway and it awesome for Railway photography. Really enjoyed the video apart from what happened at Stanford-le-Hope but happy that you got out of there safety Jen and hats off to you for carrying on

[@JenOnTheMove]

Thanks Simon

[@Anonymoususer_8823]

Nice to see you at London Liverpool Street station Jen. I do like Liverpool Street station and the history of how it was built. Still which c2c train do you prefer the most. Class 357 or the new Class 720/6.

[@andrewmelbournetransport]

Some Morning Weekday peak Trains do start at Laindon going to Fenchurch Street Also a couple Morning Weekday Trains start at Pitsea going to Fenchurch Street via Tilbury & Purfleet And Leigh-On-Sea has Very Limited Terminuses

[@NekoNekoQuatorze]

4:03 That's damn true. Tra(i)ns rights! 7:06 So this is what Depeche Mode town looks like! 9:19 I'm glad you managed to get into a safe situation after that incident. Judging from the notes you published, these guys' behaviour was definitely very sketchy to say the least. Glad to know it doesn't curb your enthusiasm to continue this series - it's a real pleasure to follow, and I hope you're having as much fun doing it as I do watching your journeys. ♡

[@jeanbletsoe1885]

Hi Jen, so glad you kept safe and trusted your instincts. Glad the Uber driver showed you that some people are lovely. Some people are so stupid and hate anyone or anything that is different. Keep being who you are.

[@FatedSnowfox]

I grew up on Canvey and traveled the LTS regularly to work in Basildon, Southend & London. I would always avoid the Tilbury loop like the plague because of the sheer number of scumbags between Pitsea and Dagenham. That whole area of South East Essex is a nightmare if you're not a stereotypical Sun reader. I'm so sorry you felt unsafe.

[@maedero05]

Dark days so depressing specially if you're beyond your 30ties or social anxiety plays up. East London isn't for the faint hearted but won't let them define your well being ! Fortunaly you have cleared londons endless suburbia for the nice rural of Essex !

[@Signallingmaster]

When you do all GA stations have to come and see you have a lot of knowledge of the history especially around March where I live or Wymondham where I'm a volunteer station master at Wymondham Abbey Station on the Mid Norfolk Railway.

[@MrGreatplum]

I know exactly what you mean about Liverpool Street - I’ve been having to use it a couple of times over the past year and the concourse is great - the platform area is the very definition of dingy though! Im sorry that you had that experience, Jen - they were almost certainly wrong’uns…

[@LucyEssex]

Interesting fact, West Horden was originally called East Horden, the station was rebuilt further east, and renamed West Horden

[@AndyTrainRock]

Why on sunday they dont go to fenchnury street?

[@highpath4776]

my east london cousin lives now in laindon, husband is a gas bolier fitter (runs a company). seems like thats how east enders life goes

[@Rail_Focus]

I think if the Matrix was filmed again 2012 would be the peak of civilization, certainly seems to have been a slow decline since then 😢

[@marthaanderson2656]

The rainy platform at Liverpool is actually quite pretty in that light. Jen I am in agreement about the state of the world. Just 10 days to the election. Anxiety is great and hard to make sense at how the media has failed ( or perhaps succeeded) in its job. It is so refreshing to be familiar with folks like you who are bravely saying truth.

[@wozzablog]

Occasional service still in place to keep drivers learning hours up on diversionary routes?

[@LisaSargent03]

Jen, I live in Stanford le Hope and have lived here since I was a toddler. The station is unsafe because everything is off the main road into town. I hope you have sent these two video's to C2C Rail. Thurrock Council don't care about safety, in any form.

[@TransportManUK]

At 00:01,the office behind’s logo looks quite like Japan Railways logo

[@willstevens1986]

At Benfleet if you exit from the front and walk up the hill a bit there are some insane houses. There’s one that looks like the White House and was on the market a few years ago for £10 million

[@highpath4776]

This was weekends, then it was daily (at always the time I wanted to change at west ham to get to barking quick and all I caught was the fenchurch street gap) i assume it changed at covid

[@Gaspode_]

Thanks for another great video Jen. re: potential low-lifes at Stanford-le-hope - Always take the safe option if it available to you. I will never understand people who get off on causing misery to others.

[@airfoxtrot2006]

Great video Jen 😊

[@harrisonsnazel7482]

I tried to get a c2c train yesterday from Liverpool Street, but I had to get the purple train. Turns out there was a fault on the train

[@LKBRICKS1993]

Great video Jen.

[@ErnestParker-e9t]

At Benfleet you made the mistake of going just outside,on the other side just seconds from the old village of south Benfleet,which at that part consists of 3 pubs and a church,at the top is the anchor pub which is the oldest circa 1360! Old ladies at lunch, burley builders in the afternoon and entertainment some nights,and my local,it's not a gay pub ,but is run by 2 men and is safe and brilliant you would have been made welcome,lwish I'd have known you were about it would have been great to meet you.

[@highpath4776]

C2C great in summer, weekend, where shall we go? Jump on train and off to the sea, cheap and quick, Sometimes do it weekday evenings after work, pop down and used to go to Garfunkels for evening meal (thats closed now)

[@andrewrunagall]

Firstly, I like the hair (it's my first time coming across this channel) Secondly, I cannot stand going towards Liverpool Street from Southend on West Ham match days, because of football hooligans drinking beer… at 10 in the morning.

[@1trebor2024]

If the trains have selective door operation (sdo) then 12 car trains can stop at basildon but not open the 4 front doors

[@patriciarowe5297]

Exactly But C2C R Silly. 12 Coaches Can't Stop Since September 2022. Will They Fix It in 2025 Probably Not.

[@ItsPalmz]

Saw this train passing dagenham eas

[@mattevans4377]

Everyone is more paranoid Jen, you aren't alone. We are all victims of divide and conquer policies, to keep us from questioning the real problem (the people in power)

[@jaybee1921]

Hello again Jen, You made the right decision to escape "the loop", not the best place in the world...moving on, I know most of those comparitively nicer places you visited, namely Laindon, Basildon, Pitsea, and Liegh-on-Sea. I used to operate a Taxi around part of that area and have actually lived in Leigh-on-Sea. Also I have a cousin that lives in Pitsea. I hope you reach3d your Hotel without any issues. Do please let me know when you decide to visit the Leigh Valley Line which I used to sign. One of my evening runs used to be from Liverpool Street to Kings Lynn in Norfolk... Take care, Jon B. 🙂👍

[@AFCManUk]

🎵Have you been to Shoeburyness, on the Shoeburyness Express . . .🎵 . . What do you mean, Marrakech? 😂

[@keithpanda]

My daughter lives in Leigh on sea and it’s a favourite walk from Old Leigh to Chalkwell. Have you been to Emerson Park yet? I live a couple of minutes walk away please let me know when you visit I’d love to say hi.

[@TrizBag-u5s]

Love your content!

[@Saint_Dan132]

need to tick Liverpool st off my to go to list x another great one jen

[@JayJourneys_1]

Was these where there was a argument with that girl on the c2c train 😂

[@highpath4776]

Basildon is OK but it is a bit of a hike to the industrial areas. Its better than Harlow

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

I loved your water therapy at the end of the video. I agree about ‘atmosphere’…here in the US we’re full of it, especially so close to the election. Listen to your instincts, Jen. Cheers

[@JenOnTheMove]

I dread to think what it feels like to be in the US at the moment. Unfortunately I've had to put it onto the list of countries to never visit :(

[@iank-dz6gg]

Oh yes, those lovely golden sandy beaches of the Thames estuary 😆😆. As for your experience, I am not afraid of you, you have nothing to fear from me. Keep these vlogs coming, I do enjoy your wit 👍👍

[@masonlawson649]

What a brilliant broadcast ❤

[@highpath4776]

Tri-ang attempted to make some modern image station buildings but didnt really suceed

[@LucasBarfield-j8i]

She spawned the 357 fans in scr.

[@triggerwarning7662]

After this series I hope you experiment with different video formats? I know we have Geoff and Jago but.. but..... Why not talk about new stations such as Beam park or the potential Renwick Road. There are talks about the overground taking over the the Purfleet branch.. and running all the way to Tilbury for the Thames Clipper's new service. There are also talks of making a flypass at Romford to allow through trains without crossing GA fast lines (for freight alternatives) and creating some through services to somewhere (Fenchurch Street or Liverpool Street via Stratford) or even up along other overground routes. That provides more TPH capacity down to any extension to Abbey Wood in the central tunnels. The talk of creating such a flyover/under at Upminster was interesting but something about new works at the District Line depo made it unviable. Also most of the capacity issues are: using 4 car trains to make them last longer until they are replaced, skipping stops (Upminster and/or Barking for people using it as an express- often moaned about in Essex newspapers), and timetabling restrictions across the lines due to branching and the Ockendon branch being single track. Honestly you are right to have taken a taxi in that part. Essex people have a bad reputation as we know for various things and negative stereotypes, which is unfair. As a minority male of my portfolio of characteristics, I find people of Essex generally not too clued up on the issues some groups face but substantially wonderful people - more so than other reasons. However the very small minority who aren't are very dangerous. I would never go to that town you went to and my Trans friend had an issue there that was serious and not my place to discuss as they are not ready to talk about that trauma. Also you will find Essex police are extremely transphobic, homophobic and racist (but not a "general" racist, it's hard to explain). There is one female Judge in Basildon Combined Court who just absolutely hates LGBT. Sorry the world is like this.

[@JenOnTheMove]

I am planing on some experimentation in the coming months, while still keeping the core Visiting Every series going 🙂

[@landfill_6969]

We love you Jen 🏳️‍⚧️❤️💜

[@kerrytimm9920]

Hibalee bibalee, hippity hop on the way to a coffee shop.

[@triggerwarning7662]

9:55 that lady is taking pictures of you from behind, I guess she is wowed by your amazing hair and spotted you as a youtube celeb. Keep watching after she watches you as she comes back in the frame and takes a pic

[@JenOnTheMove]

I think it's unclear what's happening there

[@highpath4776]

canvey island transport / bus museum

[@JohnJohnson-cn9fh]

best wishes jen,full support and solidarity.......................jpj

[@StarbitTrainspots]

yo, a great video as always! You have any plans to be in York tomorrow? Might see me!❤

[@MartinPiper6502]

At least those right wing lot are getting swiftly prosecuted.

[@baseballfan99]

Sad that you were made to feel so uncomfortable. They probably believe the vile perpetrated by the party of the towns MP.

[@andrewpetersadler]

As a former resident of the area, you probably didn't imagine anything. Unfortunately, many parts of Essex are racist, homophobic and transphobic. Good breeding grounds for the far right. Some places, like Leigh, Southend and Chelmsford would be a bit more open, but especially down there in the marshy bit, not good. Glad you are safe, and didn't experience anything other than a scare.

[@TrainsAndMe-g3h]

I live in basildon

[@MichaelCampin]

Why did they mess around with a system that worked, why close Fenchurch Street at weekends, I lived in Upminster for about 18 years but BR have ruined the East of London Railways.

[@snorky5879]

Fenchurch Street is normally also open at weekends, the Liverpool street services allow C2C passengers easy access to Stratford Westfield for shopping (saves carrying armfuls of designer carrier bags up and down the stairs/escalators at West Ham)

[@hi-viz]

Not so many years ago Fenchurch Street used to be always closed in late evening, and all Tilbury line services ran into Liverpool Street

[@JenOnTheMove]

It's only two c2c services per hour that run into Liverpool Street, the rest continue into Fenchurch Street

[@MichaelCampin]

@@JenOnTheMove I remember the last train left Fenchurch Street at 1am weekdays to Upminster and beyond for the print workers and started about 5.30 am for the london various market workers but that was back about 1978.

[@TrainsAndMe-g3h]

I am next after pistea

[@harryelliott4310]

Trains Station 🚉

[@timbounds7190]

You thought Stanford was bad? I hope you didn't go to Tilbury!! Absolute Hell hole!

[@JenOnTheMove]

I've done Tilbury and didn't have any problems!

[@timbounds7190]

@@JenOnTheMove You were lucky!! I don't think you went into the town much though....good plan!!!

[@paulwheeler4283]

💜