Major delays on Greater Anglia trains from London to Essex after trespasser on tracks at Goodmayes - unconfirmed report of 'child in distress'

ALL train lines across the Greater Anglia network between Essex and London have been affected this morning after reports of a "person on the tracks".

Some Elizabeth Line services through Shenfield have also been affected.

According to unconfirmed reports from a source a ten-year-old child was found to be in distress on a gantry at Goodmayes station.

This has yet to be confirmed by the British Transport Police (BTP).

Greater Anglia posted on X today, June 22 2026: "Due to a trespass incident at #Goodmayes all lines are blocked. Train services running through this station may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until further notice."

National Rail also posted: "A trespass incident at Goodmayes means that all lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between Stratford (London) and Romford may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 11:00."

BTP has been contacted for comment.