London's Barking derailment line reopens as Suffragette line and c2c trains resume today

Network Rail has confirmed that repairs are complete on the line closed by the Barking freight train derailment on October 23, with London Overground Suffragette line services between South Tottenham and Barking Riverside, and c2c services from Barking to Dagenham Dock, Rainham and Purfleet, resuming on Wednesday, November 11.

More than 1.2 km of track rebuilt

A GB Railfreight freight train derailed near Barking on October 23, closing the line for almost three weeks. Engineers repaired more than 1.2 kilometres of track, including rebuilding a bespoke set of points that were damaged, and fixing damaged signalling equipment and cables. Network Rail announced the reopening date on November 9.

Reopening arrangements and advice

Until the end of service on Tuesday, November 10, there is no service between South Tottenham and Barking Riverside, with tickets accepted on London Underground and London buses; a reduced service continues on the Gospel Oak to South Tottenham section, with trains every 30 minutes. Rob Mullen, Chief Customer & Commercial Officer at GBR Anglia, said: 'I am pleased to announce that passenger services will resume from Wednesday 11 November.' Passengers should check Transport for London's live status and journey planner before travelling; Network Rail's reopening announcement does not give a first departure time for Wanstead Park station. Sources: Network Rail (via Made in Wanstead; RailAdvent).