C2c Rail

C2C is definitely one of the best railway companies, but not quite as good as South West Trains, not everything can be perfect. C2C is run by Nationan Express, between London Fenchurch Street and Southend and Shoeburyness. There are effectivly 3 lines here, mainline from London Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness, via Basildon. The Tilbury Loop is from Fenchurch Street to Shoebury once again, but this time via Tilbury. For the third time there is a line from Fenchurch Street and again the Shoebury, this time via Grays. HOW EASY IS IT TO BUY TICKET? There are ticket machines at all C2C stations ... more

Can it be true that National Express who run the ill-fated Silverlink services now own c2c. Gordon Brown may have provided more money but will c2c drop to the level of Siverlink or will Silverlink improve? The London Southend line needs a better integration with other rail routes so National Express may show initiative by developing the systems they own and linking them. c2c may benefit from the takeover otherwise the misery line will return and prove an embarrassment for Teddy Taylor and William Hague. Privitisation must go alongside prudent yet dynamic leadership. Let us see how National ... more

In order to relieve congestion at he major London Terminii I suggest that with the next stage of franchises there be major changes to The North London Line so that trains from Southend may serve other major cities. Trains could reach Watford, Birmingham and the North West. The new trains offer speed and comfort when they work. Give the trains a chance and let us have have a more integrated rail system. Other train operators sould also use the Southend line thereby encoraging greater mobility. A rail link a Dartford would also be welcome again to reduce pressure. ... more

OK first of all I will be honest in saying I work for c2c and I wish I would of wrote this review sooner as my opinion has not been altered and I'm not in any way biased and will be upfront about things. I do hope no one thinks I'm saying it for the sake I work for it but this is just an honest opinion of it, and yes, there are still plenty of disadvantages. The first thing about c2c is they are reliable. We've been told that the company has topped the reliablity league for some time now and over 90% of trains are on time. I obviously use them to travel to work and I honestly can say I have ... more

I remember LTS very well, the old misery line. Never on time, HUGE delays, I remember it got so bad people used to open the old slam doors and walk down the platform! I think the whole make-over is brilliant. I use it to go to Fenchurch Street every day and It's always comfortable, good value for money. Firstly they are very reliable. They have topped the PPM league for two months running, always over 90% of trains are on time. There are the odd occasional small delays, but they are always told over the tannoy and they are never usually more than three minutes late. The trains are comfortable ... more