C2C: Shoeburyness to Fenchurch Street Drivers Eye View

This DVD offers a driver’s-eye journey along the former London, Tilbury & Southend Railway, a largely self-contained network spanning from Shoeburyness in Essex to central London. At its eastern terminus, Shoeburyness provides a surprisingly busy passenger service for a small community, while at the London end, c2c trains converge from three main routes onto just two tracks entering Fenchurch Street, one of the capital’s lesser-known termini with just four platforms.

The journey begins aboard a Class 357 Electrostar electric multiple unit, renowned for its smooth and comfortable ride, travelling from Shoeburyness to Southend Central. From there, we continue onto the Tilbury branch via Pitsea, passing through scenic rural marshland alongside the Thames Estuary. The service proceeds through Tilbury Town, then onto the single line to Upminster, before running parallel to the District Line into the heart of London. The final stretch into the City sees the train running alongside the Docklands Light Railway.

For a complete perspective, the DVD also shows the line in the opposite direction from Fenchurch Street towards Barking and branching off along the original LTS route via Dagenham, terminating at Grays. This provides a comprehensive overview of the network and its operational intricacies, all captured from the driver’s cab.

Filmed during the summer heatwave of 2009, the footage showcases the line at its very best, combining scenic rural stretches, bustling suburban services, and intricate urban approaches. This Driver’s Eye View DVD offers both an immersive and informative look at one of the UK’s most distinctive commuter railways.