Originally Posted by
virginblue
Why can't they simply let the train continue to Victoria just two stations down the line (and in doing so, have some more punters going to/from Southend onboard)?
Depends on what limited stops means. If it was only going to stop at, say, Shenfield, Romford and Stratford on the way then there would probably not be enough at Southend Vic to warrant it. Also perhaps rowdy club goers on their way home wouldn't be welcome on what is intended to be an airport train, throwing up on foreign visitors for instance. If it does come about, and starts it's journey at SEN, then there must be some reason behind the decision. Part funded by Stobart??