The decision by C2C to remove permanent security staff at nights from Southend East and Thorpe Bay stations goes directly against the interests of rail users and displays a worryingly cavalier attitude towards safety. Given recent violent incidents at railway stations, permanent staff on hand is essential to give those arriving and embarking at Southend East and Thorpe Bay stations confidence that they are indeed safe.

We the undersigned call on C2C to reconsider this short-sighted and potentially dangerous decision, and maintain permanent security staff at all stations