Mr Jarvis makes one announcement per trip just prior to departure from Essex into London's Fenchurch Street station.

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Kaela Fenn-Smith, a spokeswoman for the Walkie Talkie - at 20 Fenchurch Street - said the secret to getting a development off the ground was "location and timing".

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"The acquisition of two busy London commuter businesses with strong growth prospects and the longer tenure of c2c (London Fenchurch Street to Tilbury and Southend) will strengthen our operations, " he said.

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