Roger Iriri, 55, of Ford Road, Dagenham, pleaded guilty to three counts of causing intentional harassment, alarm or distress contrary to the Public Order Act.
At Barkingside Magistrates’ Court he received 26 weeks imprisonment.
At just after 3.00pm on July 1, last year the victim entered Barking railway station as she travelled home from school.
She was approached by Iriri, who invaded her personal space and asked her how she was and what school she went to.
Two members of the public intervened to move the victim away from him, but as they did so he made a series of sexually explicit comments aimed at her.
The police were called by security guards at the station and officers raced to the scene and arrested Iriri.
British Transport Police Sergeant Helen Hardless said: “No one should be subjected to such repulsive remarks as they travel, especially not a young girl returning from school.
“There is simply no place for offenders like Iriri on the rail network, and this case should serve as a stark warning to offenders – we will do everything in our power to bring you to justice.
“If you witness or experience a sexual harassment on the railway, report it to us by texting 61016. No report is too small or too trivial and we will always take your seriously.”
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