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Major rail disruption due to trespass on line

News imageGreater Anglia A white, red and grey Greater Anglia train with its doors closed at a railway station.Greater Anglia
Greater Anglia said services were affected - primarily on the main line between London Liverpool Street and Norwich, but also branch lines in Essex

Train services running between Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and London have been affected by a trespass issue on the line.

Greater Anglia first reported that all lines were blocked between Witham and Hatfield Peverel in Essex at about 08:00 BST.

Passengers have been advised to check their journey before travelling as some services have been delayed and cancelled.

Police have been on site, but there is no estimated time for the lines to reopen, the rail operator said.

Services between the following stations are affected:

  • London Liverpool Street and Norwich
  • London Liverpool Street and Ipswich
  • London Liverpool Street and Clacton-on-Sea
  • London Liverpool Street and Colchester Town
  • London Liverpool Street and Braintree

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