Trespass incident causes Greater Anglia train delays across Essex

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 17:30 · Archive

A trespass incident between Needham Market and Stowmarket in Suffolk has caused delays across the Greater Anglia network affecting Essex commuters.

A trespass incident on the Greater Anglia railway between Needham Market and Stowmarket in Suffolk has caused widespread delays affecting Essex and London commuters on October 12. Trains are operating at reduced speeds on all lines through the affected section, with emergency services attending the location.

Among the routes disrupted are services between London Liverpool Street and Norwich, as well as services linking Ipswich with Cambridge and Ipswich with Peterborough via Ely. Passengers travelling through Essex stations including Colchester, Manningtree, Witham, Chelmsford and Shenfield have been affected by the disruption.

Greater Anglia and Network Rail have apologised to passengers impacted by the incident. A rail industry notice stated that trespassers were on or near the track between Needham Market and Stowmarket, causing services to be delayed while the situation was being dealt with.

Passengers holding advance tickets for cancelled trains are able to travel on earlier or later services. Those delayed by 15 minutes or more may be entitled to compensation through Greater Anglia's Delay Repay scheme. Travellers have been advised to check before travelling as disruption continues.

How it is being reported

• Delays on multiple Essex trains due to trespass incidentGreater Anglia delays hit Essex and London commuters after a trespass incident near Needham Market and Stowmarket disrupts trains.Colchester Gazette · 12 Oct, 16:51
• Delays on multiple Essex trains due to trespass incidentGreater Anglia delays hit Essex and London commuters after a trespass incident near Needham Market and Stowmarket disrupts trains.Echo (Basildon) · 12 Oct, 16:51
• Delays on multiple Essex trains due to trespass incidentGreater Anglia delays hit Essex and London commuters after a trespass incident near Needham Market and Stowmarket disrupts trains.Brentwood Guardian · 12 Oct, 16:51

In this story: Greater Anglia · Network Rail · Needham Market · Stowmarket · Essex · London Liverpool Street · Norwich

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