Essex railway line blocked by signalling fault

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 15:28 · Archive

Greater Anglia trains between Witham and Braintree are cancelled due to a signalling fault.

A signalling fault has blocked the railway line between Witham and Braintree in Essex, forcing Greater Anglia to cancel services running to and from stations on the route. Trains are currently unable to operate in the area.

Network Rail staff are en route to the site to investigate and fix the fault. Greater Anglia warned that disruption is expected to continue until 7.30pm. The operator is also trying to source a vehicle to provide a rail replacement bus service between Witham and Braintree.

Passengers with advance purchase tickets will be allowed to use earlier or later trains if their booked service is cancelled. Those whose journeys are delayed by 15 minutes or more may be entitled to compensation through Greater Anglia's Delay Repay scheme.

Greater Anglia and Network Rail have apologised to passengers affected by the disruption.

How it is being reported

• Essex railway line blocked as passengers warned of cancellationsGreater Anglia trains between Witham and Braintree face cancellations after signalling fault. Network Rail repairs are under way.Colchester Gazette · 19 Oct, 15:11
• Essex railway line blocked as passengers warned of cancellationsGreater Anglia trains between Witham and Braintree face cancellations after signalling fault. Network Rail repairs are under way.Echo (Basildon) · 19 Oct, 15:11
• Essex railway line blocked as passengers warned of cancellationsGreater Anglia trains between Witham and Braintree face cancellations after signalling fault. Network Rail repairs are under way.Brentwood Guardian · 19 Oct, 15:11

In this story: Greater Anglia · Network Rail · Witham · Braintree

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