Fallen tree blocks trains from Ipswich to London
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 09:02 · Archive
No trains are running from Ipswich to London after a tree fell and damaged overhead electrical wires.
A fallen tree has damaged overhead electrical wires on the railway line between Ipswich and London, forcing Greater Anglia to suspend all services to London Liverpool Street. Only diesel-powered trains can operate between Ipswich and Colchester today, with an extremely limited service running in both directions. Greater Anglia and Network Rail advised passengers not to travel between Ipswich and Colchester on Saturday 24 October.
The disruption began yesterday evening, after Ipswich Town's match against Nottingham Forest, causing significant problems for supporters travelling home. A spokesman for Greater Anglia said: 'After a tree fell and caused extensive damage to the overhead electrical wires yesterday, only trains using diesel power will be able to run between Ipswich and Colchester today.' The operator added: 'Greater Anglia and Network Rail are sorry if your journey has been affected by this disruption.'
How it is being reported
- No trains from Ipswich to London today after fallen tree damages overhead wiresThere are no trains running from Ipswich to London today after a fallen tree blocked the railway line, causing cancellations.East Anglian Daily Times · 24 Oct, 08:34
- No trains from Ipswich to London today after fallen tree damages overhead wiresThere are no trains running from Ipswich to London today after a fallen tree blocked the railway line, causing cancellations.Ipswich Star · 24 Oct, 08:34
In this story: Greater Anglia · Network Rail · Ipswich · London Liverpool Street · Colchester · Ipswich Town · Nottingham Forest
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