Tree on power line blocks trains between Beccles and Lowestoft

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 14:31 · Archive

A fallen tree on a power line has halted Greater Anglia services between Beccles and Lowestoft.

A fallen tree has blown onto a national power line between Beccles and Lowestoft, blocking Greater Anglia train services on the line between the two stations. This has affected services running between Ipswich and Lowestoft. Greater Anglia stated that trains are unable to run between Beccles and Lowestoft whilst the obstruction remains.

Engineers from Network Rail and UK Power Networks are on their way to the site to clear the tree and restore power to the line. Greater Anglia is accepting rail tickets on selected First Bus routes to provide alternative transport for affected passengers.

Disruption is expected to continue until 6.15pm on Monday.

How it is being reported

• Trains to be disrupted for hours after tree falls onto lineA fallen tree is causing disruption to Greater Anglia services between Ipswich and Lowestoft.East Anglian Daily Times · 26 Oct, 14:13
• Trains to be disrupted for hours after tree falls onto lineA fallen tree is causing disruption to Greater Anglia services between Ipswich and Lowestoft.Ipswich Star · 26 Oct, 14:13

In this story: Greater Anglia · Beccles · Lowestoft · Ipswich · Network Rail · UK Power Networks · First Bus

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