Trespass incident blocks rail lines between London and Suffolk
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 11:02 · Archive
A trespasser on the railway at Goodmayes has blocked all lines between London Liverpool Street and Shenfield.
A trespass incident at Goodmayes has blocked all rail lines between London Liverpool Street and Shenfield, affecting services across the wider network. Greater Anglia confirmed that trains cannot currently run on this route, with disruption expected to continue until further notice. A spokesman for Greater Anglia said: 'We have been made aware of a trespasser on the railway at Goodmayes. For safety reasons, the power in the overhead electric wires have been switched off and all lines are currently blocked.'
Affected routes include services from London Liverpool Street to Norwich, Ipswich, Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester Town, Braintree, and Southend Victoria, as well as the Elizabeth line. Passengers are advised to expect delays or changes to their journeys. Greater Anglia has indicated that tickets will be accepted on alternative routes, including the Circle line between Liverpool Street and Tower Hill, the Jubilee line between Stratford and West Ham, and c2c services between Fenchurch Street, West Ham, and Southend Central.
Network Rail response teams and the British Transport Police will be attending the scene.
How it is being reported
- Trespass incident causing disruption to Suffolk rail servicesA trespass incident is blocking the main line between Ipswich and London Liverpool Street causing disruption to Suffolk rail services.Ipswich Star · 16 Oct, 10:13
- Trespass incident causing disruption to Suffolk rail servicesA trespass incident is blocking the main line between Ipswich and London Liverpool Street causing disruption to Suffolk rail services.East Anglian Daily Times · 16 Oct, 10:13
In this story: Goodmayes · London Liverpool Street · Shenfield · Greater Anglia · Network Rail · British Transport Police
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