Suspected cable theft cancels London to Ipswich trains

Trains are being delayed and cancelled after a suspected cable theft <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Trains are being delayed and cancelled after a suspected cable theft (Image: Newsquest)
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A suspected theft has disrupted train services in the region, causing delays and cancellations.

Signalling cables are suspected to have been stolen near Beaulieu Park, forcing trains to run at a much reduced speed through the area, on all lines.

This incident is affecting services between London Liverpool Street and Ipswich, as well as other routes.

Services are expected to be disrupted until 3pm today.

Network Rail engineers are currently investigating the issue and working to fix the signalling as quickly as possible.

Passengers are advised to check before they travel, as some services may be cancelled or terminate early to ease congestion.

Passengers looking to travel on Intercity services between London Liverpool Street and Norwich are advised that they will need to change trains at Colchester.

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