Signalling fault at Cambridge delays trains

People have been stranded on the platform at Cambridge railway station due to the disruption

A signalling fault has disrupted travel for all trains running through Cambridge railway station.

Operator Greater Anglia said the fault on Thursday meant some lines were blocked and services could be cancelled, delayed or revised.

It was affecting CrossCountry, Great Northern and Thameslink services, including trains to Birmingham New Street, Stansted Airport, Ely, London King's Cross and King's Lynn, Norfolk.

The lines reopened on Thursday night but disruption was expected to last until further notice, and passengers were advised to check before they travel, Greater Anglia added.

"Network Rail engineers have identified the fault, however, due to the hot temperatures, it is proving difficult to repair the damage until the temperature cools down," a spokesman said.

"They are still looking for other avenues to fix the fault as soon as possible."