Greater Anglia: Trackside fire causes train delays in Essex
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Greater Anglia said the fire was affecting trains between Colchester, Clacton-On-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze
A fire that broke out close to a railway line in Essex has caused disruption to passengers.
Rail operator Greater Anglia said the fire at Thorpe-Le-Soken blocked lines between Colchester, Clacton-On-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze on Tuesday.
Services were cancelled, delayed or reduced to a half hourly service, a spokesman said.
Network Rail said disruption to services was expected to continue until 15:00 BST.
The fire service tackling the blaze requested that the overhead electric wire was turned off for safety.
Rail replacement buses have been organised.
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- Published26 July 2022
