Trains cancelled and lines blocked between Cambridge North and London Liverpool Street
High track temperatures have forced the closure of all lines between Cambridge North and London Liverpool Street this afternoon (Thursday, July 25).
Greater Anglia is advising customers not to travel due to multiple issues on the West Anglia route.
Network Rail engineers are dealing with the different faults.
A statement from the operator said: “Due to heat speed related issues, train faults, and overhead wire fault, we are unable to run our services. The impact of delays were worsening. An update will follow within the next one hour.
“Greater Anglia and Network Rail are sorry if your journey has been affected by this disruption.
“Advance purchase tickets holders will be allowed to travel on earlier or later trains if their booked service is cancelled.
“If your journey with us has been delayed by 15 minutes or more, you may be entitled to compensation for a portion of your fare.”
Thameslink is also advising customers not to travel at the current time. Services to Peterborough and Cambridge services are disrupted.
Visit Greater Anglia delay repay to find out more.
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