Train delays of up to 45 minutes due to signalling fault

A SIGNALLING problem which caused delays of up to 45 minutes on the trains this morning has been fixed.

Commuters travelling to London through Colchester, Clacton and Braintree faced disruption this morning due to a problem between Chelmsford and Shenfield.

All lines are now open but there may still be some delays until midday as services catch up.

Greater Anglia tickets will continue to be accepted on London Underground services between Liverpool Street and King's Cross, Great Northern services between London King's Cross and Ely, and Norwich, in both directions until midday.

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COMMUTERS are facing delays of up to 45 minutes on the trains this morning due to a signalling problem.

Services travelling to London Liverpool Street through Colchester, Braintree and Clacton are disrupted due to a fault with signalling equipment between Chelmsford and Shenfield.

Greater Anglia has warned that services could be cancelled or delayed by up to 45 minutes until at least 10am this morning.

A train shuttle service has been set up between Braintree and Witham until further notice.

Greater Anglia ticketd are being accepted on London Underground services between Liverpool Street and King’s Cross, Great Northern services between London King's Cross and Ely, and Norwich, in both directions until further notice.

Network Rail engineers are working to fix the problem.