Rail Chaos as Fire Disrupts East Coast Main Line Services

A lineside fire near Stevenage has severely impacted train operations, causing widespread cancellations and delays across major routes.

The fire near Stevenage damaged signalling equipment, leading to the closure of all lines in the area.
Passengers have been advised not to travel as services by Great Northern, Thameslink, LNER, and other operators face major disruptions.
The blaze has been extinguished, but significant damage has resulted in continued service cancellations and overcrowded trains.
Mutual ticket acceptance is in place for affected passengers to use alternative routes, including services by Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail.
Normal train operations are expected to resume by Thursday, October 10, as efforts to repair the damaged infrastructure continue.