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Rail Services Suspended Across East Anglia After Person Struck by Train

Lines between Ipswich and Cambridge/Ely are closed with disruption expected until at least 5pm

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Overview

  • A person was struck by a train this morning, prompting Greater Anglia to close all lines between Ipswich and Cambridge/Ely.
  • Services from London to Ipswich and the LondonNorwich mainline remain suspended after an earlier line-side fire compounded the disruption.
  • Passengers face potential cancellations or delays of up to 30 minutes with operators warning that disruption will continue until at least 5pm.
  • Conflicting accounts place the incident between Chelmsford and Colchester, Thurston and Kennett, or Ipswich and Cambridge/Ely, leaving the precise location unclear.
  • British Transport Police and Network Rail have been notified, and an investigation and recovery operation is underway.