Damaged overhead wires have seriously hampered rail services to the capital, making it difficult for royal admirers attempting to reach London to pay their respects to the Queen.
According to Greater Anglia, all lines between Ipswich and Manningtree are halted due to the issue.
The damage was initially discovered yesterday afternoon, but it is so significant that the remainder of today is anticipated to be disrupted.
A train was wrapped in wires, which were removed from the scene soon before midnight.
The issue affects rail services connecting portions of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex to London.
Between Colchester and Ipswich, a limited substitute bus service is available.
It comes as railway providers provide additional services to facilitate mourners’ trips into the city.
The damage was initially discovered yesterday afternoon, but it is so significant that the remainder of today is anticipated to be disrupted. Damaged overhead cables are shown.
A train was wrapped in wires, which were removed from the scene soon before midnight. Cables are being fixed by Network Rail Anglia.
Greater Anglia issued the following statement: ‘Network Rail engineers are working to perform the essential repairs as swiftly as possible, however due to the magnitude and type of the damage, it is anticipated that it will take until Friday evening to complete the repairs and restore regular service.
We regret the inconvenience this disruption will bring to passengers’ travel plans.
The Greater Anglia route director for Network Rail expressed regret to travellers affected by continued disruptions in Suffolk.
Since the incident, our engineers have been working to remove the train and restore the overhead wires.
It will take till the end of the day to repair the considerable damage.
“A rail replacement service is active.
“Once more, I apologize for the inconvenience and advise everyone traveling via the impacted stations to check with the train operator before traveling and to allow extra time to finish their journeys.”
The issue affects rail services connecting portions of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex to London. Damaged overhead cables are shown.
In the coming days, more travel disruption is anticipated as people make their way to London in preparation for the Queen’s burial.
London’s transport authorities anticipate “unprecedented” demand on its roads and railroads.
On Sunday, the Elizabeth line between Paddington and Abbey Wood will operate a special service with twelve trains each hour.
And workers at some subterranean stations may be required to enforce queuing, station closures, or trains that do not stop.
During the formal period of mourning, The Rail Delivery Group warned that trains to London and its stations would be ‘very crowded.’ Passengers were advised to leave ample time for their journeys.
The public has been advised to avoid using Green Park station due to the anticipated high volume of travellers.
In the coming days, more transport congestion is anticipated as people make their way into the city in preparation for the Queen’s burial. A memorial to Queen Elizabeth II at a tube station is pictured.