Line reopens after fallen tree causes disruption

Rachael McMenemy - BBC News, Essex

1 January 2025 at 12:48 pm

A Greater Anglia train stopped at a train platform. — Greater Anglia said there was a significant impact on services [Andrew Sinclair/BBC]

Railway lines have reopened after a fallen tree blocked caused delays and cancellations.

Greater Anglia said all lines between Elsenham and Audley End in Essex were affected after overhead electric wires were damaged.

It happened on Wednesday morning amid a yellow weather warning for high winds across the UK.

Greater Anglia warned passengers that disruption should be expected until 19:30 GMT.

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