COMMUTERS will face severe" train delays according to a train operator after five days of industrial action got underway.

ASLEF, Britain’s trade union for train drivers with more than 20,000 members, has downed tools until Saturday.

Many different train operators across the country will be affected, including Greater Anglia which services operating in Colchester, Clacton, Harwich, Witham, and more.

There is a fully reduced service across the board for Greater Anglia and service alterations will last until Saturday.

To find out more, head to greateranglia.co.uk/strikes.