DISRUPTION at Colchester train station is leading to delays all day in and out of the city, due to damage to overhead electric wires.

The disruption is affecting some lines going out of Colchester and disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Greater Anglia have advised commuters that train services may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Due to the issues at the station there is only one available line in use between Colchester and Marks Tey.

In order to minimise delays, a revised timetable will be in place for certain routes.

A Greater Anglia spokesman said:“Some services between Norwich and London Liverpool Street are disrupted due to damaged overhead electric wires at Colchester.

“Network Rail engineers are on site and working to fix the fault, however disruption is expected to continue for the rest of the day.

“Customers travelling from Norwich or Ipswich to Liverpool Street can travel via Cambridge/Stansted Airport at no extra cost. Customers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.

“Tickets dated today will be accepted tomorrow.

“We are very sorry for the inconvenience caused.” 

For more travel information, visit https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/travel-information/service-disruptions/disruption-all-day-wednesday-25th-september-through