A fault with the signalling system between Littleport and Kings Lynn means trains have to run at a reduced speed between these stations. This is causing delays of up to 45 minutes to journeys between Ely and Kings Lynn.

We anticipate this to continue until 20:45.

Customer advice:

Trains between Littleport and Kings Lynn are being delayed by up to 45 minutes. Please bear this in mind when travelling, and check planners and station screens for the latest information.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

Network Rail have engineers on site where there is a fault with the signalling system. They are working to fix this so trains can get back to normal running as soon as possible.

In this particular situation the fault has been confirmed as a 'Track Circuit Failure'. This means the signalling system is unable to automatically verify if the next section of track past the affected signal is clear.

The rail network is designed so that if a signal stops working, trains will stop before they reach it. Whilst this issue is ongoing, train crew will stop at the affected signal and contact the signalling centre to confirm their location. At this point the signaller will verbally authorise the driver to continue towards the next signal. This process adds time to every train’s journey, which means services can experience short delays.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.