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Trains to London disrupted due to overhead wire damage

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Commuters face significant delays and a reduced timetable on all services from Ipswich to London on Wednesday due to damaged overhead electrical wires at Colchester.

Why it matters: The disruption is expected to last all day, affecting thousands of passengers travelling between East Anglia and the capital.

The big picture: Greater Anglia has implemented a revised timetable on several routes, including:

  • Norwich to London Liverpool Street: One train per hour between Norwich and Colchester

  • Ipswich to London Liverpool Street: Revised peak timetable

What's happening: Only one line between Colchester and Marks Tey is available, forcing trains to run at reduced speeds and frequency.

  • Network Rail engineers will be working on the overhead wires throughout the day

  • Pre-booked tickets for Wednesday will be accepted on Thursday

  • Ticket restrictions have been lifted

What's next: Passengers are advised to check the Greater Anglia website or app for specific train alterations before travelling.

Travellers whose journeys are delayed by 15 minutes or more may be entitled to compensation under the Delay Repay scheme.

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Police appeal for witnesses after A14 collision at Claydon yesterday

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Suffolk Police are seeking witnesses and dash cam footage following a collision that injured a motorcyclist and temporarily closed the A14 westbound yesterday.

The details: The collision occurred at around 4.50pm on Monday 7th April, according to police.

  • The motorcyclist was taken to hospital, though the extent of their injuries has not been disclosed.

  • The road reopened just before 7pm after being closed for investigation work.

  • The incident caused significant disruption, with westbound traffic at Junction 52 halted for more than two hours.

What they're saying: Officers are particularly interested in dash cam footage showing "a van pulling a trailer at around 4.30pm."

The bottom line: Anyone with information can assist the inquiry by contacting Suffolk Police via their website (www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us), email (SCIU@norfolk.police.uk) or by calling 101, quoting reference CAD 219 of 7th April.

Ed Sheeran surprised more than 200 Ipswich students with an impromptu performance at The Baths

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