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Trains cancelled after fires beside the mainline

Harriet HeywoodBBC News, East of England
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The line-side fires were between Chelmsford and Ingatestone, said train operator Greater Anglia

Rail commuters have faced delays and cancellations after "multiple" fires next to the line.

Monday's fires - between Chelmsford and Ingatestone in Essex - blocked a northbound section of the London to Norwich mainline.

In an update at about 07:30 BST, the fire brigade and Network Rail said the track-side fires were out and the line had re-opened - but disruption was expected until 10:45.

Services affected included trains from Liverpool Street to Braintree, Colchester, Clacton, Ipswich and Norwich.

A spokesperson for Greater Anglia said trains at those stations could be cancelled, delayed or revised.

"Following multiple fires next to the railway line between Ingatestone and Chelmsford earlier today, all lines have reopened," they added.

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