| Points failure at Thetford blocks lines and disrupts services - 9 May 2026 Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 14:02, 9th May 2026 |     |
From the BBC:
Railway lines blocked after points failure
Railway services have been disrupted after a points failure, resulting in bus replacement services, delays and cancellations.
Greater Anglia said the fault at Thetford in Norfolk, external was blocking the line to Wymondham, and Network Rail workers were due on site.
Trains are running between Norwich and Wymondham, with passengers for Thetford then taking a replacement bus journey of about 40 minutes.
A replacement bus service between Thetford and Cambridge North, via Brandon and Ely, is also in place due to planned engineering work.
Railway services have been disrupted after a points failure, resulting in bus replacement services, delays and cancellations.
Greater Anglia said the fault at Thetford in Norfolk, external was blocking the line to Wymondham, and Network Rail workers were due on site.
Trains are running between Norwich and Wymondham, with passengers for Thetford then taking a replacement bus journey of about 40 minutes.
A replacement bus service between Thetford and Cambridge North, via Brandon and Ely, is also in place due to planned engineering work.
