Explosives team called to rail line as trains disrupted

Passengers are facing disruption after trains were cancelled when an object suspected to be unexploded ordnance was found near a rail line.

Greater Anglia trains between Norwich and Ely, including those running to Stansted Airport via Cambridge, were cancelled before services were later resumed, although delays and changes are expected until 15:15 BST.

Norfolk Police was called at 09:52 after workers found the suspicious object near Thetford. An Army explosive ordnance disposal team has been called to the scene.

"The line has now reopened, services will begin to return to normal," Greater Anglia said, adding: "Some delays and alterations may be present whilst the service recovers."

At the time of the disruption, a company spokesperson said: "Trains are unable to run between Norwich and Ely until the area has been checked and passed as safe."

Police have said the A1075 has also reopened after being closed at the junction with the A11 after the discovery in Croxton, to the north of Thetford.

Passengers have been told that they can use their tickets to catch trains from Ely to Stowmarket, then onto Norwich via Greater Anglia's intercity services.

Greater Anglia tickets will be accepted on local First Bus Green Line routes 14, 15 and 16 between Norwich, Wymondham and Attleborough.

People with advance timed tickets can travel on earlier or later trains if their service has been cancelled, while those whose journeys have been delayed by more than 15 minutes can claim for compensation, Greater Anglia added.

Greater Anglia has been contacted for more information about the nature of the cancellations.

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