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Trains between Lowestoft and Norwich cancelled after boat hits bridge in Somerleyton




Several trains have been cancelled after a boat collided with a bridge, blocking the train line.

Greater Anglia posted on X at 3.20pm saying journeys may be disrupted after the incident in Somerleyton.

Two trains, between Lowestoft and Norwich and vice versa, have been cancelled already.

Greater Anglia has cancelled trains between Lowestoft and Norwich after a boat hit a bridge in Somerleyton. Picture: Greater Anglia
Greater Anglia has cancelled trains between Lowestoft and Norwich after a boat hit a bridge in Somerleyton. Picture: Greater Anglia

A stranded boat was causing the swing bridge to be stuck open.

Greater Anglia later updated at around 3.40pm saying lines had reopened.

Disruption is still expected until it restores its full timetable.