Train delays between Norwich and Lowestoft as a tree falls on tracks at Brundall Gardens

kaia.nicholl@iliffepublishing.co.uk

Published: 12:30, 06 August 2021

| Updated: 12:31, 06 August 2021

Trains have been cancelled this morning after a tree fell onto the tracks.

Disruption between Norwich and Lowestoft is expected until 1.30pm this afternoon following a tree falling on the railway line between Brundall Gardens and Whitlingham Junction.

The tree is currently blocking one of the lines and trains have been cancelled or delayed while the situation is sorted.

Fallen tree at Brundall Gardens causing delays to trains between Lowestoft and Norwich. Picture: Network Rail

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National Rail is on the scene and Greater Anglia have requested replacement buses for the affected routes.

Services from Lowestoft to Norwich and Norwich to Great Yarmouth are currently affected.

A spokesperson for network rail said: "The tree is being cleared and the second line should be reopened to services soon following final checks."

Lowestoft Suffolk Homepage Traffic and Travel Transport Kaia Nicholl