Major rail disruption due to blocked line

"While the freight train is being rescued, the line from Chelmsford towards Shenfield is blocked. Trains between these stations will be using the line away from London for both directions. This is known as bi-directional working, and is similar to temporary traffic lights on a road."

"Another locomotive has been sent to recover it, but no estimated time has been given for the line to reopen, said Greater Anglia. Teams from Network Rail will also be sent to help, the train operator added."

"Greater Anglia warned that to stop a queue of trains forming, some services would be cancelled. Intercity services between Norwich and London Liverpool Street Ipswich and Harwich Town London Liverpool Street Clacton on Sea and Walton on the Naze London Liverpool Street Colchester Town London Liverpool Street Braintree - London Liverpool Street"

A broken-down freight train is blocking the line between Ingatestone and Shenfield in Essex, creating major disruption for Greater Anglia services to London. Delays are affecting trains from parts of Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk. Another locomotive has been sent to recover the train, and Network Rail teams are also being dispatched, but no estimated time has been provided for reopening. While the freight train is being rescued, the line from Chelmsford toward Shenfield remains blocked. Trains between these stations use the line away from London for both directions through bi-directional working, similar to temporary traffic lights. To prevent queues, some services may be cancelled.

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