On Wednesday, commuters using Great Northern and Thameslink services experienced significant disruptions due to plastic debris that became lodged in the overhead power lines. The affected area was identified between Alexandra Palace and Welwyn Garden City. Passengers heading towards key destinations including Cambridge, Peterborough, and Stevenage were specifically warned about potential delays, anticipated to last until noon BST. Train operators communicated the issue through social media, emphasizing the unusual nature of this origin of disruption for the rush-hour period.
Great Northern stated, "The cause for this disruption were pieces of plastic that had got caught in the overhead lines." They warned passengers of disruptions until noon.
Delays primarily affected passengers traveling from London towards Cambridge, Peterborough, and Stevenage, with the issue identified between Alexandra Palace and Welwyn Garden City.
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