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Rail disruption affects services in Hitchin following signalling cable theft
Overview
Train passengers face significant disruption during the rush hour after signalling cables were stolen from Hitchin in Hertfordshire on Wednesday night. National Rail reported that services between London, Peterborough, and Royston—including LNER, Great Northern, and Thameslink—are affected, with disruption expected to last until 11:00 BST.
Key points
- Signalling cables were stolen from Hitchin in Hertfordshire on Wednesday night.
- Services affected include LNER, Great Northern, and Thameslink trains travelling between London, Peterborough, and Royston.
- National Rail expects disruption to continue until 11:00 BST.
- Passengers using Great Northern and Thameslink services through Hitchin are advised to allow an extra 30 minutes for their journeys.