Community Rail mentioned a prepare driver noticed the fireplace close to Stevenage management centre with flames beside the railway at 12.30pm this lunchtime (October 9), and the emergency companies have been instantly known as.
Hertfordshire Fireplace and Rescue service put the fireplace out shortly earlier than 2pm which allowed for railway engineers to evaluate the injury and begin making pressing repairs.
No trains have been capable of run between Stevenage and Welwyn Backyard Metropolis for a number of hours this afternoon, however restricted companies at the moment are working by way of the realm.
Nevertheless, passengers are being suggested that any trains that are working might be extraordinarily busy.
Whereas repairs are ongoing folks ought to commonly verify Nationwide Rail Enquiries or with their particular person prepare operator for the newest journey info.
Paul Rutter, Community Rail East Coast route director, mentioned: “We’re sorry to passengers impacted by the lineside hearth at Stevenage at present and the continued disruption that is inflicting whereas our engineers work to restore the injury.
“I’d wish to thank firefighters at Hertfordshire Fireplace and Rescue service for his or her swift motion to place out the fireplace and restrict any additional injury to the railway.
“Though we now have been capable of reopen the East Coast Foremost Line for a restricted variety of trains to run, we’re advising folks to verify earlier than they journey as companies will face main disruption for the remainder of the day.”
For the newest journey info please go to www.nationalrail.co.uk.
Additional updates on the repairs and progress to revive rail companies to regular might be discovered by following the Community Rail East Coast X account @NetworkRailEC.
