Train fault causes widespread disruption

A train fault has blocked a railway line causing disruption for CrossCountry services.

The fault happened on a train at Stamford in Lincolnshire that was travelling between Peterborough and Leicester.

The line towards Birmingham New Street was blocked and trains running on the line could be cancelled or delayed, National Rail said.

Disruption is expected until 09:45 BST and a full list of alternative routes is available on the National Rail website.

Services between Stansted Airport and Birmingham New Street/ Bristol Temple Meads, and between Cambridge and Birmingham New Street are affected.

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