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Delays to Ipswich rail services after person hit by train

Rail services in Ipswich were disrupted after a person was hit by a train <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Rail services in Ipswich were disrupted after a person was hit by a train (Image: Newsquest)
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There was disruption to rail services from Ipswich after a person was hit by a train.

Greater Anglia and Network Rail were made aware of the incident between Colchester and Witham shortly after 10.30am.

The main line was closed as emergency services and Network Rail attended the scene.

It affected intercity services between Norwich and London Liverpool Street, which stop at Ipswich and Stowmarket.

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The Sudbury to Marks Tey line was also impacted.

Trains were unable to run between Colchester and Witham on the main line.

Greater Anglia said the line has reopened, although delays may remain until later in the dat.

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