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London rail commuters face delays into King's Cross London rail commuters experiencing severe delays into King's Cross
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Rail commuters heading to London on the east coast mainline face severe delays because of overhead wire problems. Rail commuters heading to London on the East Coast Mainline are experiencing delays due to overhead wire problems.
Engineers worked throughout the night to repair the damage and minimise disruption to services heading into King's Cross. Engineers worked throughout the night to repair the damage to the line near Peterborough, and minimise disruption to services heading into King's Cross.
The problem developed just after 18:00 BST on Monday between Peterborough and Stevenage, causing huge delays for travellers caught up in the problem. The problem has now been fixed, but National Rail says the knock-on effect will see trains delayed until 10:00.
Train operators have warned of further long set backs and cancellations.
Those affected by the problem are East Coast, First Capital Connect, First Hull Trains and Grand Central.Those affected by the problem are East Coast, First Capital Connect, First Hull Trains and Grand Central.
People who were caught up in the lengthy delays on Monday night took to Twitter to vent their frustrations. The problem developed just after 18:00 BST on Monday between Peterborough and Stevenage, causing huge delays for travellers caught up in the delays.
'Carnage at Peterborough'
Many of those took to Twitter to vent their frustrations.
Jack Harrison tweeted: "Massively overcrowded @eastcoastuk train.. People stood for hours not knowing what was going on. #Peterborough."Jack Harrison tweeted: "Massively overcrowded @eastcoastuk train.. People stood for hours not knowing what was going on. #Peterborough."
Gemma Chandler said: "I've been sitting on a stationary train at Peterborough for 1hr45mins & we haven't had an announcement update for 55mins."Gemma Chandler said: "I've been sitting on a stationary train at Peterborough for 1hr45mins & we haven't had an announcement update for 55mins."
Amy Firth posted: "It's carnage here at Peterborough with masses still attempting to get on this train. any updates??"Amy Firth posted: "It's carnage here at Peterborough with masses still attempting to get on this train. any updates??"
An East Coast spokesman said: "Due to severe overhead line damage last evening between Peterborough and Stevenage, significant disruption is anticipated at the start of today's East Coast services.An East Coast spokesman said: "Due to severe overhead line damage last evening between Peterborough and Stevenage, significant disruption is anticipated at the start of today's East Coast services.
"East Coast trains are expected to be severely restricted, and cancellations are likely throughout the day."East Coast trains are expected to be severely restricted, and cancellations are likely throughout the day.
"Customers are advised to defer travel until later in the day, or alternatively, to travel tomorrow if possible."Customers are advised to defer travel until later in the day, or alternatively, to travel tomorrow if possible.
"Tickets dated for travel on Monday or Tuesday will be valid for travel on Wednesday and customers are advised to try to travel as close as possible to their original booked time."Tickets dated for travel on Monday or Tuesday will be valid for travel on Wednesday and customers are advised to try to travel as close as possible to their original booked time.
The spokesman said the line was blocked because of an overhead wire problem, about five miles from Peterborough.The spokesman said the line was blocked because of an overhead wire problem, about five miles from Peterborough.
According to the company, the main problems were with passengers heading south rather than out of the capital.According to the company, the main problems were with passengers heading south rather than out of the capital.
On Monday night, First Capital Connect services between Peterborough and King's Cross were running between Huntingdon and London King's Cross only and the problems also affected First Hull Trains services.On Monday night, First Capital Connect services between Peterborough and King's Cross were running between Huntingdon and London King's Cross only and the problems also affected First Hull Trains services.
First Hull Trains advised its passengers: "Owing to overhead wire problems between Grantham and London King's Cross all lines are blocked.First Hull Trains advised its passengers: "Owing to overhead wire problems between Grantham and London King's Cross all lines are blocked.
"Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled or delayed at short notice.""Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled or delayed at short notice."