Signalling Fault Causes Delays on Greater Anglia Rail Line
Greater Anglia services between Norwich and Stansted Airport faced delays on October 6 due to a signalling fault between Thetford and Harling Road.
A signalling fault between Thetford and Harling Road disrupted rail services on October 6, 2026, affecting Greater Anglia trains traveling between Norwich and Stansted Airport via Cambridge. The technical failure forced trains heading toward Norwich to operate at slower, safer speeds, resulting in delays for passengers between Ely and Norwich.
Network Rail engineers worked to resolve the fault, with disruptions expected to persist until 1:00 p.m. Both the infrastructure manager and the train operator issued apologies for the inconvenience caused to commuters.
To mitigate the impact, passengers holding advance tickets were permitted to use alternative trains in the event of cancellations. Additionally, those delayed by 15 minutes or more became eligible for fare compensation.
