Rail disruption continues as hottest temperatures on record cause havoc
Damage to overhead wires and signalling equipment across the rail network is causing delays and cancellations.
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Train delays after fire melts signalling equipment and burns level crossing
A wildfire has melted signalling equipment and damaged part of the track on the East Coast Main Line causing major disruption to services.
Warning as North East set to lose vital trains to Manchester in new timetable
Details of a new East Coast Mainline timetable that will come into force in May 2022 were announced last week - with some services axed.