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Disruption between Kings Lynn and Ely expected until 14:00 

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Incident reported: Saturday 07 February 2026 at 09:42

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Last updated

Saturday 07 February 2026 at 10:36

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Kings Lynn and Royston

Description

A fault with the signalling system between Downham Market and Littleport means trains have to run at reduced speed. Trains running between Kings Lynn and Ely may be revised or delayed by up to 45 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 14:00.

Customer advice:

You can travel as normal but should allow an extra 45 minutes for your journey. Please check station screens and planners for the latest information.

Journey times for services running between Kings Lynn / Ely and Royston are being delayed for between 30 - 45 minutes in the Littleport area.

Planning your journey:

You can view the live departure boards, and also a live map of the network.

You can also the Great Northern app to find up-to-date information.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

A signal fault is causing delays between Downham Market and Littleport. Network Rail staff are on site and are investigating the cause of the issue.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.