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21/02/2013
Disruption Continues On East Coast Main Line
Failed power cables on the East Coast main line are continuing to cause disruption for a second day.
Emergency repairs have been carried out overnight after the power issues halted most services on Wednesday.
First Capital Connect, Grand Central and East Coast services are all affected.
Network Rail said the delays were caused by a 10mph speed limit on lines out of London.
First Capital Connect said some services may be cancelled because only three out of four lines are running, with further work planned this evening.
"We aim to resume a full timetable where possible," it added.
(H/GK)
Emergency repairs have been carried out overnight after the power issues halted most services on Wednesday.
First Capital Connect, Grand Central and East Coast services are all affected.
Network Rail said the delays were caused by a 10mph speed limit on lines out of London.
First Capital Connect said some services may be cancelled because only three out of four lines are running, with further work planned this evening.
"We aim to resume a full timetable where possible," it added.
(H/GK)
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