National Rail

Signalling cables were stolen at Hitchin on Wednesday and a train crashed in London.

An empty Northern train became stranded near Stockport Viaduct, causing widespread issues during rush hour.

National Rail warns journeys could be hit by heavy rain expected over Cumbria on Thursday evening.

National Rail says the fire alarm in a signalling centre is likely to cause hours of delays.

The problem in Welwyn Garden City is having knock-on effects across the wider region.

It comes after train carriages tumbled off the track on the route between Haywards Heath and Lewes.

Damage to overhead wires between Peterborough and Stevenage sees trains cancelled with services across the country affected.