Huge fire near tracks stops all services to one of London's busiest train stations
A large fire near railway tracks in Hertfordshire forced the suspension of services to London's Liverpool Street station on Sunday. The incident also caused significant traffic disruption on the nearby M25 motorway.
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The disruption affected one of London's busiest transport hubs, impacting thousands of commuters and travelers heading to Stansted Airport.
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An enormous fire close to a railway line suspended services to London's busiest train station for hours on Sunday and left drivers surrounded by smoke on the M25.
Dozens of firefighters battled the blaze on tracks near Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, which led to services being halted at London Liverpool Street station.
All services to the station were suspended and Greater Anglia trains being diverted via Seven Sisters. By 9pm, lines had reopened but travellers were warned to expect delays right up to 11pm.
In addition, motorists were urged to avoid the M25 between Junctions 25 (Enfield) and 26 (Waltham Abbey), close to where the blaze is situated.
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