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Train services in Lincolnshire disrupted following cable theft
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Train services between Newark Northgate and Lincoln and Grantham were disrupted due to cable theft, with LNER trains potentially delayed by up to 20 minutes or cancelled during recovery.
at most 20 minutes · delays
National Rail
Trains have been disrupted in Lincolnshire following the theft of signalling cables, National Rail said.
Services between Newark Northgate and Lincoln and Grantham were affected, with rail replacement buses used for some journeys.
British Transport Police said they were called to reports of cable theft in the Lincolnshire area at about 02:00 BST on Monday.
The force said it was continuing with its inquires and appealed for information.
National Rail said services were getting back to normal but added while service recovers, LNER trains running between these stations "may still be delayed by up to 20 minutes or cancelled".
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