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London Liverpool Street station has been evacuated as police “dealt with an incident” which left trains severely disrupted in the lead up to the busy Christmas period.
The station was evacuated after a suspicious bag was discovered in the vicinity, according to Network Rail.
Train service Greater Anglia shared online: “Due to the police dealing with an incident at London Liverpool Street some lines are blocked.
“Train services running to and from this station may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until further notice.”
Liverpool Street station was evacuated during rush hour on one of the busiest days of the year
One commuter shared online: “Feels like the purge, chaos in Liverpool street.”
Another disgruntled individual commented: “London Liverpool Street station completely evacuated as I was about to hop on the train home.
“Sirens going off and told to evacuate immediately…It was like something straight out of a war zone.”
After police launched an investigation into the incident – which turned out to be an unattended bag – all lines have now been reopened, although some disruption is still expected.
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Greater Anglia said: “Services in and out of Liverpool Street are returning to normal following British Transport Police dealing with an Incident at the station.
“This means that trains can operate normally on all routes.
“However, disruption is still expected until we restore our advertised timetable. Please allow extra time for your journey.”
Significant travel disruption has occurred during the evening rush in the lead up to the busiest time of the year.
The station has now reopened
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London Liverpool Street station will be closed for eight days over the Christmas period from December 25 until New Year’s Day.
The closures are taking place so that Network Rail’s teams are able to “safely and efficiently” carry out engineering works surrounding the station.
Additionally, work will take place along the Bishopsgate tunnel running out of the station, where engineers will mend current steelwork, as well as install steel support girders.
The station’s roof will also be replaced so that more light will be able to flood into the busy travel hub, as well as making the building sturdier against stormy conditions.
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