Fire causes train disruption between London and the East Midlands

Rail passengers travelling between the East Midlands and London are facing disruption this morning, with delays or cancellations on intercity routes.

A building fire last night near to the track between Kettering and Market Harborough has affected some East Midlands Railway services. In a message posted to social media, the operator said: "Disruption to our trains on our London Intercity route, due to a fire at a property next to the track near Kettering.

"Please check your journey before travel, we also have some cancelled trains due to Driver shortages."

The operator had already announced a number of services would have to be cancelled due to a shortage of staff.

Meanwhile, Northamptonshire Police have confirmed an investigation is underway after three people died following a house fire in Rushton, near Kettering at around 10.30pm last night.

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