Cable Theft Disrupts Train Services, Water Supply Across Multiple Regions

Recent infrastructure disruptions have been reported in multiple locations due to theft and damage to essential cables and water mains. In Athlone, a burst watermain is causing supply interruptions to The Elms, Cartrontroy, and surrounding areas, with repairs expected to continue through the day under a traffic management plan. In Essex, signalling cables stolen near Shenfield have disrupted rail services between Shenfield and London Liverpool Street, affecting multiple routes and prompting compensation offers for delayed passengers; investigations are ongoing with no confirmed reopening time. Similarly, power cables stolen from the North Bridge Substation in Freda Avenue have impacted both electricity supply and local water pressure, affecting areas linked to the Industries Substation, with repairs underway. These incidents highlight the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cable theft and damage, resulting in significant service disruptions to water and transportation networks.