Greater Anglia is warning passengers of delays after a blaze was reported close to the line near Chelmsford. 

Services from London to Norwich are being delayed by around 20 minutes, the rail provider has confirmed. 

The 6.25am London Liverpool Street to Norwich was originally scheduled to arrive in the city at 8.20am, however it is now expected at 8.40am. 

The 7am London Liverpool Street service to Norwich (8.47am) has also been delayed by 10 minutes. 

Greater Anglia has said that disruption is expected until at 10.45am today.