An investigation is set to take place after a train derailment caused extensive damage after coming off the track near the Port of Felixstowe. 

A freight service at the north terminal of the Port of Felixstowe derailed on Tuesday, June 18.

A source close to the port says it is understood "an investigation into the incident will be carried out".

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This comes after Port of Felixstowe confirmed the incident earlier in the week.

The spokesman said earlier this week: “A freight train operated by GBRf suffered a derailment on the Trimley Branch Line at approximately 9.20pm on Tuesday.

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"We are working with GBRf and Network Rail to return services to normal as soon as possible.”

Greater Anglia also confirmed their services were affected for a small period of time, but the delays were kept to a minimum as the damage was contained within the port.