Residents of a road in Knebworth believe their homes are being damaged due to train vibrations experienced on most days. 

Mike Gurney, a resident of Pondcroft Road, raised concerns over the issue he says has been occurring for the last four to five months. 

Pondcroft Road is less than five minutes away from Knebworth train station on foot, and one minute away in a car. The train tracks run parallel to the road.

Mike said: "I have lived here for almost 20 years and in the last few months I have been woken up in the middle of the night to due to the vibrations shaking my bed."

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Pondcroft Road is five minutes away from the Knebworth train station.Pondcroft Road is five minutes away from the Knebworth train station. (Image: Google Maps)

"A lot of people of this road have the same experiences too and some houses are even damaged due to the shaking."

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Simon Pumphrey, infrastructure director for Network Rail’s east coast route, said: “We are aware of the resident’s concerns, and we are taking these very seriously."

Welwyn Hatfield Times: One of the homes on the road has had to remove pebble dash to repair the cracks.One of the homes on the road has had to remove pebble dash to repair the cracks. (Image: Mike Gurney)

Another resident on Pondcroft Road believes his house is sinking due to vibrations, to the point where he cannot open the windows as it is jammed. 

Mike added: "We've contacted everyone we can, but no one wants to take responsibility and we are being fobbed off at every level.

"I know this is happening because of the vibrations as I have been here for so long and only recently experienced this."

Neighbours believe poor maintenance of the train wheels has led to these vibrations, as not all trains wake them up or cause visible damage through the "shaking". 

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Cracks formed in a house on Pondcroft Road in Knebworth.Cracks formed in a house on Pondcroft Road in Knebworth. (Image: Mike Gurney)

                                                                                                        

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Welwyn Hatfield Times: Damage cause to a house due to the train vibrations, according to residents.Damage cause to a house due to the train vibrations, according to residents. (Image: Mike Gurney)

Simon from Network Rail continued: "Our teams have visited the site and their initial findings show no areas of concern with the infrastructure at this location.

"However, further investigations are due to take place over the next few weeks to assess the area to better understand the vibration levels.

"We strive to be a good neighbour and we would like to thank residents for their patience whilst we investigate the matter thoroughly."