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- Lines reopened: Disruption between Halifax and Bradford Interchange expected until 19:15
Following an earlier fault on a train between Halifax and Bradford Interchange lines have reopened. Trains running between these stations may continue to be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 19:15.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
âââââââCompensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
- Lines reopened: Disruption between Southend Central and Shoeburyness expected until 08:45
Following an object being caught on the overhead electric wires earlier today between Southend Central and Shoeburyness means all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains running between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected to continue until 08:45.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
âââââââCompensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
- Lines reopened: Disruption between Mortlake and Richmond expected until 11:00
Following animals on the railway between Mortlake and Richmond all lines have now reopened. What's Going On
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 11:00.
Customer Advice:
We were informed of animals on the railway between Mortlake and Richmond, all lines have now reopened and trains will begin to call at all stations. While South Western Railway return to normal running some services may still be delayed or revised.
To assist you with your journey your ticket will be accepted, at no extra cost to yourself, on the following services:
- London Underground lines: via any reasonable route
- London Buses: Clapham Junction - Feltham via any reasonable route
For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
âââââââCompensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
- Disruption between Rochester and Rainham expected until 11:45
A road vehicle colliding with level crossing barriers between Rochester and Rainham means some lines are disrupted. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised. This is expected until 11:45.
Southeastern Customer Advice:
What's happened?
A lorry has collided with level crossing barriers at Gillingham.
Network Rail response staff are en-route.
How does this affect my journey?
Trains are being delayed at Gillingham.
Thameslink Customer Advice
Please allow extra time to complete your journey this morning.
There will be no service between Rainham and Gillingham, while Network Rail colleagues inspect a set of level crossing barriers that have been run into.
Live departure boards can be found here.
You can view a live map of the network here.
You can also see an alternative route guide here.
At this time, we advise to travel later this morning, we will update you as we receive more information.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
Staff are working closely with Network Rail to ensure the barriers are fixed and trains can move as soon as possible. Until this is done, your train may be held on approach to the area or revised at short notice.
At times, response staff may be able to attend and control the level crossing manually, and if this is an option, it'll be put in place as quickly as possible.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
âââââââCompensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
- Disruption between Broadstairs and Margate expected until 12:00
A road vehicle striking a bridge between Broadstairs and Margate means lines are disrupted. As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected to continue until 12:00.
What's happened?
A lorry has collided with a bridge between Broadstairs and Margate.
Network Rail response staff are on site assessing the bridge.
How does this affect my journey?
Trains are at a stand until response staff have assessed the bridge.
What do I need to do?
You may use your ticket on Stagecoach Loop services in the area.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
âââââââCompensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
- No trains to / from Hadfield until approximately 11:30
An object being caught on the overhead wires between Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield means all lines are blocked. As a result, trains may be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes. This is expected until 11:30.
Additional Information:
Network Rail are on site.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
âââââââCompensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
- Disruption through Three Bridges expected until 15:30
An operational incident at Three Bridges means some lines are closed. As a result, trains running through this station may be delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected to continue until 15:30.
Customer Advice
If you are travelling from Three Bridges, please keep an aye on platform alterations, or seek advice from station team members.
Trains through this station may also be revised, in order to stop congestion building up in the area.
Our live departure boards can be found here.
You can view a live map of our network here.
You can also see our alternative route guide here.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
An operational incident is delaying the journey of a freight train in this area. This refers to a problem which we'll need to investigate before the train and its crew can continue.
The train will require a complex move to reach its destination, and this will, for a period of time, alter the operation of trains through Three Bridges station.
- Lines reopened: Disruption between Springburn and Greenfaulds expected until 15:15
Following a fire next to the track between Springburn and Greenfaulds all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised. This is expected until 15:15.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
âââââââCompensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
- Disruption between Manchester Oxford Road and Warrington Central expected until 17:00
A broken down train between Birchwood and Warrington Central means that some lines are blocked. Trains running between Manchester Oxford Road and Warrington Central may be cancelled or delayed by up to 25 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 17:00.
Customer advice
There is a broken down train at Birchwood blocking the line towards Liverpool Lime Street. A rescue train is now at Birchwood attempting to remove the broken down train to clear the mainline.
Northern
Effect on service:
Train services are affected as follows:
Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street - These services are unable to run currently. Where possible, they will divert via an alternative route and run express to Liverpool Lime Street
Warrington Central to Liverpool Lime Street - These services are able to call at all stations as normal however may be subject to short notice cancellations and delays
Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road - These services are able to call at all stations as normal however may be subject to short notice cancellations and delays
Liverpool Lime Street and Warrington Central - These services are able to call at all stations as normal however may be subject to short notice cancellations and delays
Alternative travel suggestions:
Customers travelling between Manchester Stations and Liverpool Lime Street can travel on alternative Northern services that call at stations via Earlestown as these services are not affected.
You may use your ticket on Merseyrail services between Hunts Cross and Liverpool Stations.
You may also use your ticket on TransPennine Express services between Manchester Victoria and Liverpool Lime Street.
TransPennine Express
Customers can travel on Northern and East Midlands Railway services between Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
- Lines reopened: Disruption between Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds / Norwich expected until 18:45
Lines have reopened following a tree blocking the railway earlier today at Needham Market.
Impact
Train services running through this station may be cancelled, delayed by up to 90 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 18:45.
Customer Advice
After a tree that was obstructing the railway earlier today in the Needham Market area, was removed, all trains can now run as normal from Ipswich towards Norwich and Bury St Edmunds. Some disruption is still expected as Greater Anglia recover to their advertised timetable.
Greater Anglia tickets are being accepted on CrossCountry services between Cambridge and Peterborough and on East Midlands Railways between Norwich and Peterborough.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
âââââââCompensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
- Disruption between Moorfields and Southport expected until 17:00
The fire brigade dealing with an incident near the railway between Freshfield and Ainsdale is causing disruption to services between Moorfields and Southport. Trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised to start / terminate at Formby.
Disruption is expected until 17:00.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
âââââââCompensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
- Lines reopened: Disruption to London Overground services to / from New Cross expected until 19:45
Lines have reopened following a fault on a train at Dalston Junction. London Overground services running to / from New Cross may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised whilst service recovers.
Disruption is expected until 19:45.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
- Disruption to London Overground services between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace / West Croydon expected until 20:15
A passenger being taken ill onboard a train between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace / West Croydon is causing disruption to London Overground services. Trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 20:15.
Customer advice:
Customers may use their tickets onboard London Buses via any reasonable route.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
âââââââCompensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
- Reduced service at Balcombe until approximately 22:30
A problem with the station lighting at Balcombe all Northbound lines are disrupted. As a result trains in the Northbound direction may be cancelled.
Disruption is expected until 22:30.
Customer Advice
Thameslink services heading North towards East Croydon and London Bridge will not be calling at Balcombe. This is due to the station lighting on platform 1 not working.
Those travelling South from East Croydon and London Bridge will be unaffected.
If you are travelling from Brighton and require Balcombe, you will need to catch a return service from Three Bridges.
The live departure boards can be found here.
You can view a live map of the network here.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
Unfortunately, due to an electrical failure, the station lights are not working at Balcombe on platform 1. As this platform is in darkness, it's not safe for your train to call.
Thameslink are working with our station teams and the local electricity suppliers to ensure that the station is returned to a mains electricity supply as quickly as possible.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
âââââââCompensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
- Buses replace trains to / from Addiewell from Sunday 11 February to Sunday 11 May
Engineering work is taking place at Addiewell station, closing some lines through Addiewell station.
No trains will call at Addiewell station.
Replacement buses will run between West Calder and Addiewell, connecting with trains at West Calder.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 15 to Friday 19 April
Engineering work is taking place between x and y, closing z lines.
Northern:
It is not yet known how they are affected.
Transport for Wales:
Monday to Thursday:
- The 21:53 Chester to Manchester Airport will be replaced by a bus throughout.
- The 21:08 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Chester. A rail replacement bus service will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.
- The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will start from Chester. A rail replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
- The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
- The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
- The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Chester service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
- The 06:25 Manchester Airport to Chester service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Amended late night / early morning services to / from Bushey from Monday 15 to Friday 19 April
Engineering work is taking place between London Euston and Wembley Central, closing some lines.
The following services will stop at Bushey for customers to disembark only:
Monday to Thursday:
- The 22:39 London Euston to Milton Keynes Central
- The 23:42 London Euston to Milton Keynes Central
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 00:09 London Euston to Milton Keynes Central.
- The 00:39 London Euston to Milton Keynes Central
Friday:
- The 23:42 London Euston to Northampton.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
- Amended late night / early morning services between Stratford and Willesden Junction / Richmond / Clapham Junction from Monday 15 to Friday 19 April
Engineering work is taking place between Stratford and Camden Road / Willesden Junction, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
- The 22:47 Richmond to Stratford will terminate at Willesden Junction.
- The 23:59 Stratford to Willesden Junction will start at Camden Road.
Tuesday to Thursday:
- The 21:59 Stratford to Richmond will terminate at Camden Road.
- The 23:17 Richmond to Willesden Junction will not run.
Additionally, the following services will terminate at Willesden Junction:
- The 22:03 Clapham Junction to Stratford.
- The 22:34 Clapham Junction to Stratford.
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 00:15 Stratford to Willesden Junction will start at Camden Road.
Wednesday and Thursday:
- The 21:29 Stratford to Richmond will terminate at Camden Road.
- The 21:35 Stratford to Clapham Junction will terminate at Camden Road.
- The 22:47 Richmond to Stratford will not run.
- The 22:49 Clapham Junction to Stratford will not run.
- The 23:05 Richmond to Stratford will terminate at Willesden Junction.
Ticket acceptance:
You can use London Buses / London Underground to complete your journey, by any reasonable route.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on London Buses / London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner
- Amended evening / morning East Midlands Railway services to / from London St Pancras International from Monday 15 to Friday 19 April
Engineering work is taking place at various locations on the East Midlands Railway network, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday to Thursday:
The 04:32 Corby to London St Pancras International service will start earlier than usual at 04:24, and will run earlier than usual before Bedford.
The 23:05 London St Pancras International to Derby service will run later than usual from Wellingborough onwards. The train will not call at Long Eaton. A replacement bus will run from East Midlands Parkway to Derby via Long Eaton.
The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham service will call at Kettering, Leicester, Loughborough and East Midlands Parkway later than usual, and will then divert to terminate at Derby. A replacement bus will run from East Midlands Parkway to Beeston / Nottingham.
Monday to Friday:
The 21:45 Sheffield to London St Pancras International service will arrive at London St Pancras International later than usual.
The 22:47 London St Pancras International to Corby service will call at Bedford and beyond later than usual.
The 23:54 London St Pancras International to Corby service will call at Wellingborough and beyond later than usual.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:12 Derby to London St Pancras International service will start from Derby earlier than usual at 03:49, calling at East Midlands Parkway and Loughborough earlier than usual.
The 04:47 Derby to London St Pancras International service will start from Derby earlier than usual at 04:28. It will not call at Long Eaton. An earlier replacement bus will run from Derby at 04:08 to Nottingham via Long Eaton, connecting with the train at Nottingham.
The 04:48 Sheffield to London St Pancras International service will start from Sheffield earlier than usual, at 04:38. It will not call at Long Eaton. An earlier replacement bus will run from Derby at 04:08 to East Midlands Parkway via Long Eaton, connecting with the train at East Midlands Parkway .
The 22:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham service will terminate at East Midlands Parkway. A replacement bus will run from East Midlands Parkway to Nottingham.
Friday:
The 23:05 London St Pancras International to Derby service will call at Wellingborough and beyond later than usual.
The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham service will call at Kettering and beyond later than usual.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton from Monday 15 to Friday 19 April
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Bletchley and Northampton, closing some lines.
From 22:30 until 04:00 each morning, buses replace trains between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Amended late night / early morning Southeastern services from Monday 15 to Friday 19 April
Engineering work is taking place at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday:
From 23:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Gillingham and Faversham. The accessible replacement buses will not serve Teynham, an accessible minibus will run between Sittingbourne and Faversham via Teynham. An additional train will run from Faversham to Ramsgate.
The 23:20 and 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham services will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International and Gillingham / Faversham.
From 23:20 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea.
Monday to Thursday:
From 23:35 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Maidstone East and Ashford International.
Tuesday to Friday:
From 00:15 until the end of service, services between London Victoria and Orpington via Beckenham Junction will be diverted and run non-stop between London Victoria and Shortlands. Accessible replacement buses will run between Herne Hill and Orpington via Beckenham Junction calling at all stations except Brixton, and also between Bromley South and London Victoria calling at all stations except Brixton. If you are travelling to / from Brixton, you can use London Underground between Victoria and Brixton at no extra cost.
Tuesday and Wednesday:
The 00:25 London Cannon Street to Dartford via Greenwich will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. An accessible bus will run between London Bridge and Dartford via Greenwich.
Wednesday and Thursday
The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Dover Priory and Ramsgate.
Thursday and Friday:
The 00:21 London Charing Cross to Dartford via Woolwich Arsenal will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. An accessible bus will run between Lewisham and Dartford via Woolwich Arsenal.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage via Hertford North
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage via Hertford North, closing some lines.
From approximately 23:30 until the end of service on Monday to Thursday evenings and until approximately 05:00 on Tuesday to Friday mornings, buses will replace trains between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage via Herford North.
Some trains will be diverted via Welwyn Garden City.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Buses replace late night / early morning between Reading and Guildford from Monday 15 to Friday 19 April
Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Guildford, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday to Thursday:
The 23:22 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will be replaced by a bus between Guildford and Reading.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:32 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will start from Guildford. An earlier replacement bus will run from Reading to Guildford.
The 05:00 Reading to Redhill service will start from Guildford. An earlier replacement bus will run from Reading to Guildford.
The 05:31 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will depart slightly earlier than usual, at 05:28, and will additionally call at Crowthorne, Sandhurst, Farnborough North and Ash. The train will run normally from Guildford and beyond.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Amended early morning trains in the Nottingham area from Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 April
Engineering work is taking place around Nottingham station, closing some lines early on Tuesday to Friday morning.
As a result:
- The 05:21 Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street will start earlier than usual at 05:18.
- The 05:22 Derby to Nottingham service will be retimed to start at 05:45, and run later than usual throughout.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
- Amended end of service Thameslink trains to / from Gillingham from Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 April
Engineering work is taking place in the early hours between Gravesend and Gillingham, closing some lines.
From approximately 00:15 until approximately 04:30 on Tuesday to Friday mornings, buses will replace trains between Gravesend and Gillingham.
The 04:00 Gillingham to Dartford train will start from Gravesend. A replacement bus will depart Gillingham earlier to meet the train.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.