A fault with the barriers at a level crossing between Letchworth Garden City and Royston means trains have to run at a reduced speed on all lines. As a result, trains may be delayed by up to 15 minutes. This is expected until 21:00.
Customer Advice:
Thameslink and Great Northern services may be delayed by around 10-15 minutes between Letchworth Garden City and Royston. This affects trains in both directions.
You can still use your normal route, but please leave some extra time for your journey.
Planning your journey:
You can check train departures from your station here:
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Can you tell me more about the incident?
We have been advised of a problem with the barriers at a level crossing between Ashwell & Morden and Royston. This will cause delays to your journey in this area.
Although there's a fault, Great Northern & Thameslink can still run your train, but it will take longer to get to your destination.
Trains will need to stop on the approach to the crossing, and drivers will then get verbal instructions to continue. They will travel at slower speeds so that they can see anything which may be obstructing them.
Great Northern & Thameslink are working closely with Network Rail to ensure the barriers are fixed and trains can return to their normal speeds as soon as possible.
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.