There is a points failure in the Flitwick area, disrupting some lines running towards Bedford.
As a result, trains running between Luton and Bedford may be delayed by up to 30 minutes.
This issue is expected to continue to impact services until 21:15.
East Midlands Railway customer advice:
Trains running through the area between Luton and Bedford will be delayed by up to 30 minutes in both directions.
Thameslink customer advice:
A points failure has occurred in the Flitwick area and is delaying trains going towards Bedford. Subsequently, some services from Bedford will also be delayed. If you are travelling now, your journey may be delayed by up to 15 minutes.
Where possible, please allow an extra 15 minutes to reach your destination. You can check your journey using the below links:
Check your train by viewing the live departure boards here.
View a live map of the network here.
Can you tell me more?
Points are moveable sections of track which can send trains onto different routes at junctions. These are part of the signalling system, generally managed by Network Rail.
Points can stop moving correctly for a number of reasons. For example, there may be an obstruction in the moving parts, or the electronic control systems may have developed a fault.
Network Rail have sent their specialist Signalling and Telecoms teams to site, and they will set up a safe method of working on the track. To allow staff to access the railway, sometimes we have to stop trains completely, which can lead to your train being held at stations or signals en route.
As soon as it's safe to go on the line, the staff will diagnose the fault and find any quick solutions to resolve it.
Whilst this is being done, we will be monitoring progress closely. At times, replacement parts may be needed, or specialist advice from suppliers, which is why some points failures take longer to resolve than others.
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.