Disruption between Royston and Cambridge expected until 09:00

A points failure between Royston and Cambridge means some lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected to continue until 09:00.

Customer Advice

Thameslink and Great Northern services between Royston and Cambridge are being disrupted by a points failure in the Shepreth area. 

We don't have an exact estimate for the delay at the moment, but please expect your journey to take at least 30-45 minutes longer.

Some trains are being held at stations, waiting for the problem to be resolved. Some trains may be altered or cancelled at short notice. 

If you need to use another route, we will advise shortly. At present, this issue is mainly affecting northbound trains, from London towards Cambridge, Ely and Kings Lynn. 

You can see if this is on your route by checking a live map here.  

Alternative journey options:

You may wish to consider another option for your journey, if one is available in your area.

Your ticket will be valid at no extra cost on:

• Greater Anglia services between Cambridge and London Liverpool Street, as well as services between Cambridge and Ely, and between Ely and Peterborough
• CrossCountry services between Cambridge, Ely and Peterborough
• East Midlands Railway services between Ely and Peterborough
• Alternative Thameslink and Great Northern trains between Peterborough and London

 

This means you can travel between Cambridge or Ely and London by changing trains at Peterborough, but this is likely to also cause a significantly extended journey time.

You can plan alternative journey options using a map here.

Great Northern and Thameslink have requested replacement buses to serve the area, but these have not yet been confirmed.

Can you tell me more about the incident? 

We have recently been told about this incident by Network Rail. Their response staff are expected to be on site by 08.00, and we will then be receiving updates about work to fix the fault.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use this page.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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.