A points failure at Stansted Airport means that all lines are blocked. Trains running to / from this station may be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 10:00.
Customer Advice
Greater Anglia / Stansted Express
Trains are unable to run to / from Stansted Airport because of a points failure. Points allow trains to move from track to another, similar to changing lanes in a car or using a slip road.
Routes affected:
- Stansted Express between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport
Service Impact
Stansted Express trains will run as far as Bishops Stortford.
Alternative Travel Options
Limited accessible replacement buses will be running between Bishops Stortford and Stansted Airport. Please note that e-scooters, electric and full size bicycles are not permitted on rail replacement vehicles.
Advance purchase tickets holders will be allowed to travel on earlier or later trains if their booked service is cancelled.
Check your next train and alternative options using the new live map.
Additional information:
Network Rail response teams will be attending by 09:00 to investigate.
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 and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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.