Damage to the overhead wires between Huntingdon and Peterborough means trains running between these station may be delayed by up to 60 minutes or terminated at and started back from St Neots.
Major disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer Advice
LNER
You can use your ticket on the following train companies at no extra cost:
- Avanti West Coast between London Euston, Manchester and Glasgow Central/Edinburgh
- TransPennine Express between Manchester, Leeds and York/Newcastle
- ScotRail between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh
- Northern between Sheffield and Doncaster
- East Midlands Railway between London St Pancras International, Leicester and Sheffield
- Great Northern and Thameslink between London Kings Cross and Stevenage
- CrossCountry between Leeds and Sheffield
Please see the alternative route map for more details:
https://lner.co.uk/disruptionmapa (via West Coast)
https://www.lner.co.uk/disruptionmapb (via Midland Mainline)
http://lner.co.uk/disruptionmapd
Great Northern and Thameslink
If you are travelling now, you will need to use an alternative route and you may need to change trains throughout your journey to reach your destination.
Service changes:
- Trains between Peterborough and London Kings Cross are suspended
- Trains that run between Peterborough and Stevanage and onwards to Horsham will now run to and from St Neots
You can use your ticket, at no extra cost, on the below:
- Alternative Thameslink or Great Northern services towards your destination
- East Midlands Railway between Peterborough and Ely
- CrossCountry between Peterborough and Ely
- Greater Anglia between Peterborough and Ely
Using an alternative route will increase your journey time and you should check before you travel. Use the below links for assistance with your journey tonight:
If you're waiting on a train which is delayed between stations:
If your train is delayed between stations, please remain where you are and listen to announcements,or speak to staff for further information. We'll get you moving as soon as possible. We're aware of your location, and our teams will be doing everything they can to help you continue your journey.
Please don't leave the train unless you are asked to do so. Other trains may still be moving in the area, and the track is also a very hazardous environment.
You can check train departures from your station here:
- Thameslink live departure boards
- Great Northern live departure boards
You can view live maps of the network here:
- Great Northern live route map
You can see alternative route guides here:
- Thameslink alternative route guide
- Great Northern alternative route guide
You can also use the apps to find up-to-date information.
For help using an alternative route, visit alternative routes maps below:
Plan your journey with alternative operators:
Can you tell me more?
Staff are working closely with Network Rail and local electricity suppliers to make sure the power is restored. Until this is done, we expect there will be delays and changes to services in the area.
If you're on a train which is being held in the area, it may take longer for us to get you to the next station, and onwards to your destination. Please listen out for information from the crew or contact Great Northern and Thameslink on social media if you need further support with your journey.
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.