Damage to the overhead wires between Cambridge and Royston means trains running between these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 19:00.

Customer Advice

Minor damage to the overhead wires has been found in the Meldreth area preventing trains running on this line.

If you haven't started your journey yet we recommend that you delay until we confirm the line has reopened.

Network Rail response staff are on-site have completed the repairs and in the process of removing their equipment. Once this is done one train will run through the affected part under observation to make sure the issue doesn't re-occur

At present no trains are running between Royston and Cambridge. Teams have contacted the replacement bus suppliers but the ETA for there arrival would be after the estimate for the problem being fixed so please wait for the line to re-open as this will be your fastest option.

Alternatively you can use Greater Anglia services between London Liverpool Street and Cambridge if you are travelling between London and Cambridge.

You can see if your journey is impacted by viewing our live disruption map here. If you wish to travel on an alternative route you can find what options you have here.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

Teams are currently working with Network Rail to investigate possible damage to the overhead wires in the Meldreth area. While this assessment is ongoing no trains will run between these stations

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.