Residual delays between Luton and Bedford expected until 23:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Thursday 05 February 2026 at 21:03
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Last updated
Thursday 05 February 2026 at 22:20
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
All East Midlands Railway services to / from London St Pancras International
Thameslink between Brighton / Three Bridges / Sutton and Bedford
Description
Following a fault with the signalling system between Flitwick and Bedford all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains between Luton and Bedford may still be delayed by up to 30 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 23:00.
Thameslink Customer advice:
Some Thameslink services have been delayed by around 20-30 minutes between Flitwick and Bedford, as there was a signalling fault affecting the route into Bedford station.
This has now been resolved, but a few trains in the area still have delays. Staff are continuing work to reduce the disruption.
You can still use your normal route, but please be aware of the delays in the area, and leave extra time for your journey.
Your ticket will be accepted at no extra cost on East Midlands Railway services between London St Pancras International, Luton Airport Parkway, Luton and Bedford, but some of their trains were also affected by this issue.
Planning your journey:
Live departure boards can be viewed, as well as a live map of the network.
You can also see an alternative route guide.
You can also use the Thameslink app to find up-to-date information.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
A signalling problem near Bedford was leading to trains needing to use alternative lines on the approach to the station. In turn, this was generating congestion, and your journey may still take longer.
Network Rail response staff have been investigating the underlying issue, and the fault has now been resolved.
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.