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Issue resolved: disruption between Cheshunt and Hertford East / Harlow Town expected until 22:30 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 17:36

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Last updated

Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 20:48

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Greater Anglia between London Liverpool Street and Hertford East / Cambridge / Cambridge North / Ely

Stansted Express between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport

Description

An earlier fault with the signalling system between Cheshunt and Broxbourne has now been rectified, allowing trains to begin running as normal.

Whilst service recovers, trains between Cheshunt and Hertford East / Harlow Town may continue to be delayed by up to 30 minutes, cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 22:30.

Customer advice:

Advance purchase tickets holders will be allowed to travel on earlier or later trains if their booked service is cancelled.

Specific train service alterations and live departure boards are available to help plan your journey.

You can check your next train and alternative options using the live map.

Additional information:

Network Rail engineers will be on site shortly.

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.


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