Lines reopened: disruption to Elizabeth line services between Ilford and Gidea Park expected until 21:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Thursday 11 June 2026 at 18:36
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Last updated
Thursday 11 June 2026 at 18:57
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Heathrow Terminal 5 / London Paddington and Shenfield, and also between London Liverpool Street and Gidea Park
Description
Following disruption caused by an obstruction on the track at Chadwell Heath earlier today, lines have reopened.
As services recover, Elizabeth line services between Ilford and Gidea Park may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.
This is expected until 21:00.
Customer advice:
Your ticket can be used on the following at no extra cost:
c2c services between London Fenchurch Street - Upminster
Greater Anglia services between London Liverpool Street - Shenfield
London Underground via any reasonable route
London Buses via any reasonable route
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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