Disruption between Tottenham Hale and Cheshunt expected until 04:45
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 23:32
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Last updated
Thursday 01 October 2026 at 00:06
Train operators affected
- Greater Anglia
Route(s) affected
Between London Liverpool Street and Hertford East / Bishops Stortford / Stansted Airport / Cambridge / Cambridge North / Ely
Description
Failure of the overhead line equipment between Tottenham Hale and Cheshunt is causing disruption to journeys between these stations. As a result, trains may be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
This is expected until 04:45.
Customer advice:
Unfortunately, the overhead electrical wires that supply power to the trains, between Tottenham Hale and Cheshunt, have been damaged and trains are unable to run in the area. Network Rail engineers are working to repair the wires as quickly as possible.
Service impact:
Services are unable to run between Tottenham Hale and Cheshunt and are beign diverted to run via Seven Sisters. This is causing delays to journeys.
Ticket acceptance:
You can use your Greater Anglia ticket, at no extra charge, on London Underground Victoria line services between Tottenham Hale and Seven Sisters.
Advance purchase tickets holders will be allowed to travel on earlier or later trains if their booked service is cancelled.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail 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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