Incident resolved between Moorgate and Finsbury Park: delays are expected until 17:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 03 October 2026 at 14:58
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Last updated
Saturday 03 October 2026 at 15:48
Train operators affected
- Great Northern
Route(s) affected
Between Moorgate and Welwyn Garden City / Stevenage
Description
The earlier fault with the signalling system between Moorgate and Finsbury Park has now been rectified, allowing trains to resume running at line speed on all lines between these stations again.
Until service fully recovers, trains may still be delayed by up to 20 minutes.
This is expected until 17:00.
Customer advice:
Due to a fault with the signalling system in the Finsbury Park area earlier today, your journey may still be subject to delays. You can continue to use your normal route to travel, however please continue allow up to 20 minutes additional time to complete your journey.
For the latest information, check station screens and use the online journey planners.
Planning your journey:
For help planning your journey, check live departure boards, view a live network map or see alternative route guides.
If you’re travelling within London, you can use the TfL Journey Planner.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
There was a fault with the signalling system earlier today, and this caused delays to other services travelling through this area.
All lines have now reopened. Whilst Great Northern return their service to a normal operating schedule, your journey may be subject to residual delays.
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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