Lines reopened: disruption between Alexandra Palace and Hertford North expected until 11:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 09:15
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Last updated
Thursday 20 August 2026 at 10:09
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Moorgate and Hertford North / Stevenage
Description
Lines have reopened following a safety inspection of the track between Alexandra Palace and Hertford North. Whilst service recovers, trains running between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 11:00.
Customer advice:
Due to a safety inspection of the railway, some services may be delayed or altered. If you are travelling between Alexandra Palace and Hertford North you may need to use an alternative service and should allow an additional 20 minutes extra to complete your journey
For the latest information, check station screens and use our online journey planners.
Planning your journey:
You can see live departure boards, a live map of the network and an alternative route guide.
If you're travelling in the London area, you can plan journeys on alternative routes by using the TfL Journey Planner.
The app will also help you plan your journey.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
Operators had a report of a safety inspection of the track earlier today, and this caused delays to other services travelling through this area.
All lines have now reopened. Whilst services return 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 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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