Skip to main content

Lines reopened: disruption between Broxbourne and Bishops Stortford expected until 23:45 

See all service disruptions

Service alteration details

Incident reported: Saturday 17 January 2026 at 21:46

If you would like to follow this incident on X, please useHarlowTown

Last updated

Saturday 17 January 2026 at 22:07

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Cambridge North / Cambridge / Stansted Airport and London Liverpool Street, and also between Bishops Stortford and Stratford (London)

Description

Following a passenger being taken ill at Harlow Town, lines have reopened. Trains may still be cancelled, delayed or revised to allow the service to recover.

Disruption is expected until 23:45.

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.

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.