Disruption between Cheshunt and Bishops Stortford / Stansted Airport expected until 16:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Thursday 13 August 2026 at 14:19
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Last updated
Thursday 13 August 2026 at 15:16
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Greater Anglia between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport / Cambridge / Cambridge North / Ely, and also between Stratford (London) and Bishops Stortford
Stansted Express between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport
Description
A fault with the signalling system between Cheshunt and Bishops Stortford / Stansted Airport means some lines are blocked. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
Disruption is expected until 16:00.
Customer advice:
Trains are unable to access platform 3 at Harlow Town. All trains towards Bishops Stortford will use platform 4. Trains also have to run at a slower and safer speed past two signals, meaning that there will be a queue of trains and delays.
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.
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