Lines reopened: disruption between Cheshunt and Stansted Airport expected until 12:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 17 August 2026 at 08:51
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Last updated
Monday 17 August 2026 at 10:13
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Greater Anglia between Stratford (London) and Bishops Stortford, and also between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport / Cambridge / Cambridge North / Ely
Stansted Express between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport
Description
Lines have now reopened following a speed restriction between Broxbourne and Harlow Town. However, whilst service recovers, trains running between Cheshunt and Stansted Airport may be delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 12:00.
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.
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