Reduced service between London Kings Cross and Hertford North expected until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Friday 07 August 2026 at 23:53
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Last updated
Saturday 08 August 2026 at 00:14
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Moorgate / London Kings Cross and Hertford North, and also between Moorgate and Stevenage / Letchworth Garden City
Description
There is a shortage of train crew between London Kings Cross and Hertford North.
As a result of this, a reduced service will be in operation until the end of the day.
Customer advice:
The 01:24 train from London Kings Cross to Hertford North is cancelled.
If you require stations on this route please take the 01:17 train from London Kings Cross to Alexandra Palace.
From there we have organised a replacement bus that will follow the route of the cancelled train.
This will add between 15 to 60 minutes to your journey depending on your destination.
Please talk to station staff, look at the information boards or check your journey planner for the most recent information.
Planning your journey:
To help you with your journey, you can view the live departure boards and a live map of the network.
You can also see 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. You can also use the Great Northern app to find up-to-date information.
The Great Northern app will also help you plan your journey.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
Great Northern know these cancellations and service changes are inconvenient, and they are doing everything they can to run as many trains as possible. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of train drivers today, and this means some trains will be cancelled.
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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