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Lines reopened: disruption between Rugby and Northampton expected until 09:30 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Wednesday 11 February 2026 at 06:19

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Last updated

Wednesday 11 February 2026 at 08:20

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Birmingham New Street and Northampton / Milton Keynes Central / London Euston, and also between Rugby and London Euston

Description

All lines have now reopened following an earlier trespass incident between Rugby and Northampton. Whilst service recovers, trains running between these stations may continue to be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 09:30.

Customer advice:

You may use your ticket on CrossCountry services between Tamworth and Birmingham New Street in this direction only at no extra cost.

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.