Disruption between Ely and Peterborough expected until 18:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 08 June 2026 at 15:03
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Last updated
Monday 08 June 2026 at 17:00
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Cambridge '/ Stansted Airport
East Midlands Railway between Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Piccadilly / Sheffield and Norwich
Greater Anglia between Peterborough and Colchester / Ipswich
Description
A fault with the signalling system between Ely and Peterborough means trains have to run at a reduced speed on all lines. As a result, trains may be delayed by up to 40 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 18:00.
Greater Anglia customer advice:
You can use your ticket on the following alternative options at no extra cost:
CrossCountry services between Ely and Peterborough
East Midlands Railway services between Ely and Peterborough
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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