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Lines reopened: disruption to Elizabeth line services between Stratford (London) and Romford expected until 22:00 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Friday 17 July 2026 at 19:15

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Last updated

Friday 17 July 2026 at 20:41

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Heathrow Terminal 5 / London Paddington and Shenfield, and also between London Liverpool Street and Gidea Park

Description

Lines have now reopened following a fault with the signalling system between Stratford (London) and Romford. As service recovers, Elizabeth line trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 22:00.

Customer advice:

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following alternative services:

  • c2c services between London Fenchurch Street and Upminster

  • Docklands Light Railway via any reasonable route

  • Greater Anglia services between London Liverpool Street and Shenfield

  • London Buses between Paddington and Abbey Wood

  • London Buses between Whitechapel and Brentwood

  • London Overground (Liberty line) services between Romford and Upminster

  • London Underground services via any reasonable route

  • Southeastern services between London Terminals and Abbey Wood

  • Thameslink services between Farringdon and Abbey Wood

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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