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