Lines reopened: disruption between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton / Rugby expected until 18:30 

Route(s) affected

Avanti West Coast services between London Euston and Birmingham New Street / Wolverhampton / Crewe / Wrexham General / Chester / Holyhead / Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Piccadilly / Holyhead / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh

London Northwestern Railway services between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central / Birmingham New Street / Crewe

Description

Lines have reopened following a damage to the overhead wires in the Wolverton area. Train running between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton / Rugby may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or diverted whilst service recovers.

Disruption is expected until 18:30.

A visual disruption map video is available.

London Northwestern Railway customer advice:

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following train operators:

• Avanti West Coast between London Euston / Crewe and Birmingham New Street

• East Midlands Railway between London St Pancras International and Wellingborough

Rail replacement buses is operating between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton, and also between Northampton and Wellingborough to help you complete your journey.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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.