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Disruption between Northampton and Rugby expected until 08:00 

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Incident reported: Monday 03 August 2026 at 04:31

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Last updated

Monday 03 August 2026 at 04:41

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between London Euston and Northampton / Birmingham New Street / Crewe, and also between Northampton and Birmingham New Street / Crewe

Description

A fault with the signalling system between Northampton and Rugby means trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 20 minutes, cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 08:00.

Customer advice:

Replacement buses are in place from 06:00 and will depart every 30 minutes. These will run between Northampton and Rugby via Long Buckby.

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 drop-off 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.

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