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Lines reopened: disruption between Broxbourne and Stansted Airport expected until 20:00 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Wednesday 05 August 2026 at 17:55

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Last updated

Wednesday 05 August 2026 at 18:26

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Greater Anglia between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport / Cambridge / Cambridge North / Ely, and also between Stratford (London) and Bishops Stortford

Stansted Express between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport

Description

Lines have now reopened following a speed restriction over a defective track between Roydon and Harlow Town. However, whilst service recovers, trains running between Broxbourne and Stansted Airport may be delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 20:00.

Customer advice:

Tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on the following routes:

  • Great Northern between London Kings Cross and Cambridge, and also between Moorgate and Hertford North

  • London Underground between London Liverpool Street and London Kings Cross

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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