Incident resolved: residual disruption between Roydon and Bishops Stortford expected until 01:15
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 15 August 2026 at 20:28
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Last updated
Saturday 15 August 2026 at 22:38
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport / Cambridge / Cambridge North, and also between Stratford (London) and Bishops Stortford
Description
Trains are returning to normal following a speed restriction over defective track between Roydon and Bishops Stortford. As service recovers, trains may still be cancelled or delayed by up to 15 minutes.
This is expected until 01:15.
Customer advice:
Following an earlier track defect between Roydon and Bishops Stortford, the line has now been passed fit for trains to run at full speed.
Advance purchase tickets holders will be allowed to travel on earlier or later trains if their booked service is cancelled.
You can view specific train service alterations to help you with your journey.
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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