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Residual disruption between Oakham and Peterborough expected until 17:15 

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Incident reported: Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 15:17

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Last updated

Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 15:46

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Trains between Birmingham New Street and Cambridge / Stansted Airport

Description

Following a safety inspection of the track between Oakham and Peterborough all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 17:15.

Customer advice:

Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on the following services:

  • The two CrossCountry services operating before and after your cancelled service

  • Greater Anglia between Ely and Stansted Airport


If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost

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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