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Delays between Sutton and Wimbledon expected until 18:30  

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Incident reported: Friday 24 July 2026 at 00:00

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Last updated

Friday 24 July 2026 at 17:29

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Trains between Sutton and St Albans City

Description

A safety inspection of the track between Sutton and Wimbledon means trains have to run at a reduced speed on some lines. As a result, trains may be delayed by up to 10 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 18:30.

Customer advice:

You can continue to use your planned route to travel, however we recommend leaving 5 - 10 minutes more time to complete your journey.

Please talk to station staff, look at information boards or check your journey planner for the latest information.

Planning your journey:

Live departure boards, a live map of the network and alternative route guide are available to help you plan your journey.

If you're travelling in the London area, you can plan journeys on alternative routes by using the TfL Journey Planner.

The Thameslink app will also help you plan your journey.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

Services are subject to delays while one of the lines from Sutton towards Wimbledon is being inspected.

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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