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Disruption between Watford Junction and London Euston expected until 20:00 

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Incident reported: Wednesday 03 December 2025 at 17:10

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Last updated

Wednesday 03 December 2025 at 17:50

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Avanti West Coast services to / from London Euston

London Northwestern Railway services to / from London Euston

London Overground services between Watford Junction and London Euston

Description

A fault with the electric third rail at Watford Junction and a fault with the signalling system between Watford Junction and London Euston means some lines are currently closed. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 20:00.

Avanti West Coast customer advice:

If your train is cancelled, your ticket is valid on one of the two Avanti West Coast services immediately before your booked train, or one of the two immediately after.

London Overground customer advice:

A reduced service will operate between London Euston and Willesden Junction only.

To assist you with your journey your ticket will be accepted, at no extra cost, on London Buses via any reasonable route.

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.