Incident resolved: disruption at Watford Junction expected until 19:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Friday 16 October 2026 at 16:49
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Last updated
Friday 16 October 2026 at 18:11
Train operators affected
- Avanti West Coast
- London Northwestern Railway
Route(s) affected
Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Birmingham New Street / Chester / Crewe / Wrexham General / Holyhead / Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Piccadilly / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh
London Northwestern Railway between London Euston and Tring / Bletchley / Milton Keynes Central / Northampton / Birmingham New Street / Walsall / Crewe
Description
Trains are returning to normal following a passenger being taken ill on a train earlier today at Watford Junction.
As services recover, some trains at Watford Junction may be continue to be cancelled.
Disruption is expected until 19:00.
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You can check your journey using the National Rail 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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