No trains at Watlington until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Between London Kings Cross and Kings Lynn

Description

A problem with the lighting at Watlington means that trains are unable to call at this station. As a result, trains will run non stop between Downham Market and Kings Lynn.

This is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

If you are travelling to or from Watlington this evening, you will need to use alternative road transport to complete your journey, extending your journey time by at least 30 minutes.

Due to a local power cut, Great Northern trains running between London Kings Cross and Kings Lynn are currently unable to call at Watlington in either direction. Services will pass through the station without stopping.

Alternative travel advice:

Travelling to Watlington: Please stay on your train to Kings Lynn (or travel from Downham Market), and speak to station staff on duty, who will arrange onward alternative road transport (such as a taxi) to take you to Watlington.

Travelling from Watlington: Please press the green information button on the station Help Point to speak directly with our control team, who will arrange alternative road transport for you to connect with train services at Kings Lynn or Downham Market.

Planning your journey:

For help planning your journey, check live departure boards, view a live network map or see alternative route guides.

If you’re travelling within London, you can use the TfL Journey Planner.

Stay up to date on the move with Great Northern's WhatsApp channel. Live updates are available Monday to Friday, 07:00–21:00.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

A power cut at Watlington means that the station lights are not working. As the station is in darkness, it's not safe for trains to call.

Station teams and the local electricity suppliers are working to ensure that the station is returned to a mains electricity supply as quickly as possible.

Check before you travel:

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.