Lines reopened between Milton Keynes and Northampton / Rugby: delays expected until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 14 January 2026 at 23:01
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Last updated
Thursday 15 January 2026 at 00:22
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
between Milton Keynes and Northampton / Rugby
Description
Following a points failure in the Wolverton area, all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains running between Milton Keynes and Northampton / Rugby may still be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
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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.