Reasons for Delays and Disruptions
There are over 24,000 trains a day running across the National Rail network. Unfortunately, there will sometimes be circumstances beyond our control that disrupt the smooth running of our services
You can find out more about some of the causes of delays and disruptions below. And rest assured that while we aim to resolve any issues as quickly as possible, passenger safety is always the most important consideration.
Weather and seasonal issues
Services can be affected by:
fog
lightning strikes
snow and ice
Infrastructure issues
Services can be affected by:
broken or buckled rails
damage to overhead line equipment
points failure
signal power failure
telecoms failure
track circuit failure
External factors
Services can be affected by:
animals on the line
bridge strikes
cable theft
fatalities or a person hit by a train
trespass and vandalism
lineside fires
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