Disruptions & planned work

Trains are returning to normal following a problem under investigation between Preston and Wigan North Western. As service recovers, trains running between these stations may still be delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised. This is expected until 14:30. Advice for Transpenine Express customers: If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any TransPennine Express, Northern, or Avanti West Coast service within the two hours before or after your cancelled service. Additional information: Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption – please check your whole journey before travelling. 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.

From 16 Oct 2026, 11:53 · End time not supplied · Source changed 16 Oct 2026, 13:42

Operators: Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

Lines have now reopened following a trespass incident between Ilford and Romford. Although lines have reopened, trains between London Liverpool Street and Romford may still be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 15 minutes. We expect disruption to continue throughout this morning, with minor disruption expected to services until 15:00. Advice for Greater Anglia customers: Advance purchase tickets holders will be allowed to travel on earlier or later trains if their booked service is cancelled. You can check your next train using the Live Map , as well as specific train service alterations using JourneyCheck . 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.

From 16 Oct 2026, 10:05 · End time not supplied · Source changed 16 Oct 2026, 13:32

Operators: Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia

Lines have now reopened following the emergency services dealing with an incident in the Selly Oak area. Due to the duration the lines were closed, trains between Birmingham New Street and Longbridge / Worcestershire Parkway via Selly Oak may still be cancelled or revised as services begin to return to normal. Disruption is expected until 14:00. Check before you travel: You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner . For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey. 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.

From 16 Oct 2026, 09:25 · End time not supplied · Source changed 16 Oct 2026, 13:06

Operators: CrossCountry, West Midlands Railway

An operational incident at London Liverpool Street means that some platforms at the station are currently closed. This means that trains running between London Liverpool Street and Hackney Downs may be subject to delays of up to 15 minutes, cancelled in full or revised to only run for part of their normal route. Additionally, some Greater Anglia and Stansted Express services will also be diverted to start from / terminate at Stratford (London) instead of London Liverpool Street. This is expected until the end of the day. Greater Anglia and Stansted Express customer advice: Some train services will terminate / start at Bishops Stortford or be diverted to / from Stratford (London). This is a result of fewer platforms being available at London Liverpool Street. Trains arriving into / departing from London Liverpool Street may incur a small delay. Specific train service alterations and live departure boards are available to help plan your journey. You can also check your next train and alternative options using the live map. London Overground customer advice: During peak hours, fewer services will run to / from London Liverpool Street via Hackney Downs. To assist you with your journey, your ticket can be used on London Buses via any reasonable route, at no extra cost. Ticket flexibility: If your train is cancelled, you will be able to travel on an alternative service operated by any other participating train company , either two hours before or two hours after the original departure time of the cancelled service, in order to reach your destination. If you decide not to travel or cannot complete your journey due to cancellations, you are entitled to a full refund from your original point of sale. For further information and guidance please contact your train company or speak to a member of railway staff. 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.

From 15 Oct 2026, 05:00 · End time not supplied · Source changed 16 Oct 2026, 07:25

Operators: Greater Anglia, London Overground, Stansted Express

A speed restriction remains in place on the line between Oxted and Uckfield. As a result, between Monday and Saturday a small number of services which normally run between between London Bridge and Uckfield will be revised to run between London Bridge and Crowborough only, with a replacement bus running between Crowborough and Uckfield. The usual timetable will operate on Sunday, with no planned changes to services. This is expected until at least Monday 2 November. Customer advice: Southern are sorry that some customers travelling on the Uckfield line will continue to experience disruption. The record-breaking hot weather this summer and sustained low rainfall has affected track conditions in some areas, meaning temporary speed restrictions need to remain in place. Safety is and will always remain the highest priority. Because trains need longer to complete their journeys, running the normal timetable could lead to delays building up throughout the day and increase the risk of short-notice cancellations. To provide customers with greater certainty and help keep services running as reliably as possible, we've temporarily revised the timetable and will operate replacement buses between Crowborough and Uckfield at certain times of the day. Southern know many customers rely on these services every day for work, education, appointments and important time with family and friends, and are very sorry for the disruption these changes may cause. The revised timetable has been designed to minimise the impact on customers wherever possible, including protecting key services used by children travelling to and from school. T ravel advice: Some journeys will take longer than usual and a small number of services between Crowborough and Uckfield will be replaced by rail replacement buses. Please check before you travel for the latest journey information, including train times, replacement bus services and alternative travel options. You should also allow a little extra time for your journey where needed. Journey planners online are up to date for future travel information. Staff will also be on-site to assist you with any additional further queries you may have for your onward travel. Car park season ticket holders at Uckfield and Buxted are also eligible to park at Crowborough and Eridge with no additional cost. You can also use your ticket at no additional cost on the following services: Southeastern services between Tunbridge Wells and London Alternative Southern and Thameslink services between Haywards Heath / Three Bridges and London Monday - Friday service changes: The following services will terminate at Crowborough: 10:07 London Bridge to Uckfield 13:07 London Bridge to Uckfield 19:07 London Bridge to Uckfield 22:07 London Bridge to Uckfield The following services will start from Crowborough: 11:33 Uckfield to London Bridge 14:33 Uckfield to London Bridge 20:33 Uckfield to London Bridge Rail replacement buses will run between Crowborough and Uckfield. Check journey planners for bus timings. Saturday services changes: The following services will terminate at Crowborough: 10:07 London Bridge to Uckfield 13:07 London Bridge to Uckfield 19:07 London Bridge to Uckfield 22:07 London Bridge to Uckfield The following services will start from Crowborough: 11:33 Uckfield to London Bridge 14:33 Uckfield to London Bridge 20:33 Uckfield to London Bridge Rail replacement buses will run between Crowborough and Uckfield. Check journey planners for bus timings. No changes to Sunday: The usual timetable will operate on Sunday, with no planned changes to services. 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 Southern’s WhatsApp channel . Live updates are available Monday to Friday, 07:00–21:00. Why are temporary timetable changes needed? These targeted changes are needed because temporary speed restrictions have been introduced by Network Rail on sections of the railway following a period of prolonged hot and dry weather, which has affected track conditions in some areas. Network Rail has a programme under way to protect the railway from extreme weather and climate change, supported by a £2.6 billion investment in track maintenance and renewals. Investment includes drainage, earthworks, track and overhead power improvements, as well as monitoring and predictive technologies to identify risks earlier and enable proactive intervention. The speed restrictions being introduced will ensure trains can continue operating reliably while work is carried out to address track conditions that have been affected by the recent weather. Check before you travel: You can check your journey up to and including Friday 23 October using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner . For travel on Saturday 24 October and beyond, please check back closer to the time of travel as the Journey Planner has not yet been updated to reflect the amended timetable. For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey. 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.

From 16 Sept 2026, 12:11 · End time not supplied · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 08:22

Operators: National Rail