Overview
- National Rail confirms a track-switch fault is blocking all lines between Watford Junction and Milton Keynes Central, stopping northbound departures from London Euston.
- Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway report widespread delays, cancellations and short-notice changes across routes to Birmingham, Liverpool, Crewe and other major destinations.
- Engineers are on site and passengers are urged to check before travelling and allow extra time as disruption is forecast to continue until at least 12pm.
- London Northwestern Railway says tickets are being accepted on London Overground between Watford Junction and Euston, while rail replacement arrangements have not been confirmed.
- Separate issues add to travel problems, with Croydon trams partially suspended and using limited replacement buses, and earlier faults near Pevensey & Westham now cleared with residual delays until around 09:30.