Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Euston delays: Severe disruption facing thousands due to earlier signal failure

A signal failure is to blame

Cathy Adams
Thursday 08 August 2019 12:33 EDT
Comments
Euston delays: thousands stranded as all services suspended

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Thousands of passengers are facing evening disruption thanks to an earlier signal failure at London Euston station.

All services from London’s fifth busiest station were suspended this afternoon following a signalling fault.

All lines have since reopened, and services are beginning to return to normal, according to National Rail.

However, disruption is expected to last until 8pm ”and trains may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised”.

Trains have also been cancelled at other stations around the country, including Manchester, as they are unable to travel to Euston.

Customers for stations to Watford Junction can use their ticket on Chiltern Railways, London Northwestern, London Underground, Thameslink and Southern services.

Passengers travelling on Virgin Trains can use their tickets for travel tomorrow or receive a full refund, the train operator announced.

London Northwestern, which runs services from the capital to northwest England, is currently trying to source road transport for passengers. Customers can also use their tickets on Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, East Midlands Trains, Great Western Railway, London Overground, Thameslink, Virgin Trains and Southern via any reasonable route, the operator announced.

Any passenger with a ticket to travel in or out of Euston today should check National Rail before travel.

Passengers will be able to apply for compensation if their journey is delayed by more than 30 minutes.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in