Glasgow Avanti passengers warned after train 'derailment'
Avanti West Coast are 'strongly advising customers' to check their journey(s) before travelling on Friday, June 27, following several incidents on their routes on Thursday, June 26.
The travel operator said the incidents resulted in 'severe disruption' across their network.
The train firm runs multiple services from Glasgow Central to London Euston daily.
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In a statement on X, Avanti said 'cancellations and delays' to and from London Euston are expected throughout this morning (June 27) and into the afternoon.
Disruption is expected following a 'low-speed derailment' of a non-passenger train between Watford Junction and Milton Keynes on Thursday, June 26.
The travel company has also warned travellers that services to and from London Euston are expected to be 'very busy' today.
Avanti said: "We are strongly advising customers to check their journey before they travel today, Friday, June 27, following a number of incidents on our route yesterday (June 26) that resulted in severe disruption on our network.
"Cancellations and delays to journeys to and from London Euston are expected throughout the morning and into the afternoon following an incident yesterday involving the low-speed derailment of a non-passenger train between Watford Junction and Milton Keynes.
"Those trains that are running are expected to be very busy."
⚠️ We are strongly advising customers to check their journey before they travel today, Friday 27 June, following a number of incidents on our route yesterday (26 June) that resulted in severe disruption on our network.
Cancellations and delays to journeys to and from London… — Avanti West Coast (@AvantiWestCoast) June 27, 2025
⚠️ Please check before you travel today (Friday 27 June) - there is a reduced service to/from Euston
🦺 Our work to reopen all lines through Milton Keynes is continuing
More info 👉 https://t.co/JBRUpTtOuM
📲 Please see https://t.co/WL3WVEZG9r for the latest journey info https://t.co/FUf2geUkhN — West Coast Main Line (@networkrailWCML) June 27, 2025
A Network Rail spokesperson added: "Please check before you travel today (Friday, June 27) - there is a reduced service to/from London Euston.
"Our work to reopen all lines through Milton Keynes is continuing."
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