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Glasgow Times
15 hours ago
- Glasgow Times
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. READ MORE: Avanti to redirect services from popular English seaside town to Glasgow 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 👉 📲 Please see for the latest journey info — 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."
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Yahoo
Disruption continues following train derailment
Commuters have been warned of disruption for a second day after a train partially left the tracks near Milton Keynes. London Northwestern Railway said no passengers were on board when it derailed in the Bletchley area on Thursday. National Rail said trains between Milton Keynes Central and London Euston could be cancelled or delayed by up to 90 minutes throughout Friday. "Rail replacement buses have been ordered to run in place of the cancelled services and will be in operation as soon as possible," a company spokesperson said. Two trains per hour are due to operate between Northampton and London Euston via all stations. However, problems with overhead wires in the Northampton area have led to additional cancellations. Specific advice has been given out to passengers travelling on Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern services to avoid the issues as best as possible. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Network Rail
The Independent
15 hours ago
- The Independent
Travel chaos at London Euston continues into second day after train derailment
Travel chaos has continued into its second day at London's Euston station, as passengers wake up to further cancellations and delays. National Rail has told customers there will be major disruption to routes, including to Birmingham and Manchester, on Friday after a train derailed in the Milton Keynes Central area on Thursday. At least 19 trains have been cancelled from Euston to Birmingham New Street until 3.30pm on Friday, with several more experiencing delays. Nine trains bound for Manchester Piccadilly have also already been cancelled throughout the day. National Rail said: 'A train derailed in the Milton Keynes Central area yesterday, closing some lines and continuing to disrupt services today. Trains between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central may be cancelled, delayed by up to 90 minutes or revised. 'Major disruption is expected to continue throughout the day.' London Northwestern Rail said the "low speed" derailment happened in Bletchley near Milton Keynes on Thursday. The railway operator said there were no passengers on the train and no injuries had been reported. Milton Keynes is on the West Coast mainline, connecting London to the Midlands and North of England and Scotland. London Northwestern Railway and Avanti West Coast operate the trains on this line. Routes affected include Avanti West Coast services between London Euston and Birmingham New Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton, Manchester Piccadilly, Chester, Wrexham General, Crewe, Holyhead, Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, Blackpool North, Glasgow Central and Edinburgh. London Northwestern Railway services between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central, Northampton, Birmingham New Street and Crewe are also affected. Avanti West Coast said people may instead use their ticket on the following services: London Northwestern Railway services between Rugby and Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street (via Nuneaton) in both directions. Rugby and Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street (via Birmingham New Street) in both directions Crewe and Stoke-on-Trent in both directions. If your train is cancelled, your ticket is valid on one of the two Avanti West Coast services immediately before your booked train, or one of the two immediately after. London Northwestern Railway said its customers can instead use their tickets on the following routes:
BBC News
16 hours ago
- BBC News
Disruption continues following Bletchley train derailment
Commuters have been warned of disruption for a second day after a train partially left the tracks near Milton Northwestern Railway said no passengers were on board when it derailed in the Bletchley area on Rail said trains between Milton Keynes Central and London Euston could be cancelled or delayed by up to 90 minutes throughout Friday."Rail replacement buses have been ordered to run in place of the cancelled services and will be in operation as soon as possible," a company spokesperson said. Two trains per hour are due to operate between Northampton and London Euston via all stations. However, problems with overhead wires in the Northampton area were creating additional cancellations. Specific advice has been given out to passengers travelling on Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern services to avoid the issues as best as possible. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Train derailment causes chaos in London
A train derailed near Milton Keynes, specifically in Bletchley, causing significant disruption to rail services. The low-speed derailment occurred on Thursday with no passengers on board and no injuries reported. Major disruption is expected until the end of the day, affecting services from London Euston on the West Coast mainline. Trains to destinations including Manchester, Glasgow, Chester, Edinburgh, and Liverpool are experiencing delays of up to 90 minutes or cancellations. Passengers are advised to check for alternative routes and ticket acceptance on other services provided by London Northwestern Railway and Avanti West Coast.
