‘Major disruption’ expected all day as train lines to Cambridge ‘blocked’

Major disruption is expected until at least 9pm

All train routes towards Cambridge are blocked this morning (Friday, July 3) with disruption expected until at least 9pm.

National Rail has said there is “major disruption” along the railway due to damage to overhead wires. A National Rail spokesperson said: “Damage to the overhead wires at Cambridge means all lines will be blocked. Trains running to / from and through this station may be cancelled, delayed by up to 120 minutes or revised.”

Train lines affected include Cross Country, Great Northern, Greater Anglia and Thameslink.

National Rail added that people should be “prepared” to be delayed on their journey. Passengers may also need to take a different train than they originally planned.

Great Northern and Thameslink are currently advising: “If you are travelling to or from Cambridge, you are strongly advised to delay your journey at present.

“If you must travel now, you will need to use an alternative route which will extend your journey time by at least 60 minutes. No trains are currently able to run between Letchworth Garden City and Cambridge (or onwards towards Kings Lynn). There are currently no alternative transport options available between these stations.”

Foxton, Shepreth, Meldreth, Royston, Ashwell & Morden and Baldock stations are currently not being served, and a reduced service is operating from Letchworth Garden City, Knebworth and Welwyn North. Tickets for affected journeys are being accepted on the following alternative routes:

• Thameslink or Great Northern: Between Stevenage and Moorgate, or between Welwyn Garden City and London Kings Cross
• Greater Anglia between Ely / Cambridge and London Liverpool Street
• CrossCountry between Peterborough and Ely
• East Midlands Railway between Peterborough and Ely
• London Underground between London Terminals to help you reach your destination

This disruption is also affecting Greater Anglia services to and from Cambridge, meaning alternative routes are extremely limited.

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