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Mar 19
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UK Trains rail disruptions & other info
Feb 23 to Mar 31
All visa-exempt visitors to the UK will be required to obtain an ETA prior to travel
Period:Monday, February 23 to Monday, March 31
Operators:Eurostar
Related Information:All visitors to the UK who do not require a visa for short stays and who do not already hold UK immigration status must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling to the UK or for landside transit. Anyone without the necessary status will be refused entry to the UK.
Mar 19 to Mar 19
Overhead wires damage causes major disruption to Great Northern and Thameslink services through Alexandra Palace
Period:Thursday, March 19 to Thursday, March 19
Operators:Great Northern,Thameslink
Related Information:Damage to the overhead wires at Alexandra Palace means all lines will be blocked overnight whilst repair work is completed.
Services until approximately 10:00 will be severely impacted.
Journey planners are currently being updated to reflect the service alterations.
Customer advice:
Damage to the overhead electric wires has been reported in the Alexandra Palace area.
Significant emergency repair works are required, which will is expected to result in major disruption affecting Great Northern services to / from London Kings Cross and Moorgate, as well as Thameslink services via Finsbury Park.
Until 07:00, it will not be possible to travel through the affected area.
Great Northern and Thameslink will then be working to get trains and crews back in place, with some disruption expected to remain until mid-morning.
Unless there is an alternative route in your area, you will need to postpone your journey until the railway reopens, but we would recommend only travelling once a normal service is fully restored.
Where trains are able to run, they will be exceptionally busy, and we expect alternative routes will also be much busier than usual.
You may need to queue to enter stations, and then wait much longer than normal for a train, and local bus routes will also have more passengers.
Service changes:
Journey planners are being updated as quickly as possible, and this is expected to be completed by 04.00.
Alternative journey options and ticket acceptance:
Ticket acceptance will be arranged on alternative routes, but will be limited, and will not cover all routes or stations.
We will provide full details here once these alternatives are arranged.
Replacement buses are unable to be sourced in the morning, as it would be impossible to replace the peak-time train service.
Planning your journey:
You can see live maps of the network here:
Great Northern live map
Thameslink live map
These maps will show where your journey is likely to be affected.
You can also use the Great Northern and Thameslink apps to find up-to-date information.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
Network Rail have discovered significant damage to a piece of electrical switching equipment near Alexandra Palace. If it failed, the damage would likely have a major unplanned impact to the overhead lines via this station. Contingency measures have been put in place during the day, but repairs will be necessary for a number of hours tonight. This means Great Northern and Thameslink will have to suspend services through the area.
The situation is compounded by the electrical works affecting the power supply to one of the largest depots in the area, and trains will not be prepared for service at the correct times of the morning. This will unfortunately extend the disruption.
Mar 19 to Mar 19
Nearby building fire causes major disruption to high level services at Glasgow Central
Period:Thursday, March 19 to Thursday, March 19
Operators:Avanti West Coast,Caledonian Sleeper,CrossCountry,TransPennine Express,ScotRail
Related Information:A fire at a building near Glasgow Central station meant that the decision was made to close the station.
Network Rail have worked with Glasgow City Council and Scottish Fire and Rescue Services to develop a plan to reopen the station. Glasgow Central high level station has partially reopened today with platforms 7 to 15 being brought back into use. The train service (operated by ScotRail) to the low level platforms at Glasgow Central is continuing to operate.
It has not yet been confirmed when the station will be able to fully reopen, and this will not be done until it is safe for both trains and passengers. Major disruption is expected until at least the end of the day.
Network Rail have published a detailed update regarding Glasgow Central on their website.
Avanti West Coast customer advice:
A reduced Avanti West Coast service of one train per hour will run to and from Glasgow Central. You are advised to check your entire journey before you travel.
An amended service will also continue to operate to Preston, Carlisle and Motherwell, enabling customers to connect with trains to Edinburgh, and local services to the Glasgow area.
You can use your ticket on the following train companies at no extra cost in both directions:
CrossCountry between Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street.
LNER between Edinburgh and London Kings Cross.
ScotRail between Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street, and also between Anderston / Glasgow Central (low level) / Argyle Street and Motherwell.
TransPennine Express between Edinburgh and Preston.
Avanti West Coast tickets dated between 8 and 19 March can be used at no extra cost on any Avanti West Coast service on the same route until the end of the day.
If you abandoned your journey as a result of the disruption you can claim a fee-free refund from where you bought your ticket.
Caledonian Sleeper customer advice:
The Caledonian Sleeper service from Glasgow Central will depart as scheduled, and the first service to arrive at Glasgow Central will be the service departing London Euston.
Accessing and exiting the station:
There are two entrances in operation that you can use to access or exit the station. These are the entrances on Argyle Street / Hope Street which has access to the station lift and escalators and Carriageway Road entrance which provides direct access to the main station concourse.
Station facilities:
All station facilities including shops, toilets, the guest lounge and waiting areas are currently unavailable. Boarding for Caledonian Sleeper services begins at 22:00, so it is recommended that you arrive shortly after this time to help make your journey as smooth as possible.
Passenger Assistance:
If you require additional help, the Passenger Assistance team will be on hand to support you. This may be prebooked by contacting Caledonian Sleeper using the live chat function on their website.
Onward travel from Glasgow:
As Glasgow Central remains partially closed, onward train services from the station are currently limited and many services have been cancelled. If you are planning to travel onwards, it is recommended that you check your journey and make arrangements in advance, where possible. Taxis are available on Hope Street, and station staff will available to help guide you.
CrossCountry customer advice:
No trains will run to or from Glasgow Central. Services will be revised to run to or from Edinburgh.
To travel between Glasgow and Edinburgh, your ticket can be used at no extra cost on ScotRail services (in either direction) between:
Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street.
Argyle Street and Motherwell.
Once you have arrived at Edinburgh, you may then travel on the next available CrossCountry service south from Edinburgh.
If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost. Unfortunately, any seat reservations will not be carried over to another train, but coaches B, H and L are unreserved coaches on CrossCountry services (where available) so please head to them.
ScotRail customer advice:
ScotRail services can call at Glasgow Central low level.
There will be a reduced number of platforms available at the high level part of the station, and limited entry and exit points for customers. This will not allow for the return of trains on all routes that normally operate.
The following services will operate as follows:
A half hourly service will operate between Glasgow Central and Ayr, calling at all stations between Paisley Gilmour Street and Kilwinning
An hourly service will operate between Glasgow Central and Gourock, calling at all stations.
An hourly service will operate between Glasgow Central and Wemyss Bay, calling at all stations.
A half hourly service will operate between Glasgow Central and Kilmarnock, calling at all stations (integrated with normal Carlisle / South Ayrshire services).
A half hourly service will operate between Glasgow Central and East Kilbride.
An hourly service will operate between Glasgow Central and Lanark.
Glasgow Central station entrances:
ScotRail staff will be on hand at Hope Street to guide and support customers to and from platforms.
This will include entry and exit for customers via an entrance on Hope Street, known as the carriage driveway, which is used during special events and is normally for vehicle access.
The following entrances to the station will remain closed:
Hope Street (adjacent to Waterloo Street).
Gordon Street.
Union Street.
In addition to the above, the following routes will still not operate:
Edinburgh – Glasgow Central via Shotts / Carstairs.
Glasgow Central – Cathcart circle.
Glasgow Central – Paisley Canal.
Glasgow Central – Newton.
Glasgow Central – Barrhead.
Glasgow Central – Neilston.
Glasgow Central – Ardrossan South Beach / Ardrossan Harbour.
Altered services:
The following routes will operate, but with significant alterations:
Trains running between Glasgow Central and Largs will be revised to operate between Kilwinning and Largs only.
Trains running between Glasgow Central and Dumfries / Carlisle will be revised to operate between Kilmarnock and Dumfries / Carlisle only.
Trains services running between Glasgow Central and Stranraer will be revised to operate between Kilmarnock and Stranraer only.
Glasgow Central Low Level:
A full timetable of services at the low level platforms, which serve routes from Cumbernauld, Whifflet, Larkhall, and Motherwell to Dalmuir, Balloch, and Milngavie, resumed on Wednesday, 11 March, and they will continue to operate.
TransPennine Express customer advice:
TransPennine Express will not be operating between Glasgow Central and Carlisle. This will continue even with the station partially reopening.
Most services running between Glasgow Central and Manchester Airport / Liverpool Lime Street will either terminate or start at Carlisle. Please check your journey before you travel.
TransPennine Express services will only resume once the station reopens in full.
What should I do?
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following services:
Avanti West Coast between Edinburgh / Glasgow Central and Preston.
Northern between Preston and Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Airport.
ScotRail services between Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street.
TransPennine Express services between Edinburgh / Carlisle and Preston / Manchester Airport.
Advice for TransPennine Express first class ticket holders travelling on Avanti West Coast services:
Customers holding a first class ticket marked TPE or TransPennine Express only are advised to use standard premium accommodation on services operated by Avanti West Coast.
Customers holding first class tickets that aren't specific to an operator may use first class on Avanti West Coast services. Please speak to a member of staff if you require assistance to identify the correct accommodation for your ticket type.
If you have purchased a ticket and your journey has been affected by this disruption, you can use your ticket dated tickets dated from Monday 9 March to Sunday 22 March (inclusive) can be used to travel up to and including Thursday 26 March at no extra cost.
Alternatively, if the train you intended to travel on is cancelled or you are unable to complete your journey then you can apply for a refund from your point of purchase.
Additional information:
You may find that the facilities available at Glasgow Central are extremely reduced until the station fully reopens. You can check the latest status of facilities on the alert on the Glasgow Central station information page.
Mar 19 to Mar 19
Track safety inspection causes delays between Chichester and Barnham
Period:Thursday, March 19 to Thursday, March 19
Operators:Southern
Related Information:A safety inspection of the track between Chichester and Barnham means trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 08:00.
Customer advice:
Services that run towards Southampton Central, Portsmouth Harbour and Littlehampton are experiencing delays of up to 15 minutes.
Some short notice alterations may also be possible, meaning some services may terminate and restart at a different station to normal, or will have cancelled stops.
For most journeys, you can travel using your usual route, but please allow some extra time complete your journey. If your planned train has been amended then you may need to take a different train or chance trains en route.
Planning your journey:
You can see a live map of the network. This will show where your journey is likely to be affected.
You can also use the Southern app to find up-to-date information.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
We've had a report of a possible issue with the track in the affected area. Network Rail's engineers are attending as quickly as possible to carry out a detailed inspection.
There are various different types of defects, and the first advice usually comes from drivers or other staff travelling through the area. Response staff will check the location which has been specified and find out whether the track is still supported correctly, whether the rails themselves are in the usual condition, and if there are any problems with the fixings and metalwork which attach the rails to the sleepers.
Until this is done, trains will need to run at a much slower speed than usual, which will lead to a delay to your journey.
Mar 19 to Mar 19
Points failure reduces services between Leamington Spa and Nuneaton
Period:Thursday, March 19 to Thursday, March 19
Operators:West Midlands Railway
Related Information:A points failure between Leamington Spa and Nuneaton means trains running between these stations may be cancelled.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer advice:
Replacement buses are currently running between Coventry and Nuneaton.
Tickets will be accepted on the following routes at no extra cost:
CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Nuneaton / Coventry.
London Northwestern Railway between Nuneaton and Rugby, or between Rugby and Birmingham New Street, via Coventry.
You may also use Stagecoach Bus route 48. This bus serves all stations on this route, but your train ticket is not valid on this service. If you choose to use it, please keep your bus ticket, as West Midlands Railway will consider refunding out-of-pocket expenses on a case-by-case basis.
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