Milton Keynes Rugby: Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway trains cancelled or delayed due to 'problem with track'

Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway services are affected between these two major train stations. National Rail says: “There is a problem with the track between Milton Keynes Central and Rugby. Repair work is due to take place overnight to rectify this issue. To allow trains to travel safely over the section of affected track until this work can take place, an emergency speed restriction has been imposed.

“There is also an ongoing points failure in the Northampton area, causing further disruption to services. As a result of both of this issues, trains running between Milton Keynes Central and Rugby both on the main line, and on the line running via Northampton may be cancelled, delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised.

“Disruption is expected for the rest of the day.” Routes affected are:

• Avanti West Coast services between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly
• London Northwestern Railway services between London Euston and Coventry / Birmingham New Street / Crewe

Advice for Avanti customers reads: “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.”

For London Northwestern Railway: “Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on the rail replacement transport between Northampton and Rugby via Long Buckby (in this direction only), and also between Milton Keynes Central and Coventry via Northampton (in both directions). Your ticket can also be used at no extra cost on Avanti West Coast services between Birmingham New Street and London Euston in both directions.”