Major rail line to London Euston hit with delays and cancellations lasting all day

Passengers face disruption on the London Euston route today after two separate track defects were spotted on the major route.

Commuters travelling to and from Euston station should brace for delays and cancellations today as two track defects wreak havoc on journeys.

National Rail warned of disruption on all Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway trains to and from Euston due to a speed restriction put in place after the issues were discovered this morning.

A track issue was detected near Tring, and another one between Euston and Watford Junction.

National Rail said: ‘A speed restriction over a defective track between Berkhamsted and Cheddington means that trains have to run at a reduced speed on the line towards Milton Keynes Central. There is an additional track defect between London Euston and Watford Junction.

‘As a result, trains running between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central may be cancelled, delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised.

‘This is expected until the end of the day.’

One commuter from Watford said on social media: ‘LNRailway another day more cancellations, every train cancelled from Hemel to Euston what’s happening?’

Metro has contacted Network Rail for a comment.

What are the options for Avanti and London Northwestern Railway passengers?

Avanti passengers can use their ticket on one of the two Avanti West Coast services immediately before or after their booked train.

Those travelling on London Northwestern can use tickets at no extra cost on the Overground between Euston and Watford until midday.

Passengers caught in the disruption might be able to claim compensation or delay repay, which usually kicks in after more than 15-minute delays.

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