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Commuters are facing major travel disruption at London Euston station after a train derailed near Bletchley in Milton Keynes earlier today. Passengers have been warned to expect delays lasting until the end of the day.
The incident, described as a “low-speed derailment”, involved an empty train with no injuries reported, according to London Northwestern Railway.
What We Know So Far:
- Incident Location: Near Bletchley, Milton Keynes
- Train Involved: Empty service, no passengers onboard
- Reported Time: Morning of Thursday 26 June
- Disruption Status: Multiple lines closed, delays of up to 90 minutes
- Affected Operators: Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway
National Rail Statement
“Trains running through this station may be cancelled, delayed by up to 90 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.”
The derailment has halted or severely delayed services between London Euston and key destinations including Manchester Piccadilly, Glasgow Central, Chester, Edinburgh, and Liverpool Lime Street.
Alternative Travel Options
Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway have activated mutual ticket acceptance across several operators. Affected passengers may travel via the following routes at no extra cost:
Avanti Tickets Valid On:
- Chiltern Railways: London Marylebone ↔ Birmingham Moor Street
- CrossCountry: Reading ↔ Edinburgh (via Birmingham)
- East Midlands Railway: London St Pancras ↔ Sheffield / Derby / Manchester / Liverpool
- LNER: London King’s Cross ↔ Edinburgh
- Northern Rail: Manchester ↔ Crewe / Stoke-on-Trent / Carlisle / Newcastle
- ScotRail: Glasgow Central ↔ Edinburgh
- Transport for Wales: Crewe ↔ Holyhead
LNR Tickets Valid On:
- Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, EMR, London Overground
Passenger Impact
Travellers have taken to social media to report confusion, overcrowding, and missed connections. One commuter described the scene as “total chaos at Euston.”
With no clear resolution timeline, officials advise passengers to delay travel, check live updates, and consider alternative stations like St Pancras International, Marylebone, or King’s Cross.
What to Do If You’re Affected
- Check Live Departure Boards: nationalrail.co.uk
- Contact Your Rail Provider: Use apps or customer service hotlines
- Claim Delay Repay: Passengers delayed more than 15 mins may be eligible for compensation
- Follow @nationalrailenq or your train operator for real-time alerts
Summary
A low-speed derailment near Milton Keynes has triggered widespread travel disruption on West Coast Main Line services, with Euston Station severely affected. No injuries have been reported, but delays are expected to persist through Thursday evening. Passengers are urged to seek alternate routes or delay travel.
