Major chaos at London Euston as train derails near Milton Keynes! Commuters face huge delays after a low-speed derailment struck an empty train close to Bletchley this morning. No injuries reported, but travel disruption is set to last all day.
Derailment Brings Travel Nightmare
An empty service train derailed near Bletchley, Milton Keynes, causing severe delays on key routes from London Euston. Operators Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway warned passengers to brace for up to 90-minute hold-ups or cancellations.
- Where: Near Bletchley, Milton Keynes
- When: Morning of Thursday, 26 June
- Impact: Several lines closed, major delays triggered
- No injuries: Empty train, thankfully no one hurt
National Rail Issues Delay Warning
“Trains through this station may be cancelled, delayed up to 90 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.”
The derailment has hit services running between London Euston and top destinations such as Manchester Piccadilly, Glasgow Central, Chester, Edinburgh, and Liverpool Lime Street.
Alternative Routes and Ticket Flexibility
Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway have activated mutual ticket acceptance, helping stranded passengers travel via alternative operators at no extra cost. Here’s where you can use your ticket:
Avanti Tickets Accepted On:
- Chiltern Railways: London Marylebone ↔ Birmingham Moor Street
- CrossCountry: Reading ↔ Edinburgh (via Birmingham)
- East Midlands Railway: London St Pancras ↔ Sheffield / Manchester / Liverpool
- LNER: London King’s Cross ↔ Edinburgh
- Northern: Manchester ↔ Crewe / Stoke-on-Trent / Carlisle / Newcastle
- ScotRail: Glasgow Central ↔ Edinburgh
- Transport for Wales: Crewe ↔ Holyhead
LNR Tickets Accepted On:
- Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London Overground
Travellers Vent Frustration Amid Chaos
Commuters flooded social media, reporting overcrowding and missed connections. One passenger described the scene at Euston as “total chaos.” With no clear fix in sight, officials urge passengers to delay travel where possible and consider alternative stations like St Pancras International, Marylebone, or King’s Cross.
What You Should Do Now
- Check live updates: Visit nationalrail.co.uk for the latest departures.
- Contact your rail provider: Use official apps or customer service hotlines.
- Claim compensation: Delays over 15 minutes may qualify for Delay Repay.
- Follow alerts: Stay updated via @nationalrailenq or your train operator’s social media.
