The East Coast Main Line has returned to normal today (Tuesday, 2 June).
It follows severe disruption to the line between York and London on Monday evening.
As a result, services were delayed, cancelled, or amended. LNER advised customers not to travel and defer their journey, due to the extensive delays to services.
The company says: “If you have a LNER train ticket dated for Monday 1 June, you will be able to use your existing ticket at no extra cost on another LNER service on Tuesday 2 June.”
Monday, 1 June story:
‘Do not travel’ advice issued as East Coast Main Line is blocked again
There is major disruption between North Yorkshire and London due to damage to the overhead electricity supply in the Hitchin area tonight (Tuesday, 2 June).
This is affecting LNER, Grand Central and Hull Trains running in both directions.
Network Rail is trying to restore normal working but it’s expecting disruption until the end of the day.
The advice is delay travel until tomorrow, tickets will still be accepted.
- If you are already on board a service affected by this disruption, your Train Manager will keep you updated with information about the incident and the impact on your journey. If you need any urgent help – onward travel connections / flights, medical needs etc., please speak to a member of the on-train team. Alternatively, please contact LNER Customer Solutions Team on 03457 225333.
- If you are currently waiting at a station, please listen out for station announcements or speak to a member of station staff. If you are unable to complete your journey today and require hotel accommodation, please speak to a member of station staff.
You can use your ticket on the following train companies at no extra cost:
- Avanti West Coast between London Euston, Manchester and Glasgow Central/Edinburgh.
- TransPennine Express between Manchester, Leeds and York/Newcastle.
- Northern between Leeds and York, Harrogate, Bradford FQ.
- CrossCountry between Sheffield, Doncaster/Leeds, York and Newcastle/Edinburgh.
- Great Northern and Thameslink between London Kings Cross, Stevenage and Peterborough.
- LUMO between Kings Cross and Edinburgh
- Greater Anglia between London Liverpool Street, Stevenage and Peterborough
