London travel news LIVE: Euston trains cancelled as overhead line failure causes disruption

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  • February 6, 2026
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Why is the major disruption at Euston expected to last all day?

Repairs to the damaged overhead power lines cannot take place until later this evening, so that Network Rail can safely access the railway and complete the necessary work.

Disruption to South Western Railway services through Richmond

Flooding at Richmond means trains are running at a reduced speed on all lines.

Services running through this station may be cancelled, delayed by up to 25 minutes, or revised.

This is affecting services between:

  • London Waterloo and Strawberry Hill
  • London Waterloo and Hounslow
  • London Waterloo and Shepperton
  • London Waterloo and Windsor & Eton Riverside
  • London Waterloo and Farnham
  • London Waterloo and Reading
  • London Waterloo circular services

Disruption through Tottenham Hale expected until 09:30am

All lines are now open again after a passenger was taken unwell on a train at Tottenham Hale earlier this morning.

Services passing through the station may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 25 minutes, or altered.

Disruption is expected to continue until 09:30am.

Minor delays on the Mildmay line

Minor delays due to late running of trains.

If your London Euston journey is impacted today, here’s what you need to know

Avanti West Coast passengers:

  • Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on London Northwestern Railway services between London Euston and Birmingham New Street / Crewe in both directions until further notice.
  • 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.
  • If you no longer wish to travel due to a delay or cancellation, you can request a full refund from where you bought your ticket.

London Northwestern Railway passengers:

  • Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on: Avanti West Coast services between London Euston and Watford Junction, and between London Euston and Birmingham New Street / Crewe, in both directions until further notice. London Overground (Lioness line) services between London Euston and Watford Junction until the end of the day.

Good Morning

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