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Thursday 26 Jun 2025

Passengers urged to check their journeys after train derailment affects services through Milton Keynes

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North West & Central

| North West & Central: West Coast Mainline South

Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line are being advised to check before they travel following a low-speed train derailment in Bletchley this afternoon.

Rail engineers are working to move a stranded train in Bletchley after a low-speed train derailment at 12:27 on Thursday (26 June). The train, which was not in passenger service at the time, is currently blocking two of the four tracks on the West Coast Main Line, which means that a reduced train service is operating to and from London Euston.

Passengers are being urged to check their journeys this evening and throughout Friday (27 June) with National Rail Enquiries and their train operator while recovery work continues.

Specialist teams are working around the clock on a plan to safely move the derailed train, repair the affected track and fully reopen the railway as soon as possible.

Gary Walsh, Director for Network Rail’s West Coast South route, said: “I'm very sorry to passengers whose journeys have been affected by today's incident at Milton Keynes. While our teams responded quickly this afternoon to reopen two of the four lines on the West Coast Main Line, there is more to do. We're working tirelessly to safely move the train, plan repairs to the affected track and restore a full timetable as soon as possible.

"If you're planning to travel on Thursday evening or throughout Friday, please check with your train operator or at www.nationalrail.co.uk for the latest journey information.”

Passengers are advised to check their journeys before travelling at www.nationalrail.co.uk.