A train line in London has had to be closed in both directions as it requires “urgent” repairs. The line near Stoke Mandeville station between Aylesbury and Amersham needs to be fixed.
This means there are no trains available to service the Aylesbury-Amersham-London Marylebone line. Disruption is expected until 7 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5. Customers are being urged to use their tickets on London Underground wherever possible.
Trains between Aylesbury and London Marylebone operate via the Prince’s Risborough/High Wycombe line and do not stop at stations between Stoke Mandeville and Harrow-on-the-Hill (inclusive) . This applies to trains traveling in both directions.
Officials said it was likely that passengers would need to change trains at Princes Risborough during the day. Customers are advised to use the Metropolitan Line service between Amersham and Baker Street, near London’s Marylebone.
Passengers can use their tickets on the following services:
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London Underground Metropolitan Line between Amersham, Rickmansworth, Harrow-on-the-Hill and Baker Street
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London North Western Railway between Tring and London Euston
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How to check whether you are liable to pay compensation
If there is a delay in completing your trip today, you may be entitled to compensation. Save your train tickets and keep a record of your ride. Both tickets are required when making a claim.
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How to stay informed about rail line closures and plan your trip
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Use this page for helpful advice if you need to travel using rail alternative services, including accessibility information.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking the station signs or by searching for your desired station on the station information page.
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What alternative routes are there?
Today, a rail replacement bus will operate between Aylesbury Vale Parkway and Amersham, passing through Aylesbury, Stoke Mandeville, Wendover, Great Missenden and Amersham. Customers can use the London Underground Metropolitan Line service between Amersham and Baker Street (close to London Marylebone).
Tickets can be used for the following services:
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London Underground Metropolitan Line between Amersham, Rickmansworth, Harrow-on-the-Hill and Baker Street
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London North Western Railway between Tring and London Euston
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Trains are suspended on both days
To enable Network Rail to carry out emergency repairs to railways in the Stoke Mandeville area. Lines will be closed in both directions 4 days (Friday to Monday).
Trains between Aylesbury and London Marylebone operate via the Prince’s Risborough/High Wycombe line and do not stop at stations between Stoke Mandeville and Harrow-on-the-Hill (inclusive) . This applies to trains traveling in both directions. You may need to change trains at Princess Risborough during the day.
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Why are railway lines closed?
Trains are not running on the Aylesbury-Amersham-London Marylebone line due to emergency repairs to the track near Stoke Mandeville station between Aylesbury and Amersham.
Disruptions are expected until 07:00 on Tuesday 5 March.
08:26Adam Thoms
Partial closure of Overground
There will be no services at the Overground between New Crossgate and Crystal Palace/West Croydon today and tomorrow (Sunday 3 March).
Replacement buses operate between New Cross Gate and West Croydon via Brockley, Honor Oak Park, Forest Hill, Sydenham, Crystal Palace, Annerley (to Penge West), Norwood Junction and Selhurst.
Due to train cancellations, there are also some delays on the Chuo Subway Line.
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welcome to live blog
Welcome to live coverage as London’s train lines are closed for four days.
There are no trains running on the Aylesbury-Amersham-London Marylebone line. The disruption is expected to occur until 7am on Tuesday, March 5th.
Has your travel been affected? Do you have any information, photos or videos? If so, please email [email protected].