A train has broken down on the line between Gerrards Cross and Beaconsfield, significantly impacting services toward Oxford and Banbury. This incident occurred on Wednesday morning, April 29. As a consequence, numerous train routes from London Marylebone to various destinations faced interruptions.
Impact on Chiltern Railways Services
The affected routes include connections to High Wycombe, Princes Risborough, Oxford, Banbury, and Birmingham Moor Street. Chiltern Railways reports that passengers may experience delays of up to 40 minutes. Disruptions are anticipated to last until at least 10:15 AM.
Cancellation of Train Services
- 8:11 AM train from London Marylebone to Oxford was cancelled.
- Services from Oxford to London at 8:20 AM, 8:45 AM, and 9:04 AM have also been cancelled.
Chiltern Railways announced that the line toward Oxford would reopen shortly. Passengers who are delayed by 15 minutes or more may be eligible for compensation.
Alternative Travel Options
To accommodate affected passengers, tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on several alternative services. These include:
- Avanti West Coast
- CrossCountry
- Carousel buses
- Elizabeth Line
- Great Western Railway Services
- London Underground
- Stagecoach Buses
For detailed information on replacement services and compensation claims, passengers are advised to visit the Chiltern Railways website.
