Severe delays on London Overground route after trespasser on track
National Rail has said that Windrush line services between the two stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes, cancelled, or terminated at New Cross Gate.
Disruption was first reported at 4pm this afternoon (June 7) and is expected to continue until at least 6pm.
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Tickets are valid on local buses on any reasonable route.
The incident comes amid a planned closure on the Mildmay line.
No trains will run between Camden Road and Stratford today and tomorrow. Rail replacement buses are running.
There is also a reduced service on the line between Willesden Junction and Camden Road. Trains will run every 15 minutes.
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