Euston: Trains cancelled through London station due to fault on the line just days before Christmas

Train services running through London Euston have been cancelled during one of the busiest travelling periods of the year, ahead of the Christmas weekend.

A fault to over head electric wires near Hemel Hempstead has led to the cancellation of all service calling at the major station.

According to National Rail, services affected include:

• Avanti West Coast services between Birmingham New Street / Blackpool North / Chester / Crewe / Edinburgh / Glasgow Central / Holyhead / Lancaster / Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Piccadilly / Wolverhampton and London Euston
• London Northwestern Railway services between Birmingham New Street / Bletchley / Coventry / Crewe / Milton Keynes Central / Northampton / Rugby / Tring and London Euston
• Southern between Watford Junction and East Croydon

National Rail said: "Due to damage to the overhead electric wires near Hemel Hempstead, journeys between Milton Keynes Central and London Euston / East Croydon are being severely disrupted. As a result, some trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 90 minutes or revised. Major disruption is expected until 17.30."

Various ticket acceptance schemes have been made available for those impacted by the cancellations or delays. More information can be found on the National Rail website.