Waltham Forest commuters lose Suffragette Line stops until 10 November
Network Rail repairs after a freight derailment near Barking mean Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow Queens Road, Leyton Midland Road and Leytonstone High Road remain closed.
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Network Rail confirmed that no Suffragette Line trains will stop at the four Waltham Forest stations until Tuesday 10 November. The suspension follows a freight train derailment close to Barking that halted all services between South Tottenham and Barking for almost two weeks, as reported by the Waltham Forest Echo.
Background to the disruption
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The derailment occurred near Barking and forced the removal of the freight vehicle from the line. Martin Beable, chief operating officer for GBR Anglia, told the Echo that the removal allowed engineers to begin detailed inspections and to plan the extensive repairs needed to restore the railway.
Stations affected
The four stations in the London Borough of Waltham Forest that will remain without service are Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow Queens Road, Leyton Midland Road and Leytonstone High Road. Residents who normally board at these locations will need to use alternative routes or bus services until the line reopens.
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Much of the infrastructure cannot simply be repaired and must be completely rebuilt.
Martin Beable, chief operating officer, GBR Anglia
What commuters can do
A Transport for London spokesperson said the authority apologises to any Suffragette Line customers whose journeys are affected by the derailment. The spokesperson added that disruption is expected to continue throughout the current week and that timescales may change as repairs progress. TfL urges passengers to allow extra time, to check the TfL Journey Planner or the TfL Go app before travelling, and to consider alternative routes where possible.
Questions this report answers
+When will Suffragette Line services resume at the affected stations?
Services are scheduled to resume on Tuesday 10 November, according to Network Rail. The date reflects the earliest point at which the required track replacement and signalling repairs can be completed.
+How much track needs to be replaced because of the derailment?
c2c reports that roughly 1.2 km of track near Barking must be replaced. The length includes sections of signalling equipment and cabling that cannot be repaired and will be rebuilt entirely.
+What should commuters do while the line is closed?
TfL advises passengers to allow extra travel time, to check the TfL Journey Planner or TfL Go app for the latest service information, and to use alternative bus routes or nearby stations until the line reopens.
+Who is responsible for the repair work?
Network Rail is leading the repair operation, with engineering input from GBR Anglia and oversight from the train operator c2c. The work includes detailed inspections, track replacement and rebuilding of signalling infrastructure.
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