Full rail service resumes after flood repairs

Flooding at Northampton station damaged tracks and signalling

A railway station has re-opened and resumed a full service after it was completely flooded during Storm Bert.

Northampton station was closed for two and a half days - with limited services restarting on 27 November - after the River Nene burst its banks and caused severe flooding.

The floodwater left tracks, signals, and more than 200 critical railway components submerged, requiring significant repairs by engineers.

Gary Walsh, route director for Network Rail’s West Coast South service, confirmed that the railway line was now fully open, following "round the clock" repairs.

Network Rail thanked passengers for their patience after Northampton station was closed for several days

After Storm Bert, Network Rail said it carried out "rigorous checks and repairs on hundreds of pieces of signalling equipment" at Northampton station.

While most services had returned, final repairs to signalling systems were scheduled for overnight work this weekend.

Jonny Wiseman, customer experience director for London Northwestern Railway, apologised for the disruption and thanked customers for their understanding.

"The flooding significantly impacted our network, and I am sorry for the disruption this has caused to our customers," he said.

Mr Wiseman added that some trains could temporarily run with fewer carriages due to flood damage, and advised passengers to verify their journeys before travelling.