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Marylebone station is closed due to a cable fire. Around 2 metres of signalling cable in the tunnel into the station has burned away meaning the signalling system is not working. Without signals we cannot safely run trains, so are not running to or from Marylebone until new cables are installed and tested. We are not sure how long this will take, but we may not be able to run until Monday morning.

TRAINS TO LONDON:

Trains from Aylesbury via Amersham are finishing at Harrow-on-the-Hill. From there, Chiltern tickets will be valid on the normal Metropolitan line tube trains to Baker Street, which is a few minutes' walk from Marylebone.

Trains to/from Birmingham and Aylesbury via High Wycombe are finishing at West Ruislip. From there, Chiltern tickets will be valid on the normal Central line tube trains to/from Central London. To reach Marylebone, change at Oxford Circus onto the Bakerloo line northbound.

We will aim to run trains at the times they would normally run, but this will not always be possible. Please check chilternrailways.co.uk before travel but there may be some delays during your journey. Trains are especially likely to be delayed or cancelled between 0730 and 0930.

From Birmingham and the West Midlands, it is likely to be easier to use Virgin Trains services via the West Coast Mainline, and your Chiltern ticket will be valid.

TRAINS FROM LONDON:

Trains to Aylesbury via Amersham will start at Harrow-on-the-Hill. Do not travel to Marylebone. Please travel directly to Harrow-on-the-Hill, which is on the Metropolitan line. If you already have a Chiltern ticket, you can use it to travel to Harrow-on-the-Hill.

Trains to/from Birmingham and Aylesbury via High Wycombe are starting at West Ruislip. Do not travel to Marylebone. Please travel directly to West Ruislip, which is on the Central line. If you already have a Chiltern ticket, you can use it to travel to West Ruislip.

Our aim is that trains will leave Harrow or West Ruislip around 15 minutes after they would have left Marylebone. However, these are much smaller stations to turn trains round in, so there may be further delays and cancellations. These are especially likely between 0730 and 0930

If travelling to Birmingham or the West Midlands, it is likely to be easier to use Virgin Trains services from Euston. Your Chiltern ticket will be valid.

Service disruption - 15&16 June 2014

Date:15 Jun 2014 06:44
Last updated:  15 June 2014, 22:07
 
Marylebone station is closed due to a cable fire. Around two metres of signalling cable in the tunnel into the station has burned away meaning the signalling system is not working. Without signals we cannot safely run trains, so are not running to or from Marylebone until new cables are installed and tested.
 
Engineers are on site however, disruption is expected into Monday afternoon and Marylebone station will remain closed until further notice.
 
Passengers are advised to avoid travelling unless essential.
 
Chiltern Railways services on Monday 16 June
 
We are only able to run a limited service tomorrow on both our lines and as a result the trains we are running will be incredibly busy. This is because we will be able to run far fewer trains as we will be turning round at stations which have two platforms instead of at Marylebone which has six.  If you can avoid travelling we advise that you make alternative arrangements.
 
Harrow on the Hill ^ Amersham ^ Aylesbury ^Aylesbury Vale Parkway
We are running two trains an hour to/from Harrow on the Hill and Aylesbury (with one per hour going to Aylesbury Vale Parkway) Select here for the timetable (http://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/sites/default/files/London-Amersham-Aylesbury16June2014.pdf).  From there, Chiltern tickets will be valid on the normal Metropolitan line tube trains to Baker Street, which is a few minutes' walk from Marylebone.
 
West Ruislip ^High Wycombe ^ Banbury ^ Birmingham ^ Kidderminster
We are aiming to run two trains per hour Birmingham and West Ruislip. If travelling north from London, please take the central line to West Ruislip for a Chiltern train northbound. Chiltern tickets will be valid on the normal Central line tube trains to/from Central London. To reach Marylebone, change at Oxford Circus onto the Bakerloo line northbound.  A timetable for the morning peak will be uploaded as soon as possible. 
 
Using Chiltern tickets on other train operators^ services
Your Chiltern ticket is valid on Virgin Trains, London Midland, First Great Western, CrossCountry and London Underground services for the rest of Sunday evening and on Monday until further notice. If travelling to/from Birmingham, we recommend using Virgin Trains or London Midland if at all possible between Birmingham New Street at London Euston. Your Chiltern ticket will be valid.  If travelling from Banbury to London, we advise travelling to Reading with CrossCountry and then boarding First Great Western services to Paddington.

Click here (http://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/sites/default/files/CR%20Alternative%20Route%20Map%20PRINT(1).pdf) to see a map of alternative routes.

Ticket restrictions

On Monday, advance tickets can be used within an hour of when they are booked. Peak ticket restrictions still apply.

BTP were investigating at one point - but I don't know if that was just routine.

Might be longer notice....if [link removed] is anything to go on.

Not that link, its as clean as a whistle, sorry.

Central Line: No service between Liverpool Street and North Acton, westbound only, while we fix a faulty train at White City. Tickets will be accepted on local bus services. A GOOD SERVICE is in operation on the rest of the line.
This Information will apply from 16/06/2014 20:33 to 16/06/2014 23:33.
This will affect journeys
from 16/06/2014 20:33 to 16/06/2014 23:33.

I'd've though the current would actually be quite high due to the length of cable between installations. You need a relatively high amperage to counter the voltage drop over distance. I believe the voltage rating for signalling cables is 650/1100v.

Could cable overheating also have been caused due to kinking, crushing or damage to the insulating/protective material resulting in corrosion? They all have the potential to increase electrical resistance and therefore heat.

Wasn't *just* a 2 metre length of cable then....