A limited train service is now serving Northampton station again after damage caused by Storm Bert.

Services had been affected after the River Nene burst its banks in the early hours of Monday (25/11) morning, flooding the tracks and signalling through Northampton station.

After a period of suspension, Northampton station will be served by a limited hourly service in each direction between Milton Keynes, Northampton, Rugby, Coventry and Birmingham.

This train will be supplemented by a replacement bus service running Milton Keynes-Northampton and Northampton-Rugby routes.

London North Western Railway have said that disruption is still to be expected for the remainder of the week while the station is prepared to run a full service again.

Jonny Wiseman, customer experience director for London Northwestern Railway, said, “I would like to thank our passengers for their patience while we have worked with Network Rail to restore train services to Northampton. The flooding has had a significant impact across our network and I am sorry for the disruption this has caused to our customers.

“Due to ongoing infrastructure challenges caused by the flooding, including some damage to our train fleet, a limited timetable will be in operation for the remainder of this week. I urge passengers to check their journeys before setting out.”

Gary Walsh, director for Network Rail’s West Coast South route, added, “We’re pleased to have been able to reopen lines through Northampton station following Monday’s severe flooding caused by Storm Bert. Our teams are continuing to work around the clock to meticulously clean, test and repair water-damaged equipment so we can restore a full timetable as quickly as possible.

“I’d like to thank passengers for their patience while our complex repairs continue and urge people travelling this week to check their journeys at www.nationalrail.co.uk or with London Northwestern Railway.”