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Amended 22:50 Birmingham New Street to Northampton from Monday 9 to Thursday 11 March 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 09 March 2026 to Thursday 12 March 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Birmingham New Street and Northampton

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Rugby and Long Buckby, closing some lines.

The 22:50 Birmingham New Street to Northampton service will terminate at Coventry.

You are advised you can use your ticket on the Avanti West Coast 23:33 Coventry to London Euston service to Rugby.

A rail replacement bus will operate between Rugby and Northampton, departing from Rugby at 23:55.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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