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Last updated:Today at 08:40
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway

Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage via Welwyn Garden City from Monday 25 Friday 29 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts 25 Aug 2025 to 29 Aug 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Northern between Moorgate / London Kings Cross and Welwyn Garden City, and between London Kings Cross and Royston / Cambridge

Thameslink between Brighton and Cambridge, and between Horsham / London Kings Cross and Peterborough

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage, closing some lines.

From approximately 23:55 on Monday to Thursday evenings until 05:10 on Tuesday to Friday mornings, buses will replace trains between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage via Welwyn Garden City.

Additionally, trains between London and Peterborough / Cambridge will divert via Hertford North (not calling), extending journey times.

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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