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Last updated:Today at 20:36
Train companies affected:Southeastern, Thameslink
Last updated:Today at 20:21
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Northern, TransPennine Express

Buses replace late night trains between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage via Welwyn Garden City on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 November 

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Engineering work details

Starts Wednesday 05 November 2025 to Thursday 06 November 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Northern between London Kings Cross and Royston / Cambridge / Kings Lynn

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

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Welwyn Garden City and Stevenage, closing all lines on Wednesday and Thursday nights.

From approximately 23:10 until the end of service on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, no trains will run between Welwyn Garden City and Stevenage.

Trains between London Kings Cross and Cambridge / Kings Lynn / Peterborough will divert non-stop via Hertford North with extended journey times.

A revised train service will run between Moorgate and Welwyn Garden City.

Rail replacement buses will run between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage via Welwyn Garden City to provide last connections.

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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