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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage via Welwyn Garden City from Monday 19 to Friday 23 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 19 October 2026 to Friday 23 October 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

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

Thameslink between Horsham / London Kings Cross and Peterborough

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage, closing all lines via Welwyn Garden City overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Between 23:59 and 05:10 each night, buses will replace trains between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage via Welwyn Garden City.

Trains between London and Cambridge / Peterborough / Kings Lynn will be diverted to run non-stop via Hertford North, with extended 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 drop-off 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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