No trains between Bedford / Luton and London St Pancras International on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April 

Route(s) affected

All East Midlands Railway services to / from London St Pancras International

Thameslink between Bedford and London St Pancras International / Sutton / Three Bridges / Horsham / Brighton, between Luton and Sutton / Rainham / Gillingham, between St Albans City and London Blackfriars / Sutton

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Bedford and London St Pancras International, closing all lines.

East Midlands Railway:

An amended timetable will run, with trains starting and terminating at Luton instead of London St Pancras International.

A rail replacement bus service will run to / from Luton and Hitchin, where you can connect with Great Northern / Thameslink services to / from London Kings Cross / London St Pancras International.

Thameslink:

Saturday:

A revised train service will run between:

• Bedford and Luton

• London Bridge and Rainham

• Kentish Town and Sutton via Wimbledon

• Streatham and Sutton via Mitcham Junction

• West Hampstead Thameslink and Brighton / Three Bridges

Sunday:

A revised train service will run between:

• Bedford and Luton

• London Bridge and Gillingham

• Kentish Town and Sutton via Wimbledon. No Thameslink trains will run between Streatham and Sutton via Mitcham Junction, paper rail tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on London Buses and on London Trams to complete your journey

• West Hampstead Thameslink and Brighton / Horsham / Three Bridges

On both days, replacement buses will run between:

• Luton and West Hampstead Thameslink

And for alternative trains to / from London between:

• Luton Airport Parkway and Hitchin via Luton - your tickets will be accepted on Great Northern / Thameslink services at no extra cost between Hitchin and London

• Harpenden and Potters Bar via St Albans - your tickets will be accepted on Great Northern / Thameslink services at no extra cost between Potters Bar and London

Additionally, between approximately 00:10 and 08:05 on Sunday, buses will replace trains between Luton and Bedford.

Check before you travel:

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

You can plan your journey on London Buses / Trams by using the Transport for London 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.