Buses replace trains between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton on Sunday 11 January
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 11 January 2026 to Sunday 11 January 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Birmingham New Street / Wolverhampton / Manchester Piccadilly / Liverpool Lime Street / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh
London Northwestern Railway between London Euston and Northampton / Birmingham New Street / Crewe
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton / Rugby, closing some lines.
Avanti West Coast:
2 trains per hour will run between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central only.
Buses will replace trains between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton.
An amended train service will run between Northampton / Rugby and Birmingham New Street / Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Piccadilly.
London Northwestern Railway:
A reduced service will run between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central and between Northampton and Birmingham New Street / Crewe.
Buses will replace trains between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton.
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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