No trains between Rugby and Stafford via Nuneaton from Saturday 24 May to Sunday 1 June 

Route(s) affected

Avanti West Coast routes to / from London Euston

London Northwestern Railway between London Euston / Northampton and Crewe

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Rugby and Stafford, closing all lines.

Avanti West Coast

No trains will run between Rugby and Stafford via Nuneaton. Replacement bus services will run between Coventry and Nuneaton.

Trains between London Euston and Holyhead will be amended to run between Crewe and Holyhead.

London Northwestern Railway

Buses will replace trains between Rugby and Stafford.

Trains between London Euston / Northampton and Crewe will be amended to run between London Euston / Northampton and Rugby. You should use alternative train services between Stafford and Crewe to complete your journey.

Further information on the Trent Valley Engineering Works can be found by following this link.

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.

Additional information:

During a nine-day closure, Network Rail teams will carry out important work to improve the reliability and resilience of the railway.

• New track and railway foundation stone (ballast) installed near Atherstone

• Waterproofing a bridge over the River Anker near Tamworth station to protect it from future weather damage

• Engineers will be completing critical work on an embankment between the Great Haywood and Shugborough Conservation Area and Cannock Chase, to help protect the railway during adverse weather conditions

• Repairs will also be taking place on Rugeley Trent Valley station's footbridge

These upgrades are vital to ensure a more reliable service for passengers and freight services for years to come.