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Last updated:Today at 21:46
Train companies affected:Greater Anglia
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Train companies affected:CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink
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Train companies affected:National Rail

Buses replace early morning service between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey from Monday 6 to Friday 10 October  

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 06 October 2025 to Friday 10 October 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey

Description

Engineering work is taking place each morning between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, closing some lines.

The 05:51 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service will not run. A rail replacement bus service will operate - departing from Watford Junction at 05:20, Watford North at 05:25, Garston at 05:35, Bricket Wood at 05:46, How Wood at 05:52, Park Street at 05:58, arriving at St.Albans Abbey at 06:03.

The 06:09 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction service will not run. A rail replacement bus service will operate - departing from St.Albans Abbey at 06:05, Park Street at 06:11, How Wood at 06:17, Bricket Wood at 06:23, Garston at 06:34, Watford North at 06:44, arriving at Watford Junction at 06:48.

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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