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Buses replace early morning trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey on Monday 13, Wednesday 15 and Friday 17 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 13 October 2025 to Friday 17 October 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

London Northwestern Railway between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey

Description

Engineering work is taking place in the early hours between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, closing some lines.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday:

The 05:51 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service will not run.

The 06:09 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction service will not run.

Replacement bus services will run between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, calling at all stations.

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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