Buses replace late night trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey on Wednesday 21 January
Engineering work details
Starts Wednesday 21 January 2026 to Wednesday 21 January 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey
Description
Engineering work is taking place late night between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, closing all lines.
The 22:45 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service will not run. A rail replacement bus service will operate - departing from Watford Junction at 22:45, Watford North at 22:50, Garston at 23:00, Bricket Wood at 23:11, How Wood at 23:17, Park Street at 23:23, arriving at St Albans Abbey at 23:28.
The 23:08 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction service will not run. A rail replacement bus service will operate - departing from St Albans Abbey at 23:30, Park Street at 23:36, How Wood at 23:42, Bricket Wood at 23:48, Garston at 23:59, Watford North at 00:09, arriving at Watford Junction at 00:13.
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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