Buses replace trains between Waltham Cross and Hertford East / Bishops Stortford on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May
Engineering work details
Starts Saturday 09 May 2026 to Sunday 10 May 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Greater Anglia between London Liverpool Street and Cambridge / Cambridge North, between Stratford (London) and Hertford East / Bishops Stortford
Stansted Express between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Waltham Cross and Hertford East / Bishops Stortford, closing all lines.
Buses will replace trains between:
Waltham Cross and Hertford East
Waltham Cross and Bishops Stortford
Trains will run between Stratford (London) and Waltham Cross (2 trains per hour), and between Bishops Stortford and Stansted Airport / Cambridge.
Due to limited rail replacement options and no direct service between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport, Stansted Express customers are recommended to travel via Cambridge and London Kings Cross. Ticket acceptance is in place and this will be at no extra cost to you if you have already purchased your ticket.
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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