Buses replace early morning / late night trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey from Monday 23 to Friday 27 November
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 23 November 2026 to Friday 27 November 2026
Train operators affected
- London Northwestern Railway
Route(s) affected
London Northwestern Railway between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, closing all lines on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, and also on Wednesday evening.
As a result, the following trains will not run, and will be replaced by buses:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday:
The 05:51 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service
The 06:09 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction service
Wednesday only:
The 22:45 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service
The 23:08 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction service
Trains on Tuesday or Thursday are not affected by this engineering work.
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 drop-off 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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