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Buses replace early morning trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey on Saturday 5 December 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 05 December 2026 to Saturday 05 December 2026

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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 Saturday morning.

As a result, the following trains will not run, and will be replaced by buses:

  • The 05:50 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service

  • The 06:13 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction service

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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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