Buses replace early morning trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey on Monday 7, Wednesday 9 and Friday 11 December
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 07 December 2026 to Friday 11 December 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.
As a result, the following trains will not run, and will be replaced by buses:
The 05:51 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service
The 06:09 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction service
Please note that these trains will run as normal on Tuesday and Thursday.
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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