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Buses replace trains between Northampton and Milton Keynes Central / Rugby until 19:00 on Sunday 18 January 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 18 January 2026 to Sunday 18 January 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between London Euston and Northampton / Birmingham New Street / Crewe

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Wolverton and Rugby, closing 2 out of 4 lines.

Until 19:00 train services between London Euston and Northampton will run between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central only.

Trains between Birmingham New Street and Northampton will run between Birmingham New Street and Rugby only.

Train services between London Euston and Birmingham New Street will run to an amended timetable and will not call at Northampton or Long Buckby or will run between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central and between Rugby and Birmingham New Street only.

Trains between London Euston and Crewe (via Northampton) will run to an amended timetable and will not call at Northampton or Long Buckby.

Rail replacement buses will operate between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton and between Northampton and Rugby.

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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