Buses replace trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey until the end of service
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Sunday 21 September 2025 at 11:39
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Last updated
Monday 22 September 2025 at 00:13
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey
Description
There is a shortage of train crew available between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey today.
As a result of this, trains are unable to operate on this line and have been cancelled.
This is expected to be the case until the end of service.
Customer advice:
Rail replacement buses are in operation between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, in both directions.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
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.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.