Buses replace trains between St Albans Abbey and Watford Junction from 18:45 until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 02 August 2025 at 08:39
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Last updated
Saturday 02 August 2025 at 12:06
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between St Albans Abbey and Watford Junction
Description
A shortage of train crew between St Albans Abbey and Watford Junction means from 18:45 services will be unable to run between these stations.
Disruption is expected from 18:45 until the end of the day.
Customer Advice
Replacement buses will run in place of cancelled services.
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.