Buses replace trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey until approximately 21:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey

Description

The train that runs on the line between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey has developed a fault and has had to be removed from service.

Until a replacement unit can be sourced, trains are unable to run between these stations and have been cancelled.

Disruption is expected until 21:00.

Customer advice:

A rail replacement bus service is running between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following services:

• Arriva Buses route 321 between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey

• Thameslink between London St Pancras International and St Albans City

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.