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Buses replace trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey until approximately 14:30 

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Incident reported: Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 02:53

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Last updated

Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 04:23

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey

Description

A member of train crew being unavailable between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey means that services operating to / from these stations have been cancelled.

This is expected until 14:30.

Customer advice:

The following rail replacement buses will operate as follows:

Departing St Albans Abbey, calling at all stations to Watford Junction, at approximately:

  • 06:20 / 07:00 / 07:50 / 08:30 / 09:20 / 10:20 / 11:20 / 12:20 / 13:20 /14:20

Departing Watford Junction, calling at all stations to St Albans Abbey, at approximately:

  • 06:00 / 06:40 / 07:25 / 08:10 / 08:55 / 09:55 / 10:55 / 11:55 / 12:55 /13:55

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.