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Buses replace trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey until approximately 10:00 

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Incident reported: Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 07:01

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Last updated

Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 07:13

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey

Description

A fault on a train between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey means that some lines are blocked.

As a result, trains between these stations will be cancelled.

This is expected until 10:00.

Customer advice:

Buses are currently running in place of trains between these stations.

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.