Buses replace trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey today 

Route(s) affected

Between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey

Description

There is damage to the overhead electric wires between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, resulting in all lines being blocked. Trains between these stations are suspended.

This is expected for the rest of the day.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement transport is in operation between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Arriva Buses route 321 between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey until the end of service.

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 drop-off 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.