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No trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey until approximately 11:00 

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Incident reported: Monday 03 August 2026 at 08:20

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Last updated

Monday 03 August 2026 at 08:51

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 the line is closed. As a result, trains are unable to run between these stations and will be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until 11:00.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement transport has been requested to operate between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey in both directions. Further details will follow once confirmed.

Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on Arriva Buses route 321 between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey in both directions until further notice.

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.

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