Reduced service between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 10 August 2026 at 12:00
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Last updated
Monday 10 August 2026 at 12:50
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey
Description
A shortage of train crew between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey means fewer services are able to run. As a result, services between these stations may be cancelled.
This is expected until the end of the day.
Customer advice:
The last trains scheduled to run are as follows:
From Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey at 20:45
From St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction at 19:08
Rail replacement transport will be in place from 19:55 to cover late night services.
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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