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Reduced service between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey expected until 15:30 

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Incident reported: Saturday 15 August 2026 at 08:43

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Last updated

Saturday 15 August 2026 at 12:00

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey

Description

Train crew being unavailable means fewer trains are able to run between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey. As a result, some services may be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until 15:30.

Customer advice:

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Arriva Bus route 321.

Rail replacement buses will be in operation from 11:55.

You can alternatively use your ticket at no extra cost on:

  • London Underground services between London Euston and London St Pancras International

  • Thameslink services between London St Pancras International and St Albans City

This will be in place until 16:00.

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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