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Buses replace trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey today 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 09:32

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Last updated

Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11:11

Train operators affected

  • London Northwestern Railway

Route(s) affected

Between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey

Description

A shortage of train crew between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey means that the line is closed. Trains running between these stations will be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

Replacement buses are currently running between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, provided by Lucketts of Watford.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail 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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