Reduced service between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 31 October 2026 at 06:03
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Last updated
Saturday 31 October 2026 at 06:26
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 fewer trains are able to run. As a result, some trains will be cancelled.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer advice:
Rail replacement buses will operate between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey.
You can also use your ticket at no extra cost on:
Arriva buses route 321
London Underground between London St Pancras International and London Euston
Thameslink services between St Albans City and London St Pancras International
Ticket flexibility:
If your train is cancelled, you will be able to travel on an alternative service operated by any other participating train company, either two hours before or two hours after the original departure time of the cancelled service, in order to reach your destination.
If you decide not to travel or cannot complete your journey due to cancellations, you are entitled to a full refund from your original point of sale.
For further information and guidance please contact your train company or speak to a member of railway staff.
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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