Reduced service between Bedford and Three Bridges expected until 05:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Bedford and Three Bridges / Brighton

Description

A shortage of train crew between Bedford and Three Bridges means that fewer services are able to run between these stations. As a result, some services will be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until 05:00.

Customer advice:

Train crew availability means that fewer trains than normal will run between Bedford and Three Bridges overnight.

The cancelled overnight trains are:

• 22:54 from Luton to Sutton

• 01:40 from Three Bridges to Bedford

• 02:14 from Bedford to Three Bridges

• 02:39 from Three Bridges to Bedford

Rail replacement buses have been sourced to cover these journeys. These will be visible on journey planners and station information screens. The buses we have confirmed are:

• 22:53 from Luton to London Blackfriars (operated by Britannia Coaches)

• 01:40 from Three Bridges to London Bridge (operated by Ramel Hamilton and Bus Hire Group)

• 02:15 from Bedford to London Blackfriars (operated by Britannia Coaches)

• 02:40 from Luton to London Blackfriars (operated by Central Connect)

• 02:40 Three Bridges to East Croydon (operated by Gatwick Hoppa)

• 03:40 from London St Pancras to Three Bridges (operated by Ramel Hamilton)

If you need to use a replacement bus during your journey, you should leave additional time to complete your journey.

Planning your journey:

For help planning your journey, check live departure boards, view a live network map or see alternative route guides.

If you’re travelling within London, you can use the TfL Journey Planner.

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Can you tell me more?

We know these cancellations and service changes are inconvenient, and everything is being is done to run as many trains as possible. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of train drivers tonight, and this means some trains will be cancelled, so we're letting you know as soon as possible and putting alternative arrangements in place, wherever possible.

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.