Buses replace trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey for the remainder of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 17 October 2026 at 20:01
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Last updated
Saturday 17 October 2026 at 20:07
Train operators affected
- London Northwestern Railway
Route(s) affected
Between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey
Description
Trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey have been cancelled due to a power cut in the area. Rail replacement buses will be running until the end of the day.
Customer advice:
Trains have been cancelled due to visibility and safety reasons. Rail replacement buses will be operated by KTL coaches.
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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