August Bank Holiday Summary

    Welcome to the National Rail Enquiries travel advice summary for the August Bank Holiday weekend, from Saturday 28 to Monday 30 August.

    Travel with confidence - rail companies are working closely with the Government to keep vital services moving and making sure you can travel safely. Please follow the latest travel advice.​​​​​​​

    Major engineering work will be taking place during the holiday period, affecting certain routes. Network Rail carry out essential improvement and engineering work across the rail network during this time as far fewer people usually travel by train.

    Some train companies will also be making changes to their timetable, and to some train times, to match services to the number of customers travelling.

    ​​​​​​​Major improvement work on your railway

    Here are summaries of the major engineering work projects taking place during the August bank holiday weekend:

    London St Pancras International - Mill Hill Broadway: The lines will be closed all weekend to allow for construction work on the new station at Brent Cross, and the renewal of switches and crossings (moveable sections of track that guide trains from one track to another). East Midlands Railway services will not run between Luton and London St Pancras International, Thameslink services will not run between Mill Hill Broadway and London St Pancras International.

    London Euston: £17 million of planned railway upgrades will take place between London, the West Midlands and North West England. An amended timetable will be in place to and from London Euston all weekend, with platforms 12 - 16 out of use. HS2 preparatory work will be carried out, to help deliver the enhanced high-speed railway.

    Moorgate - Finsbury Park: The line will be closed all weekend for maintenance work to take place, to improve passenger safety. Trains will be diverted to and from London Kings Cross.

    In addition, the Summer engineering project to replace a major junction on the approach to Bristol Temple Meads station continues through the bank holiday weekend.

    You can find details of all the engineering work that is taking place here.

    Engineering work and timetables

    Normally, the timetable for any particular day is confirmed 12 weeks in advance. For a temporary period Network Rail isn’t able to do this, instead confirming engineering work and timetables much closer to the date of travel. This means that for some routes online journey planners, including National Rail Enquiries, may not be completely accurate until a few days before you travel.

    Where we are aware that the timetable is not yet correct, the National Rail Enquiries journey planner will show a yellow warning triangle against the trains concerned - please check back nearer to your travel date.

    For details of engineering works, and their possible impact on your journey, please continue to check here.

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    Please select your train operating company from the list below:

    Avanti West Coast

     

    Saturday 28 August

    Engineering work is taking place in the London Euston area. Trains will run to an amended timetable all weekend with some trains running earlier or later than usual. Trains running between North Wales and London Euston will be amended to run between North Wales and Crewe only.

    Sunday 29 August

    Engineering work is taking place in the London Euston area. Trains will run to an amended timetable with some trains running earlier or later than usual. Trains running between North Wales and London Euston will be amended to run between North Wales and Crewe only.

    Engineering work is taking place between Stoke-on-Trent and Macclesfield. As a result, services that usually run via Macclesfield will be diverted to run on an alternative route between Stoke-on-Trent and Stockport. Rail replacement buses will run to / from Macclesfield, 

    Monday 30 August

    Engineering work is taking place in the London Euston area. Trains will run to an amended timetable with some trains running earlier or later than usual. Trains running between North Wales and London Euston will be amended to run between North Wales and Crewe only.

    Late night engineering work is taking place in the Northampton area. As a result, the 18:52 Edinburgh to London Euston service will be diverted, and will not call at Northampton. A replacement bus will run from Rugby to Long Buckby and Northampton.

    Late night engineering work is taking place between Rugeley Trent Valley and Stoke-on-Trent. As a result, the 22:00 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly service will be diverted via Stafford, and will not call at Stoke-on-Trent. If you are travelling to Stoke-on-Trent, you should change at Stafford for a replacement bus to Stoke-on-Trent.

    c2c

     

    Saturday 28 August

    Due to early morning engineering work, no trains will run until 07:45. Buses will replace trains between:

    • Upminster and Shoeburyness via Laindon
    • Upminster and Pitsea via Ockendon
    • Upminster and Grays via Rainham.

            

    You can use the London Underground District Line between Upminster and Tower Hill.

    If you are travelling to / from Dagenham Dock, you can use London bus routes EL2 or 287.

    Sunday 29 August

    Basildon Line

    Trains will be diverted to start from, and terminate at London Fenchurch Street, calling at West Ham and Limehouse. This due to engineering work. You can travel to and from Stratford using the London Underground Jubilee Line between West Ham and Stratford.

    Ockendon Line

    Buses will replace trains between Grays and Pitsea via Tilbury. This is due to overhead line maintenance.

    Rainham Line

    Buses will replace trains between Upminster and Grays via Rainham. This is due to Barking Riverside Project engineering work.

    Monday 30 August

    Basildon Line

    Reduced bank holiday service.

    Ockendon Line

    Buses will replace trains between Grays and Pitsea via Tilbury. This is due to overhead line maintenance.

    Rainham Line

    Buses will replace trains between Upminster and Grays via Rainham. This is due to Barking Riverside Project engineering work.

    Caledonian Sleeper

     

    Temporary timetable changes may affect your Caledonian Sleeper journey during the bank holiday weekend. More details can be found here.

    Saturday 28 August

    There is no sleeper service on Saturday nights.

    Sunday 29 August

    No engineering work has been announced.

    Monday 30 August

    No engineering work has been announced.

    Chiltern Railways

     

    Saturday 28 August

    Engineering work is taking place between Haddenham & Thame Parkway and Oxford. As a result of this the following alterations will apply:

    Between 08:00 and 22:00

    An amended train service will run between Oxford Parkway and Bicester Village. Rail replacement buses will run between Bicester Village and Bicester North. You can change at Bicester North for connections towards London / Birmingham.

    Before 08:00 and after 22:00

    Buses will replace trains between Oxford and Bicester Village / Bicester North.

    Sunday 29 August

    Engineering work is taking place between Haddenham & Thame Parkway and Oxford. As a result of this the following alterations will apply:

    Between 08:00 and 22:00

    An amended train service will run between Oxford Parkway and Bicester Village. Rail replacement buses will run between Bicester Village and Bicester North. You can change at Bicester North for connections towards London / Birmingham.

    Before 08:00 and after 22:00

    Buses will replace trains between Oxford and Bicester Village / Bicester North.

    Monday 30 August

    Engineering work is taking place between Haddenham & Thame Parkway and Oxford. As a result of this the following alterations will apply:

    Between 08:00 and 22:00

    An amended train service will run between Oxford Parkway and Bicester Village. Rail replacement buses will run between Bicester Village and Bicester North. You can change at Bicester North for connections towards London / Birmingham.

    Before 08:00 and after 22:00

    Buses will replace trains between Oxford and Bicester Village / Bicester North.

    CrossCountry

     

    Saturday 28 August

    Due to engineering work between Birmingham New Street and Water Orton, the following changes will apply:

    Birmingham New Street - North East England / Scotland:

    Trains will be diverted and will not call at Tamworth. Your journey time may be extended by up to 30 minutes.

    Cardiff Central - Birmingham New Street - Nottingham:

    Trains will run between Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street, and between Coleshill Parkway and Nottingham. Buses will replace trains between Birmingham New Street and Coleshill Parkway.

    Birmingham New Street - Leicester / Stansted Airport:

    Trains will run between Coleshill Parkway and Leicester / Stansted Airport. Buses will replace trains between Birmingham New Street and Coleshill Parkway.

    Sunday 29 August

    Due to engineering work between Birmingham New Street and Water Orton, the following changes will apply:

    Birmingham New Street - North East England / Scotland:

    Trains will be diverted and will not call at Tamworth. Buses will run between Tamworth and Burton-on-Trent to connect with the diverted trains. Your journey time may be extended by up to 30 minutes.

    Cardiff Central - Birmingham New Street - Nottingham:

    Trains will run between Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street, and between Derby and Nottingham only.

    Birmingham New Street - Leicester / Stansted Airport:

    Trains will run between Nuneaton and Leicester / Stansted Airport. Buses will replace trains between Birmingham New Street and Nuneaton.

    Due to engineering work between Stoke-on-Trent and Macclesfield, the following changes will apply:

    Bournemouth / Reading - Manchester Piccadilly:

    Trains will be diverted, and will not call at Stoke-on-Trent or Macclesfield. Buses will run between Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent and Macclesfield to connect with the diverted trains at Stafford.

    Monday 30 August

    Due to engineering work between Birmingham New Street and Water Orton, the following changes will apply:

    Birmingham New Street - North East England / Scotland:

    Trains will be diverted and will not call at Tamworth. Your journey time may be extended by up to 30 minutes.

    Cardiff Central - Birmingham New Street - Nottingham:

    Trains will run between Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street, and between Coleshill Parkway and Nottingham. Buses will replace trains between Birmingham New Street and Coleshill Parkway.

    Birmingham New Street - Leicester / Stansted Airport:

    Trains will run between Coleshill Parkway and Leicester / Stansted Airport. Buses will replace trains between Birmingham New Street and Coleshill Parkway.

    East Midlands Railway

     

    Saturday 28 August

    Due to major engineering work between Luton and London St Pancras International, there will be no East Midlands Railway service between Luton and London St Pancras International in both directions. There will be one train per hour between Corby / Nottingham / Sheffield and Luton.

    Rail replacement will be provided between Luton and Hitchin, You can then use Great Northern and Thameslink services for travel between Hitchin and London Kings Cross (which is a very short walk to/from London St Pancras International).

    Engineering work is taking place between Trafford Park (Manchester) and Birchwood / Hunts Cross closing all lines. As a result of this, trains running to / from Liverpool Lime Street will be diverted to run via Newton-le-Willows instead of via Warrington Central. Buses will provide connections between Newton-le-Willows and Warrington Central / Widnes.

    Sunday 29 August

    Due to industrial action by the RMT Union, there may be changes to East Midlands Railway services on Sunday 29 August. Please check your journey before you travel.

    Due to major engineering work between Luton and London St Pancras International, there will be no East Midlands Railway service between Luton and London St Pancras International in both directions. There will be one train per hour between Corby / Nottingham / Sheffield and Luton.

    Rail replacement will be provided between Luton and Hitchin, You can then use Great Northern and Thameslink services for travel between Hitchin and London Kings Cross (which is a very short walk to/from London St Pancras International).

    Engineering work is taking place between Trafford Park (Manchester) and Birchwood / Hunts Cross closing all lines. As a result of this, trains running to / from Liverpool Lime Street will be diverted to run via Newton-le-Willows instead of via Warrington Central. Buses will provide connections between Newton-le-Willows and Warrington Central / Widnes.

    Monday 30 August

    Due to major engineering work between Luton and London St Pancras International, there will be no East Midlands Railway service between Luton and London St Pancras International in both directions. There will be one train per hour between Corby / Nottingham / Sheffield and Luton.

    Rail replacement will be provided between Luton and Hitchin, You can then use Great Northern and Thameslink services for travel between Hitchin and London Kings Cross (which is a very short walk to/from London St Pancras International).

    Engineering work is taking place between Trafford Park (Manchester) and Birchwood / Hunts Cross closing all lines. As a result of this, trains running to / from Liverpool Lime Street will be diverted to run via Newton-le-Willows instead of via Warrington Central. Buses will provide connections between Newton-le-Willows and Warrington Central / Widnes.

    Gatwick Express

     

    Gatwick Express services are suspended due to Coronavirus. ​​​​​​​

    Grand Central

     

    Saturday 28 August

    No engineering work has been announced.

    Sunday 29 August

    No engineering work has been announced.

    Monday 30 August

    Due to engineering work between Doncaster and Bradford Interchange, no trains will call at Pontefract Monkhill.

    Great Northern

     

    Saturday 28 August

    Due to engineering work between Finsbury Park and Moorgate, trains which usually run to / from Moorgate will be diverted to / from London Kings Cross.

    For stations between Finsbury Park and Moorgate, tickets will be accepted on London Buses and London Underground services between Finsbury Park / Moorgate / London Kings Cross.

    Sunday 29 August

    Due to engineering work between Finsbury Park and Moorgate, trains which usually run to / from Moorgate will be diverted to / from London Kings Cross.

    For stations between Finsbury Park and Moorgate, tickets will be accepted on London Buses and London Underground services between Finsbury Park / Moorgate / London Kings Cross.

    Due to early morning engineering work until 07:20 between Harringay and Hornsey, trains towards London will not call at Harringay or Hornsey. You should travel via Alexandra Palace or Finsbury Park to complete your journey.

    Monday 30 August

    Due to engineering work between Finsbury Park and Moorgate, trains which usually run to / from Moorgate will be diverted to / from London Kings Cross.

    For stations between Finsbury Park and Moorgate, tickets will be accepted on London Buses and London Underground services between Finsbury Park / Moorgate / London Kings Cross.

    Due to early morning engineering work until 05:15 between Harringay and Hornsey, trains towards London will not call at Harringay or Hornsey. You should travel via Alexandra Palace or Finsbury Park to complete your journey.

    Due to late night engineering work between Ely and Kings Lynn, buses will replace trains between Ely and Kings Lynn after 23:05.

    Great Western Railway

     

    Train services at Bristol Temple Meads, and in the Bristol area, are subject to changes this summer as Network Rail replace a major junction. Details of changes to Great Western Railway services from 10 July to 3 September 2021 (which includes the bank holiday weekend) can be found on their website here.

    Saturday 28 August

    Due to major engineering work in the Bristol Temple Meads area, the following changes apply:

    • London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads: trains will either be replaced by buses between Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads, or will be diverted after Swindon via Bristol Parkway.
    • Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour: trains may depart earlier from Cardiff Central and Newport, and will call at Bristol Parkway instead of Bristol Temple Meads
    • Gloucester - Weymouth: trains are not calling at Bristol Temple Meads
    • Buses will run between Bristol Temple Meads and Bath Spa (direct), and between Bristol Temple Meads, Keynsham, Oldfield Park and Bath Spa.

    Due to late night engineering work between Hayes & Harlington and Maidenhead:

    • 23:28 London Paddington to Reading service will not call at Burnham or Taplow.
    • 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service will terminate at Slough, and will not call at Burnham or Taplow.
    • Burnham and Taplow customers can travel via Slough using connecting buses. 

    Sunday 29 August

    Due to major engineering work in the Bristol Temple Meads area, the following changes apply:

    • London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads: trains will either be replaced by buses between Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads, or will be diverted after Swindon via Bristol Parkway.
    • Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour: trains may depart earlier from Cardiff Central and Newport, and will call at Bristol Parkway instead of Bristol Temple Meads
    • Bristol Temple Meads - Weymouth: most trains will run between Westbury and Weymouth only.
    • Buses will run between Bristol Temple Meads and Bath Spa (direct), and between Bristol Temple Meads, Keynsham, Oldfield Park and Bath Spa.

    Due to very early morning engineering work between Maidenhead and Bourne End:

    00:12 (Sunday) Marlow to Maidenhead service will terminate at Bourne End. A replacement bus will run from Bourne End to Maidenhead, calling at all stations.

    Due to early morning engineering work between Reading and Newbury:

    • 08:10 Reading to Newbury will not run. An earlier replacement bus will run from Reading at 07:40 to Newbury (calling at all stations except Newbury Racecourse)
    • 08:34 Reading to Bedwyn service will be amended to start at 08:50, and will terminate at Newbury. A replacement bus will run from Newbury to Bedwyn
    • 09:27 Bedwyn to Reading service will start from Newbury. An earlier replacement bus will run from Bedwyn at 08:41 to Hungerford, Kintbury and Newbury, connecting with the train.

    Due to early morning engineering work between Reading and Reading West:

    • 07:38 and 08:38 Reading to Basingstoke services will be cancelled. A replacement bus will depart Reading at 07:38.
    • 08:07 and 09:07 Basingstoke to Reading services will be cancelled. A replacement bus will depart Basingstoke at 08:07.

    Due to late night engineering work between Hayes & Harlington and Maidenhead:

    • 23:27 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service will not call at Burnham.
    • 23:53 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service will not call at Burnham.
    • 23:54 London Paddington to Reading service will not call at Burnham.
    • Burnham customers can travel via Slough using connecting buses. 

    Due to late night engineering work between Reading and Didcot Parkway:

    • 22:24 and 23:27 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway services will not call at Pangbourne
    • 22:45 and 23:53 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington services will not call at Pangbourne
    • Buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne to provide connections.

    Monday 30 August

    Due to major engineering work in the Bristol Temple Meads area, the following changes apply:

    • London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads: trains will either be replaced by buses between Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads, or will be diverted after Swindon via Bristol Parkway.
    • Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour: trains may depart earlier from Cardiff Central and Newport, and will call at Bristol Parkway instead of Bristol Temple Meads
    • Gloucester - Weymouth: trains are not calling at Bristol Temple Meads
    • Buses will run between Bristol Temple Meads and Bath Spa (direct), between Bristol Temple Meads, Keynsham, Oldfield Park and Bath Spa, and between Bristol Parkway and Bristol Temple Meads.

    Due to late night engineering work between Neath and Swansea, the 21:48 and 22:48 London Paddington to Swansea services will be replaced by buses between Neath and Swansea.

    Due to late night engineering work between Reading and Maidenhead:

    • 23:50 London Paddington to Reading service will not call at Burnham or Taplow.
    • 22:52 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service will not call at Burnham or Taplow.
    • Burnham and Taplow customers can travel via Slough using connecting buses. 

    Greater Anglia

     

    Saturday 28 August

    No engineering work has yet been announced.

    Sunday 29 August

    Buses will replace trains between Ely and Bury St Edmunds. This is due to work taking place at Soham where a new station is being constructed.

    Due to engineering work between London Liverpool Street and Shenfield, trains using these lines will depart London Liverpool Street up to 10 minutes earlier than usual.

    Monday 30 August

    A Saturday-style service will operate on all routes to and from London Liverpool Street.

    Buses will replace trains between Ely and Bury St Edmunds. This is due to work taking place at Soham where a new station is being constructed.

    Heathrow Express

     

    Saturday 28 August

    No engineering work has been announced.

    Sunday 29 August

    Early morning engineering work is taking place between Southall and Heathrow Airport.

    Trains towards London Paddington will start at 05:27. After this, trains will run normally.

    Trains towards Heathrow Airport will run normally throughout.

    Monday 30 August

    No engineering work has been announced.

    Hull Trains

     

    Saturday 28 August

    No engineering work has been announced.

    Sunday 29 August

    The industrial action, originally proposed to affect Hull Trains services on Sunday 29 August, has been suspended. 

    No engineering work has been announced.

    Monday 30 August

    No engineering work has been announced.

    Island Line

     

    Buses are currently replacing trains on the Island Line.

    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)

     

    LNER train services are expected to be very busy over the August bank Holiday weekend. Seat reservations are strongly recommended.

    Saturday 28 August

    Due to late night engineering work between Grantham and Newark North Gate, the following changes apply:

    • 19:45 Leeds to London Kings Cross is cancelled
    • 20:30 London Kings Cross to Leeds is cancelled
    • 21:00 London Kings Cross to Newcastle service will be retimed to depart London Kings Cross earlier than usual, and will be diverted between Grantham and Newark extending journey times
    • 22:00 London Kings Cross to Leeds service will be retimed to depart London Kings Cross earlier than usual, and will be diverted between Grantham and Newark extending journey times.

     

    Sunday 29 August

    No engineering work has been announced.

    Monday 30 August

    Due to late night engineering work between Doncaster and Leeds. the 23:33 London Kings Cross to Leeds service will be diverted, and will arrive at Leeds around 25 minutes earlier than usual.

    London Northwestern Railway

     

    Saturday 28 August

    Engineering work is taking place in the London Euston area. The following changes will be made:

    • Most train services between London Euston and Birmingham New Street will operate between Northampton and Birmingham New Street only.
    • Train services between London Euston and Crewe, will arrive and depart at slightly different times than normal at London Euston.
    • Some services from Northampton to Birmingham New Street will run up to 5 minutes earlier between Northampton and Rugby.
    • Until 20:00 trains between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central / Northampton will operate at a reduced level of frequency.

     

    ​​​​​​​Sunday 29 August

    Engineering work is taking place in the London Euston area, and between Rugby and Northampton. The following changes will be made:

    • Some trains from London Euston to Northampton will depart slightly earlier than normal.
    • Between 12:00 and 21:00 train services between London Euston and Crewe, will arrive and depart at slightly different times than normal at London Euston.
    • Until 21:00 buses will replace trains between Northampton and Rugby.
    • The 08:15 Northampton to London Euston, and 09:55 London Euston to Northampton services will not run.

    Monday 30 August

    Engineering work is taking place in the London Euston area. The following changes will be made:

    • Train services between London Euston and Watford Junction / Tring / Bletchley / Milton Keynes Central / Northampton will operate to a reduced timetable.
    • Some trains between London Euston and Birmingham New Street / Crewe will be retimed to arrive earlier and depart later from London Euston.

    London Overground

     

    Saturday 28 August

    Early morning engineering work is taking place between South Tottenham and Barking. Until 07:45:

    • Gospel Oak - Barking services will run as shuttle services between Gospel Oak and South Tottenham only.
    • Customers should use London Buses between South Tottenham and Walthamstow Queen's Road.
    • Rail replacement buses will run between Walthamstow Central and Barking. 

     

    Sunday 29 August

    Until 11:00, engineering work will take place between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction. No trains will run between these stations until after 11:00, you can use London Buses.

    Monday 30 August

    A Saturday level of service will operate on all routes, subject to engineering work changes:

    Gospel Oak - Barking: 05:39 and 05:54 Barking to Gospel Oak services will be cancelled.

    Stratford - Willesden Junction: 23:59 and 00:14 (Tue) Stratford to Willesden Junction services will terminate at Camden Road. Customers may use London Buses between Camden Road and Willesden Junction.

    London Euston - Watford Junction: 23:45 London Euston to Watford Junction service will be cancelled.

    Merseyrail

     

    Saturday 28 August

    No engineering work has been announced.

    Sunday 29 August

    No engineering work has been announced.

    Monday 30 August

    No engineering work has been announced.

    Northern

     

    Northern say their trains are expected to be very busy between Friday 27 and Monday 30 August due to several high-profile events, sporting fixtures and ongoing issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

    Manchester Pride, Creamfields, Leeds Festival, cricket at Headingley, racing at Cartmel, a full football programme and late summer sunshine are expected to bring an increased footfall to train services across the region.

    Saturday 28 August

    Engineering work is taking place between Trafford Park (Manchester) and Hunts Cross (Liverpool). As a result, trains between Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street via Warrington Central will not run.

    Buses will run between Manchester Oxford Road and Warrington Central, and between Warrington Central and Liverpool Lime Street in both directions.  Additional buses will run between Warrington Central and Newton-le-Willows, connecting with the train service between Manchester and Liverpool Lime Street via Earlestown.

    Engineering work is taking place between Knottingley and Snaith. As a result, buses will replace trains between Goole and Knottingley. Buses from Goole to Knottingley will depart earlier than the trains they replace, in order to connect with the train at Knottingley. 

    Late night engineering work is taking place between Congleton and Cheadle Hulme. As a result, the 23:14 Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield service will terminate at Stockport. A replacement bus will run from Stockport to Macclesfield.

    Sunday 29 August

    Buses will be replacing trains between Sheffield and Lincoln due to a shortage of train crew.

    Engineering work is taking place between Trafford Park (Manchester) and Hunts Cross (Liverpool). As a result, trains between Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street via Warrington Central will not run.

    Buses will run between Manchester Oxford Road and Warrington Central, and between Warrington Central and Liverpool Lime Street in both directions.

    Engineering work is taking place between Stoke-on-Trent and Macclesfield. Buses will replace trains between Stoke-on-Trent and Stockport.

    Monday 30 August

    Engineering work is taking place between Trafford Park (Manchester) and Hunts Cross (Liverpool). As a result, trains between Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street via Warrington Central will not run.

    Buses will run between Manchester Oxford Road and Warrington Central, and between Warrington Central and Liverpool Lime Street in both directions.  Additional buses will run between Warrington Central and Newton-le-Willows, connecting with the train service between Manchester and Liverpool Lime Street via Earlestown.

    Engineering work is taking place between Knottingley and Snaith. As a result, Buses will replace trains between Goole and Knottingley. Buses from Goole to Knottingley will depart earlier than the trains they replace, in order to connect with the train at Knottingley. 

    Late night engineering work in various parts of the Northern network will affect Monday night trains. Please check before you travel.

    ScotRail

     

    Saturday 28 August

    Due to engineering work between Huntly and Inverurie, buses will replace trains between these stations.

    Sunday 29 August

    Industrial action is affecting ScotRail services on Sundays. Please check before you travel as a significantly reduced service may operate.

    Due to engineering work between Huntly and Inverurie, buses will replace trains between these stations.

    Monday 30 August

    This is not a Bank Holiday in Scotland. No engineering work has been announced.

    South Western Railway

     

    Saturday 28 August

    Due to engineering work between Richmond and Feltham, the following changes apply:

    • London Waterloo - Reading services will be diverted via, and will call additionally at, Hounslow.
    • London Waterloo - Windsor & Eton Riverside services will be diverted via, and will call additionally at, Hounslow.
    • Additional trains will run between London Waterloo and Richmond.
    • Buses will run between Richmond and Hounslow via Twickenham.
    • London Waterloo to London Waterloo circulars via Wimbledon and Kingston will be diverted after Teddington to terminate at, and start back from Shepperton.
    • Buses will run between Teddington and Richmond.

     

    Due to engineering work in the Bristol area, buses will replace trains between Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads.  

    Sunday 29 August

    Due to engineering work between Richmond and Feltham, the following changes apply:

    • London Waterloo - Reading services will be diverted via, and will call additionally at, Hounslow.
    • London Waterloo - Windsor & Eton Riverside services will be diverted between Barnes and Feltham, and will call additionally at Hounslow.
    • Additional trains will run between London Waterloo and Richmond.
    • Buses will run between Richmond and Hounslow via Twickenham.
    • The afternoon and evening London Waterloo - Kingston via Hounslow services will NOT run.
    • London Waterloo to London Waterloo circulars via Wimbledon and Kingston will be diverted after Teddington to terminate at, and start back from Shepperton.
    • Buses will run between Teddington and Richmond.

     

    Due to engineering work in the Bristol area, buses will replace trains between Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads.         

    Due to engineering work in the Effingham Junction area the following changes apply:

    • London Waterloo to Guildford via Epsom services will be diverted after Leatherhead and will terminate at Dorking.
    • Buses will run between Leatherhead and Guildford via Effingham Junction.
    • London Waterloo / Wimbledon to Guildford via Cobham services will not run. Passengers should travel on alternative services to Surbiton.​​​​​​​
    • Buses will run between Surbiton and Guildford via Effingham Junction.

          

    Monday 30 August

    Due to engineering work between Richmond and Feltham, the following changes apply:

    • London Waterloo - Reading services will be diverted via, and will call additionally at, Hounslow.
    • London Waterloo - Windsor & Eton Riverside services will be diverted via, and will call additionally at, Hounslow.
    • Additional trains will run between London Waterloo and Richmond.
    • Buses will run between Richmond and Hounslow via Twickenham.
    • London Waterloo to London Waterloo circulars via Wimbledon and Kingston will be diverted after Teddington to terminate at, and start back from Shepperton.
    • Buses will run between Teddington and Richmond.

       

    Due to engineering work in the Bristol area, buses will replace trains between Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads.      

    Southeastern

     

    Saturday 28 August

    Due to engineering work in the Lewisham area, the following changes will apply:

    • Woolwich Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Woolwich will run from London Cannon Street instead, and will be diverted to run via Greenwich instead of Lewisham.
    • Bexleyheath Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Bexleyheath will be diverted to run via Sidcup instead.  Trains between London Victoria and Dartford will not run.
    • Sidcup Line:  Services between Slade Green and London Cannon Street via Sidcup will not stop at Lewisham.
    • Grove Park Line: Trains between London Cannon Street and Orpington will not stop at Lewisham.
    • Hayes Line:  Services between London Cannon Street and Hayes will not run, and you will need to use trains between London Charing Cross and Hayes instead.

       

    Due to engineering work between Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, the following changes will apply:

    • Hastings Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings will be diverted between London Bridge and Tonbridge to run via East Croydon.
    • Paddock Wood Line:  Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate via Dover will be diverted between London Bridge and Ashford to run via Maidstone East calling additionally at Otford (for services to and from Sevenoaks) and Maidstone East.
    • Additional services will run between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks, and between Tonbridge and Ashford. Buses will run between Sevenoaks and Tonbridge. 

                 

    Sunday 29 August

    Due to engineering work in the Lewisham area, the following changes will apply:

    • Woolwich Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Woolwich will run from London Cannon Street instead, and will be diverted to run via Greenwich instead of Lewisham.
    • Bexleyheath Line: Trains between London Victoria and Dartford will not run.
    • Sidcup Line:  Services between Slade Green and London Cannon Street via Sidcup will not stop at Lewisham.
    • Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will not stop at Lewisham, and will only run between London Charing Cross and Orpington because of further engineering work.
    • Hayes Line:  Trains will run between London Charing Cross and Hayes instead of to/from London Cannon Street. These services will run non stop between London Bridge and Ladywell.

             

    Due to engineering work between Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, the following changes will apply:

    • Hastings Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings will be diverted between London Bridge and Tonbridge to run via East Croydon.
    • Paddock Wood Line:  Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate via Dover will be diverted between London Bridge and Ashford to run via Maidstone East calling additionally at Otford (for services to and from Sevenoaks) and Maidstone East.
    • Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will only run between London Charing Cross and Orpington. Buses will run between Orpington and Sevenoaks.
    • Additional services will run between London Charing Cross and Orpington, and between Tonbridge and Ashford. Buses will run between Orpington and Tonbridge. 

       

    ​​​​​​​Monday 30 August

    Due to engineering work in the Lewisham area, the following changes will apply:

    • Woolwich Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Woolwich will run from London Cannon Street instead, and will be diverted to run via Greenwich instead of Lewisham.
    • Bexleyheath Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Bexleyheath will be diverted to run via Sidcup instead.  Trains between London Victoria and Dartford will not run.
    • Sidcup Line:  Services between Slade Green and London Cannon Street via Sidcup will not stop at Lewisham.
    • Grove Park Line: Trains between London Cannon Street and Orpington will not stop at Lewisham.
    • Hayes Line:  Services between London Cannon Street and Hayes will not run, and you will need to use trains between London Charing Cross and Hayes instead.

             

    Southern

     

    Saturday 28 August

    Due to late night engineering work between Polegate and Eastbourne, buses will replace late night services between Polegate / Eastbourne and Hastings / Ore.

    Due to late night engineering work between Angmering and Chichester, and between Chichester and Bognor Regis, buses will replace late night trains between Littlehampton and Bognor Regis / Chichester, also between West Worthing and Chichester.

    Sunday 29 August

    Due to engineering work between Balham and East Croydon, the following changes will be made:

    • Before 06:35 trains which usually run to / from London Victoria will be diverted to London Bridge. Replacement buses will run to provide connections.
    • From 06:35 onwards trains will run to / from London Victoria with an amended service on some routes.

     

    Due to engineering work all day between Clapham Junction and Shepherds Bush, Southern services between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction will not run. You can use Southern services between Clapham Junction and London Victoria, London Underground services between London Victoria and London Euston and London Northwestern Railway between London Euston and Watford Junction. In both directions of course.

    Due to early morning and late night engineering work between Polegate and Eastbourne, buses will replace early morning and late night services between Polegate / Eastbourne and Hastings / Ore.

    Due to early morning engineering work between Angmering and Chichester, and between Chichester and Bognor Regis, buses will replace trains until 09:30 between Littlehampton and Bognor Regis / Chichester, also between West Worthing and Chichester.

    Monday 30 August

    Due to late night engineering work between East Croydon and Oxted, buses will replace late night trains between East Croydon and Oxted.

    Due to late night engineering work between Ford and Chichester, the 23:15 London Victoria to Chichester service will terminate at Littlehampton. A rail replacement bus will run between Littlehampton and Chichester.

    Stansted Express

     

    Saturday 28 August

    No engineering work has been announced.

    Sunday 29 August

    No engineering work has been announced.

    Monday 30 August

    No engineering work has been announced.

    TfL Rail

     

    Saturday 28 August

    No engineering work is planned.

    Sunday 29 August

    No engineering work is planned.

    Monday 30 August

    Saturday level of service will operate.

    After 20:00, a reduced service will operate between Reading and Burnham. 

    Thameslink

     

    Saturday 28 August

    Due to major engineering work between Luton and London St Pancras International, the following changes will apply:

    • An amended and reduced train service will run between Bedford and Mill Hill Broadway all weekend.
    • Buses will replace trains between Mill Hill Broadway and London St Pancras International.
    • Buses will also run between Harpenden and Potters Bar and between Luton Airport Parkway and Hitchin, connecting with alternative services to / from London.
    • Trains to / from Sutton via Mitcham Junction / Wimbledon will not run.
    • Trains to / from Rainham will run between Dartford and Rainham only. Your ticket will be accepted on Southeastern services between London Bridge and Dartford.
    • A reduced service will run between London St Pancras International and London Bridge (four trains per hour).
    • Services to / from Brighton and Horsham will continue to run from London Bridge.

     

    Sunday 29 August

    Due to major engineering work between Luton and London St Pancras International, the following changes will apply:

    • An amended and reduced train service will run between Bedford and Mill Hill Broadway all weekend.
    • Buses will replace trains between Mill Hill Broadway and London St Pancras International.
    • Buses will also run between Harpenden and Potters Bar and between Luton Airport Parkway and Hitchin, connecting with alternative services to / from London.
    • Trains to / from Sutton via Mitcham Junction / Wimbledon will not run.
    • Trains to / from Rainham will run between Dartford and Rainham only. Your ticket will be accepted on Southeastern services between London Bridge and Dartford.
    • A heavily reduced service will run between London St Pancras International and London Bridge (one train per hour).
    • Services to / from Brighton and Horsham will continue to run from London Bridge.

     

    Due to engineering work between Orpington / Otford and Sevenoaks, the following changes will apply:

    • Sevenoaks services will be diverted and will start / terminate at Orpington, stopping additionally at Petts Wood but not stopping at stations via Swanley.
    • A rail replacement bus service will run between Otford and Sevenoaks
    • Tickets will be accepted on Southeastern services via Swanley.

     

    Monday 30 August

    Due to major engineering work between Luton and London St Pancras International, the following changes will apply:

    • An amended and reduced train service will run between Bedford and Mill Hill Broadway all weekend.
    • Buses will replace trains between Mill Hill Broadway and London St Pancras International.
    • Buses will also run between Harpenden and Potters Bar and between Luton Airport Parkway and Hitchin, connecting with alternative services to / from London.
    • Trains to / from Sutton via Mitcham Junction / Wimbledon will not run.
    • Trains to / from Rainham will run between Dartford and Rainham only. Your ticket will be accepted on Southeastern services between London Bridge and Dartford.
    • A reduced service will run between London St Pancras International and London Bridge (four trains per hour).
    • Services to / from Brighton and Horsham will continue to run from London Bridge.

    TransPennine Express

     

    Saturday 28 August

    No engineering work has been announced.

    Sunday 29 August

    No engineering work has been announced.

    Monday 30 August

    Due to overnight engineering work between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge, the following changes will be made:

    • 06:15 Manchester Victoria to Redcar Central service will start from Manchester Piccadilly
    • 21:34 Scarborough to Manchester Airport service will not call at Manchester Oxford Road or Manchester Victoria
    • 22:39 Manchester Airport to York service will not call at Manchester Oxford Road or Manchester Victoria.

    Transport for Wales

     

    Saturday 28 August

    Due to engineering work between Pontypridd and Aberdare, buses will replace trains between these stations.

    Sunday 29 August

    Due to engineering work between Pontypridd and Aberdare, buses will replace trains between these stations.

    Due to late night engineering work in the Radyr area, from approximately 20:00, buses will replace trains between Radyr and Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil / Treherbert.

    Until 13:35, engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town. Buses replace trains between these stations.

    Monday 30 August

    Due to late night engineering work in the Swansea area, the 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted between Port Talbot Parkway and Llanelli, and will not call at Swansea. Replacement buses will run between Port Talbot Parkway and Swansea, and between Swansea and Llanelli.

    After 21:30, late evening engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town. Buses replace trains between these stations.

    Due to late night engineering work in the Radyr area, from approximately 20:00, buses will replace trains between Radyr and Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil / Treherbert.

    West Midlands Railway

     

    Saturday 28 August

    Due to engineering work near Birmingham New Street, trains from Lichfield Trent Valley to Bromsgrove via Birmingham New Street which usually depart at 49 or 50 minutes past the hour will be retimed to depart at 45 minutes past the hour.

    Sunday 29 August

    No engineering work has been announced.

    Monday 30 August

    Due to engineering work near Birmingham New Street, trains from Lichfield Trent Valley to Bromsgrove via Birmingham New Street which usually depart at 49 or 50 minutes past the hour will be retimed to depart at 45 minutes past the hour.

    Late night engineering work will be taking place between Rugby and Northampton. The 21:57 Rugeley Trent Valley to Northampton service will now terminate at Coventry. You can travel on the Avanti West Coast 23:31 Coventry to London Euston service to get to Rugby. A rail replacement bus will then be in operation between Rugby and Northampton.

    Last updated:   26 August 2021

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