Disruptions & planned work

A failure of the electricity supply in the Preston area means some lines are disrupted. As a result, trains between Preston and Bolton may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 45 minutes. Disruption is expected until the end of the day. Northern customer advice: You should continue your journey using the alternative suggestions below. You can travel on the following alternatives at no extra cost: TransPennine Express services between Preston and Manchester Airport Transport for Greater Manchester Bus Network, bus numbers 28, 50, 51, 610, 611, 35, 608, 609, 8, V1, V2, 607, 26, 27, 615, 575, 576, 534, 524, 471, 601, 602, 640, 641, 635, 632, 480, 132, 516, 507, 525, 527, 533, 537, 541, 521 until end of service Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption – please check your whole journey before travelling. Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends. Replacement transport: Road transport has been confirmed to run as follows: At 23:30 from Bolton to Blackpool North calling at all stations. Operated by S-Line Travel. At 23:45 from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool north calling at all stations. Operated by Bestway. At 23:50 from Blackpool North to Manchester Airport calling at all stations. Operated by Bestway. At 23:55 from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North calling at all stations. Operated by RSZ Travel. At 23:55 from Manchester airport to Blackpool North calling at all stations. Operated by Mayfair Travel. At 23:59 from Preston to Manchester airport calling at all stations. Operated by RSZ Travel. Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport. 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 22:23 · End time not supplied · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 00:26

Operators: Northern, TransPennine Express

A broken down train in Canonbury area is causing disruption to Mildmay line services. Trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or diverted. All services will terminate short at Highbury & Islington and restart towards Clapham Junction and Richmond. This is expected until 02:30. Customer advice: To assist you with your journey, you can use your ticket to travel on London Buses via any reasonable route, at no extra cost. Check before you travel: You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner . 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 23:50 · End time not supplied · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 00:06

Operators: London Overground

Following a late running freight train between Markinch and Glenrothes with Thornton all lines have reopened. As a result, trains between Inverkeithing and Leuchars / Perth may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 00:30. Customer advice: You can use your ticket, at no additional cost, on ScotRail services via any alternative route to your destination. If you have had to drive to another station your ticket will be valid to collect your car on your return journey. Speak to a member of staff to validate your ticket. Check before you travel: You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner . 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 22:58 · End time not supplied · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 00:06

Operators: ScotRail

A number of incidents between Finsbury Park and London is causing disruption to journeys between these stations. As a result, trains may be delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised. This is expected until the 00:30. Customer advice: Lines have now reopened following an earlier broken-down freight train between Finsbury Park and St Pancras International, and some services are now running. Impact is now mainly northbound, as the last services towards Cambridge and Peterborough have been cancelled. If you are travelling from Cambridge or Peterborough towards London, Horsham, or Brighton, please use an alternative route to complete your journey. Your journey will still take longer than normal. If you must travel now, please allow extra time to reach your destination. For the latest information, check station screens and use our online journey planners. Changes to our services: Peterborough to Horsham: Diverted into London King's Cross instead of running through to Horsham, or cancelled Cambridge to Brighton: Diverted into London King's Cross instead of running through to Brighton, or cancelled. Services south of the Thames (between London Blackfriars, Gatwick Airport, Three Bridges, Horsham, and Brighton) will run to an amended timetable or may start/terminate at London Bridge. Ticket Acceptance: Your ticket may be used at no extra cost on the following: Alternative Thameslink services between Cambridge/Bedford and Brighton Alternative Great Northern services between Kings Lynn and London Kings Cross Southern services between London Victoria and Three bridges London Underground on any reasonable route London Buses between London Bridge and Potters Bar Replacement buses are in operation: Rail replacement buses are in operation, so you may be able to use these to get to your destination. These buses will operate on the following routes: Hitchin to St Neots St Neots to Peterborough Where possible, schedules for these buses will be shown on our journey planners, so you can see the next services from your station. If not, they'll be under the control of local station teams. The bus suppliers will be 7 Plus Travel and JJ Coaches. Changes to services: Services that usually run between Peterborough and Horsham have been terminated until further notice Services that usually run between Cambridge and Brighton have been terminated until further notice. Planning your journey: You can see live maps of the network here: - Thameslink live map - Great Northern live map These maps will now show where your journey is likely to be delayed. You can also use the Thameslink or Great Northern apps to get more information about your journey. Can you tell me more about the incident? Earlier this evening, a freight train developed a mechanical fault between Finsbury Park and St Pancras International, blocking the single-track tunnel connection used by Thameslink services to join the central cross-London core. Freight trains are significantly heavier and more complex to move than passenger trains. Specialist freight operating fitters and Network Rail mobile response teams are currently on site working to release the train brakes or arrange an assisting locomotive to tow the defective train clear. Until the freight train is moved clear and the track is confirmed safe, Thameslink services from the Great Northern route cannot enter the core line and are being diverted to platforms at London King's Cross. 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 20:58 · End time not supplied · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 23:56

Operators: Great Northern, Thameslink

An earlier trespass incident between Elephant & Castle and Sutton means all lines are now open. As service recovers, trains running through these stations may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day. Customer advice: All lines have now reopened between Elephant & Castle and Sutton, but services remain subject to delays and cancellations. You can use your normal route, but please allow up to an extra 30 minutes to complete your journey while we work to get trains and crews back to their scheduled timetable. Trains running late may be revised at short notice—meaning they may skip some intermediate stops or terminate short of their booked destination. As a result, you may need to change trains to reach your station. Please check live station departure boards and online journey planners before boarding. 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 . Can you tell me more about the incident? Earlier today, a trespass incident was reported on the railway in the Herne Hill area. Train movements were brought to a stand immediately, as it is unsafe to operate services past anyone on or near the tracks. Emergency services and Network Rail response teams attended the site, located the individual, and safely removed them from the railway. All lines have been declared safe and reopened. Because trains and crews were held during the line closure, residual delays, cancellations, and short-notice revisions will continue while service recovery is underway. Trespassing on the railway is extremely dangerous and illegal. In this area, trains are powered by an electric third rail that carries 750 volts of live current at all times. Track areas also present severe trip hazards and moving points equipment. Network Rail and the British Transport Police work continuously to prevent trespass and protect public safety. Check before you travel: You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner . 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 23:11 · End time not supplied · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 23:31

Operators: Thameslink

Urgent repairs to the railway taking place at Stratford International overnight mean that some very early morning services will be revised or cancelled. These are expected to affect services up until 07:00. The following services have been cancelled: 05:10 Ashford International to London St Pancras International (06:23) 04:57 Faversham to London St Pancras International (06:34) 06:20 London St Pancras International to Faversham (07:27) The following services have been revised: 04:52 Ramsgate to London St Pancras International (06:23) will only run as far as Ashford International 05:25 Faversham to London St Pancras International (06:34) will only run as far as Ebbsfleet International 06:37 London St Pancras International to Margate (08:17) will start at Ashford International 06:51 Maidstone West to London St Pancras International (07:46) will start at Ebbsfleet International If you've been affected by this disruption, you will be entitled to claim Delay Repay compensation. If you decide not to travel, you will be entitled to a refund. Should you wish to travel on a Mainline service, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Underground between London terminals/Stratford International. If you're travelling further afield, you'll be able to use the next available service(s) to complete your journey. Making a time-critical journey and need help or advice? Please contact our team on WhatsApp at 07866 002690 using #JourneySupport and our team will help. Check before you travel: You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner . 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 15:47 · End time not supplied · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 16:29

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place at Limehouse, closing some lines. Limehouse platform 1 will be closed as work is carried out on the platform. As a result, trains towards London will not call at Limehouse. Essex passengers for Limehouse, should travel to London Fenchurch Street and catch the next available service back to Limehouse. Check before you travel: If you are travelling on or before Friday 23 October, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are travelling on or after Saturday 24 October, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

From 17 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Oct 2026, 08:32

Operators: c2c

The prolonged hot weather has dried out the soil between Salisbury and Exeter St Davids, changing the stability of our tracks and requiring trains to run at reduced speeds. From Monday 10 August, train services between London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids will run to a temporary timetable, as follows: Services between London Waterloo and Salisbury will continue to run every 30 minutes, with no changes One train per hour will run between London Waterloo and Yeovil Junction Most journeys from London Waterloo to Yeovil Junction will take 3 minutes longer than usual, with journeys from Yeovil Junction to London Waterloo taking 13 minutes longer than usual One service every two hours will run between Yeovil Junction and Exeter St Davids Most journeys from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids will take 24 minutes longer than usual, with journeys from Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo taking 27 minutes longer than usual We will provide updates as conditions change and will give you advance notice before returning to the normal timetable. More information on this item, and for local changes to the timetable can be found on the South Western Railway website . Check before you travel: If you are travelling on or before Friday 23 October, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 10 Aug 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Oct 2026, 10:49

Operators: South Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place at London Fenchurch Street, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings. After 20:45 each night, no trains will run to / from London Fenchurch Street. Trains which usually run to / from London Fenchurch Street will be amended to run to / from London Liverpool Street via Stratford (London) instead. Shuttle train services will run between Upminster and Grays via Ockenden. Tickets can be used at no extra cost on the London Underground District line between Tower Hill, West Ham and Barking, the London Underground Jubilee line between Stratford (London) and West Ham, and the Docklands Light Railway between Tower Gateway, Limehouse and West Ham / Stratford. London Fenchurch Street is just a short distance away from London Liverpool Street. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Oct 2026, 08:37

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place between Inverkeithing and Kirkcaldy, closing all lines. Background information on the work can be found below. CrossCountry: Saturday and Monday to Friday: 08:20 Aberdeen to Plymouth service will start from Edinburgh 09:27 Plymouth to Aberdeen service will terminate at Edinburgh 21:35 Aberdeen to Edinburgh service will not run Replacement buses will run between Dundee and Edinburgh in the evenings only. Sunday: 09:27 Plymouth to Aberdeen service will terminate at Edinburgh 12:22 Dundee to Plymouth service will start from Edinburgh 21:20 Aberdeen to Edinburgh service will not run Ticket acceptance: You can use your ticket on alternative train / replacement bus services at no extra cost. LNER: Saturday 10 to Monday 19 October: Trains will be diverted to run via Dunfermline City, and will not call at stations between Inverkeithing and Leuchars via Kirkcaldy. Replacement buses will run between Inverkeithing and Kirkcaldy. Tuesday 20 October to Friday 23 October: Trains will be diverted, and will not call at Inverkeithing, Kirkcaldy or Leuchars. Replacement buses will run between Edinburgh and Leuchars only. For Inverkeithing and Kirkcaldy, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on ScotRail replacement buses. ScotRail: Saturday 10 to Monday 19 October: No trains will operate between Inverkeithing and Markinch via Kirkcaldy. Train services will be diverted to run via Dunfermline City. Replacement buses will run between Inverkeithing and Markinch, calling at Dalgety Bay, Aberdour, Burntisland, Kinghorn, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes with Thornton. These buses will run hourly, with additional buses at peak times. Tuesday 20 to Friday 23 October: No trains will operate between Markinch and Perth / Dundee. Trains between Edinburgh and Dundee / Aberdeen will divert via Stirling / Perth (where possible), not calling at stations in the Fife Circle. Trains between Edinburgh and Perth will run between Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy. Trains between Edinburgh and Leven will operate as usual. Rail replacement buses will operate between Kirkcaldy and Perth / Dundee. A map of this work for 10 - 19 October and also for 20 - 23 October can be found by following the links. Background information: Network Rail will be carrying out a major programme of engineering to help prepare the railway for electrification. The work is part of the Scottish Government's £311.5m investment to electrify 118km of the Fife Circle route and introduce new battery-electric trains. Engineers will carry out bridge replacements, track and signalling upgrades, and other improvements in the area. The bridges at Bennochy Road in Kirkcaldy, Muriespot bridge near Coaltown of Balgonie, and Main Street in Thornton will be demolished and rebuilt. Teams will also upgrade the bridge on Cardenden Road in Cardenden, make track changes, install foundations and structures for electrification equipment, and carry out extensive signalling upgrades. More comment on this project is available on the Network Rail website . Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 10 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 13:37

Operators: CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail

Engineering work is taking place between Doncaster and Leeds, closing all lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings. As a result, the following trains will terminate at Doncaster: The 22:40 London Kings Cross to Leeds The 23:33 London Kings Cross to Leeds Rail replacement coaches will run from Doncaster to Leeds, calling at Wakefield Westgate. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 13:37

Operators: LNER

Engineering work is taking place between Sheffield and Doncaster, closing all lines in the early morning. Tuesday to Friday: The 05:36 Doncaster to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Sheffield at 06:09. An earlier rail replacement bus service will run from Doncaster at 05:15 to Sheffield to connect with the 06:09 train. The 05:54 Sheffield to Cleethorpes service will start from Doncaster at 06:36. Passengers should travel, at no extra cost, on the Northern service departing Sheffield earlier at 05:48 to connect at Doncaster. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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 set-down 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.

From 20 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: TransPennine Express

During pre-planned engineering work in Bransty Tunnel, between Corkickle and Whitehaven, inspections revealed unstable ground conditions which require urgent repair. As a result, the line through the tunnel is closed. Customer advice: Service impact Train services are running between Lancaster / Barrow-in-Furness and Corkickle, and also between Whitehaven and Carlisle. Buses will replace trains between Corkickle and Whitehaven. Please speak to station staff, see online journey planners or consult customer information screens for departure times of these buses. Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport. Ticket acceptance If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern or TransPennine Express service within two hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart. This is at no extra cost, and does not require you to amend your ticket. Additional information: At the end of July 2025, Network Rail carried out assessments and surveys inside Bransty Tunnel ahead of planned full track and drainage renewal that was scheduled to take place during August and September . This involved doing surveys to assess any weight limits for the heavy machinery needed for the planned renewals. These surveys uncovered some areas under the railway which need strengthening before any work can progress. After assessing the initial survey data by specialist expert engineers, Network Rail has closed Bransty Tunnel to all trains until further notice. The exact time frame for how long these repairs and subsequent track improvements will take is still being worked on. Check before you travel: You can check your journey using the National Rail 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 set-down 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.

From 9 Dec 2025, 00:00 · Until 15 May 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 10:54

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Paddock Wood and Strood, closing some lines. To allow maintenance and inspection work to take place in daylight, trains between Paddock Wood and Strood will run hourly between 09:00 until approximately 14:00 each day. Half hourly train service will resume in each direction after the following trains: 13:33 Strood to Paddock Wood 14:33 Paddock Wood to Strood Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 7 Oct 2026, 06:14

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Chichester area, closing some lines. The 22:35 London Victoria to Chichester train will terminate at Barnham. A replacement bus will run from Barnham to Chichester. The 23:18 London Bridge to Chichester train will terminate at Littlehampton. A replacement bus will run from Littlehampton to Chichester. At the start of service on Tuesday to Friday mornings, the 04:55 Chichester to Brighton train will start from Barnham. A connecting bus will depart earlier from Chichester to connect with this train. Journey times will be increased when using replacement buses. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 6 Oct 2026, 13:47

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Birmingham New Street area, closing some lines. The 22:30, 23:00 and 23:30 London Euston to Wolverhampton services will be diverted, not calling at Birmingham New Street. These trains are also impacted by overnight engineering work between Milton Keynes Central and Rugby. Some trains will be diverted via Northampton, extending journey times. A replacement bus service will operate between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street / Wolverhampton. Please note, on Thursday the 23:00 London Euston to Wolverhampton service will not run. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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 set-down 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 6 Oct 2026, 12:10

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Transport for Wales network, closing some lines. The following trains will be diverted / amended: Monday to Thursday: The 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will depart from Church Stretton and stations to Newport (South Wales) earlier than normal. The train will arrive at Cardiff Central later than normally advertised The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will not call at Newport (South Wales). Rail replacement buses will run between Newport (South Wales) and Ebbw Vale Town, calling at all stations The 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will depart Cardiff Central and all stations to Hereford earlier than usual . The train will revert to original timings from Hereford onwards to Crewe The 22:22 Chester to Cardiff Central service will arrive later at Cardiff Central Tuesday to Friday: The 00:30 Cardiff Central to Hereford service will depart Pontypool earlier and arrive at Hereford later than normally advertised The 04:33 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will now depart Cardiff Central and Newport (South Wales) earlier than normally advertised The 05:42 Swansea to Cardiff Central service will arrive into Cardiff Central at 06:39 to connect with the service to Manchester Piccadilly departing at 06:46 The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Abergavenny service will arrive at Abergavenny later than normally advertised Thursday and Friday: The 05:37 Cardiff Central to Milford Haven service will depart earlier than normally advertised Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 6 Oct 2026, 10:44

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Hunts Cross and Liverpool Central / Sandhills, closing various lines. Background information on the work can be found below. Sunday 11 and 18 October: All Northern line trains will terminate at Sandhills. No trains will run to Hunts Cross. All Wirral line trains will run only as far as James Street. Buses will run between Hunts Cross and Sandhills. Sunday 25 October: All Northern line trains will terminate at Sandhills. No trains will run to Hunts Cross. North Wirral trains will run only as far as Birkenhead North and South Wirral trains will run only as far as Rock Ferry. Buses will run between Hunts Cross and Sandhills, Birkenhead North and Hamilton Square and between Rock Ferry and Hamilton Square. Sunday 1 November: All Northern line trains will terminate at Sandhills. No trains will run to Hunts Cross. North Wirral trains will run only as far as Birkenhead North and South Wirral trains will run only as far as Rock Ferry. Chester station is blocked until 08:05, the first train will be replaced by a bus to Moorfields. Buses will run between Hunts Cross and Sandhills, Birkenhead North and Hamilton Square and between Rock Ferry and Hamilton Square. Monday to Saturday: Buses will replace trains between Hunts Cross and Moorfields (not calling at Liverpool Central). An amended train timetable will run between Liverpool Central / Sandhills and Southport / Ormskirk / Headbolt Lane. Background information: Network Rail are investing £3.5m to waterproof and strengthen four tunnels which bring Merseyrail Northern line trains into Liverpool city centre from the south. This will improve journey reliability for passengers by preventing water from entering the underground network, which can cause problems with the third rail electricity supply to trains. To make the most of the same railway closure, work will be continuing on the ongoing modernisation of power control systems – to make it quicker and easier to turn on and off the electrified rail in future when scheduled maintenance is needed, or to fix unexpected faults. If you wish to learn more about the details of these works, you can do so at Merseyrail's Northern line tunnel upgrade page and on Network Rail's website page . Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 11 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 30 Sept 2026, 16:13

Operators: Merseyrail

Engineering work is taking place in the Kirkcaldy area, closing all lines. As a result, no Caledonian Sleeper services will call at Kirkcaldy. Trains will be diverted to run via Dunfermline City (not calling). You should use other stations to connect with Caledonian Sleeper services. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Caledonian Sleeper information: Boarding times may vary, but are typically around 30 minutes before departure and most rooms are to be vacated immediately upon arrival. For more information about boarding and vacating times you should contact Caledonian Sleeper . Caledonian Double and Club guests have access to Caledonian Sleeper guest lounges before departure and after arrival. You can find more information on this by visiting Caledonian Sleeper’s dedicated Guest Lounges webpage .

From 11 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 30 Sept 2026, 13:32

Operators: Caledonian Sleeper

The engineering work scheduled to take place between Loughborough and Leicester has been cancelled and trains will now run normally on this route. As a result, the 23:20 Nottingham to Leicester train will now run as planned. Check before you travel: The Journey Planner has been amended to reflect the cancellation of the engineering work. To find options for your journey, please use the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:25

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place at various locations on the East Midlands Railway network, closing some lines early on Monday morning and late on Monday to Thursday evenings. Monday: The 06:51 Norwich to Liverpool Lime Street will run as two separate train services: The 06:51 Norwich to Nottingham service The 09:45 Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street For through travel beyond Nottingham, you will need to change between these two trains. Monday to Thursday: The 21:37 Liverpool Lime Street to Nottingham service will arrive at Nottingham earlier than scheduled at 00:33. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:25

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Nottingham and Newark Castle, closing some lines in the Nottingham area on Monday to Thursday evenings. As a result: The 20:26 Crewe to Lincoln service will depart Nottingham earlier than usual at 22:32, and will run up to 4 minutes earlier than usual to Lincoln The 23:00 Lincoln to Nottingham service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus The 23:20 Matlock to Nottingham service will terminate at Derby. A replacement bus will run from Derby to Nottingham The 23:50 Nottingham to Derby service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:25

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Market Rasen and Cleethorpes, closing all lines late on Monday to Friday evenings. As a result, the 19:41 Matlock to Cleethorpes service will terminate at Market Rasen. A replacement bus will run from Market Rasen to Cleethorpes. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:25

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place at several locations on the East Midlands Railway route to / from London St Pancras International, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Saturday morning. Monday to Thursday: The 21:00 Sheffield to London St Pancras International service will arrive at London St Pancras International earlier than usual at 23:12 The 21:42 Nottingham to London St Pancras International service will depart Luton Airport Parkway earlier than usual at 23:13, and arrive at London St Pancras International earlier than usual at 23:46 The 22:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham service will depart Loughborough later than usual, and run later to Derby where the train will terminate. A replacement bus will run from Derby to Beeston / Nottingham The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby service will depart London St Pancras International later than usual at 23:06, and run up to 4 minutes later to Loughborough. From Loughborough the train will run up to 11 minutes earlier than usual, and will not call at Leicester. For Leicester, you should use alternative train services The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham service will depart London St Pancras International earlier than usual at 23:34, will depart Kettering later than usual at 00:59, and will run up to 13 minutes later than usual to Derby, where the train will terminate. A replacement bus will run from East Midlands Parkway to Nottingham calling at Beeston Monday to Friday: The 22:47 London St Pancras International to Corby service will depart Bedford earlier than usual at 23:41, and will run up to 2 minutes earlier than usual to Corby Tuesday to Friday: The 04:14 Derby to London St Pancras International service will depart Derby later than usual at 04:42, and run up to 33 minutes later than usual throughout The 05:27 London St Pancras International to Sheffield train will depart London St Pancras International earlier than usual at 05:13, and run as normal from Leicester onwards Friday: The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby service will depart Kettering earlier than usual at 00:33, and will run up to 2 minutes earlier than usual throughout The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham service will depart London St Pancras International later than usual at 23:36, and depart Kettering earlier than usual at 00:55, and run up to 3 minutes earlier through to Nottingham Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:25

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage, closing all lines via Welwyn Garden City overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Between 23:59 and 05:10 each night, buses will replace trains between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage via Welwyn Garden City. Trains between London and Cambridge / Peterborough / Kings Lynn will be diverted to run non-stop via Hertford North, with extended journey times. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:24

Operators: Great Northern, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Haywards Heath and Brighton, closing some lines. Until approximately 05:00 on Tuesday to Thursday mornings, buses will replace trains between Three Bridges and Brighton. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 20 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:24

Operators: Southern, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Milton Keynes Central and Rugby, closing 2 out of 4 lines. This engineering means that the following trains will be amended: Monday to Thursday: The 21:04 Crewe to London Euston service will be diverted via Northampton. This will extend the journey time to London Euston. The 22:15 Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston service will be diverted via Northampton. This will extend the journey time to London Euston. Tuesday to Friday: The 05:30 Birmingham New Street to Holyhead service will start from Wolverhampton. Thursday: The 23:00 London Euston to Wolverhampton service will not run. Friday: The 04:57 Wolverhampton to London Euston service will start from Birmingham New Street. The 06:03 Wolverhampton to London Euston service will not run. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 12:43

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place on the footbridge at Tackley, closing platform 2. From Friday 12 June 2026 through until Friday 30 April 2027, trains in the Oxford direction (southbound) will not stop at Tackley station. This is so that a permanent footbridge with lifts can be installed at the station for passengers to cross between the platforms (see background information below). Trains running towards Banbury (northbound) will continue to call at Tackley as normal. If you are travelling from Tackley towards Oxford, your travel options are as follows: Travel from Heyford station instead (3.5 miles away by road) Catch a train northbound and change at Heyford station. You should cross to the opposite platform upon arrival at Heyford station, and catch a southbound train towards Oxford Catch the Stagecoach S4 bus service from Tackley village which stops at Oxford Parkway station for onward train connections before continuing to Oxford city centre If you are travelling to Tackley from the Banbury direction, your travel options are as follows: Travel from Heyford station instead (3.5 miles away by road) Catch the Stagecoach S4 bus service from Banbury bus station (approximately 6 minute distance from Banbury station) to Tackley village Catch a train to Heyford station then travel a short distance to Heyford Bridge bus stop and catch the Stagecoach S4 bus service to Tackley village from there Please note, if you choose to travel using the Stagecoach bus route mentioned above, this will be at your own cost. However, Great Western Railway have implemented a discounted fare at Oxford ticket office. On presentation of a bus ticket from Tackley to Oxford, customers can claim a £3 discount off their next rail journey to / from Tackley. Please note: You will need to claim the discount at the ticket office at Oxford station. If you are a disabled passenger or a passenger with reduced mobility or additional needs and you are wishing to travel to or from Tackley, please call Great Western Railway's passenger assistance team on 0800 197 1329. Background information: Work is underway to build a new footbridge with two lifts at Tackley station. The bridge will be built on the site of the former scaffold bridge which has now been removed. Network Rail aim to open the new bridge in spring 2027, with the lifts to follow later in the year. To allow the new bridge to be built the southbound platform, for trains towards Oxford, will be closed. No trains will call at this platform until the new bridge opens. More information on the work taking place, and how it affects Tackley village, can be found on the Network Rail website. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on buses by using the Traveline website .

From 12 Jun 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Apr 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Sept 2026, 11:27

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Hertford East and Broxbourne, closing all lines. Background information on the work can be found below. All week, buses will replace trains between Hertford East and Broxbourne. Background information: A burst Thames Water sewer pipe flooded the tracks through Rye House station in December 2025, closing the line for nearly a week. Some repairs were made to the railway infrastructure at the time, but extensive work is now needed so the route is fit for the future. This October, railway engineers will be completely replacing 1km of rails, sleepers and ballast (the stones underneath the track). At the same time as the track replacement is taking place, engineers will use the opportunity to finish upgrading platform 1 at St Margarets station. The platform structure will be repaired, followed by full resurfacing. More details and comment on this project is available on the Network Rail website . Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 25 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Sept 2026, 11:09

Operators: Greater Anglia

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations in the Haywards Heath area, closing some lines. On Monday to Wednesday evenings , the 23:25 London Victoria to Brighton train will be diverted after Haywards Heath running via a different route to Brighton, it will not call at Burgess Hill or Hassocks. The train will arrive at Brighton later than usual. A replacement bus will run from Haywards Heath to Brighton calling at Burgess Hill and Hassocks. The 00:02 ( Tuesday to Thursday mornings ) London Victoria to Worthing train will terminate at Three Bridges. A replacement bus will run from Three Bridges to Brighton. Additional trains will run from Brighton to Worthing in place of the train that terminates at Three Bridges. The 01:08 ( Tuesday to Thursday mornings ) Haywards Heath to Eastbourne train will not run. Replacement buses will run from Haywards Heath to Lewes and from Lewes to Eastbourne. From approximately 00:30 until approximately 05:30 on Tuesday to Friday mornings , buses will replace trains between Three Bridges and Brighton. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 10 Sept 2026, 13:36

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Twyford and Reading, closing some lines. As a result, the 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service will terminate at Twyford. You can use alternative Great Western Railway trains between Twyford and Reading at no extra cost. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

From 20 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 10 Sept 2026, 12:30

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Hurst Green area, closing some lines. The following services will be affected: The 22:07 London Bridge to Uckfield train will terminate at Oxted. Replacement buses will run from Oxted to Crowborough / Uckfield The 22:33 Uckfield to London Bridge train will start from Oxted. Replacement buses will run from Uckfield to Crowborough and from Crowborough to East Croydon The 22:50 London Victoria to East Grinstead train will terminate at Oxted. Replacement buses will run from Oxted to East Grinstead The 23:06 East Grinstead to London Victoria train will not run. A replacement bus will run from East Grinstead to East Croydon The 23:07 London Bridge to Uckfield train will terminate at Oxted. Replacement buses will run from Oxted to Crowborough / Uckfield The 23:20 London Victoria to East Grinstead train will terminate at Oxted. Replacement buses will run from Oxted to East Grinstead Journey times will be increased when using replacement buses. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 10 Sept 2026, 12:24

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Exeter St Davids and Exmouth, closing all lines overnight. As a result, the following trains will not run, and will be replaced by buses: Monday to Wednesday: The 23:40 Exeter St Davids to Exmouth service Tuesday to Thursday: The 00:19 Exmouth to Exeter St Davids service* *If you are using this train to connect with the "Night Riviera" Sleeper service at Exeter St Davids, you should travel by earlier train services. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 10 Sept 2026, 12:17

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Birmingham New Street and Coventry, closing various lines very early on Tuesday to Thursday mornings. As a result, the 00:41 Birmingham New Street to Coventry service will be retimed to depart from Birmingham New Street at 00:27 and will run 14 minutes earlier between Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International - departing from Lea Hall at 00:34, Marston Green at 00:37, Birmingham International at 00:41, Hampton-in-Arden at 00:44, Berkswell at 00:49, Tile Hill at 00:52, and Canley at 00:56, arriving at Coventry at 00:58. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

From 20 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Sept 2026, 15:26

Operators: West Midlands Railway

Engineering work scheduled to take place in the Birmingham New Street area has been cancelled, and will not take place. As a result, the following trains will run as normal: The 05:00 Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central service The 05:36 Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central service Check before you travel: The Journey Planner has been amended to reflect the cancellation of the engineering work. To find options for your journey, please use the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Sept 2026, 13:58

Operators: CrossCountry

Engineering work is taking place between Derby and Nottingham, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. The 23:09 Birmingham New Street to Nottingham service will terminate at Derby. Rail replacement road transport will run from Derby to Nottingham. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Sept 2026, 11:06

Operators: CrossCountry

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Manchester Piccadilly area, closing some lines. Due to the above works the following trains will be amended: The 23:16 Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield train service will not run. The 21:55 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will be extended to Macclesfield in its place The 23:18 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly train will not run and will be replaced by a bus The 23:25 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central train will not run and will be replaced by a bus The 23:29 Manchester Piccadilly to Glossop train service will not run. A bus will be provided between Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield, calling at Ashburys, Gorton, Guide Bridge, Flowery Field, Newton for Hyde, Godley, Glossop and Dinting. A minibus will be provided between Godley and Hadfield, calling at Hattersley, Broadbottom, Glossop and Dinting The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport train service will not run. The 22:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service (departs Manchester Piccadilly at 23:47) will call additionally at Mauldeth Road, Burnage, East Didsbury, Gatley and Heald Green Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Sept 2026, 11:05

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Tilehurst and Didcot Parkway, closing some lines on Monday to Friday evenings. As a result, the following trains will not call at Pangbourne: Monday to Thursday: 23:26 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington 22:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway Monday to Friday: 23:37 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway For the above trains, replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne, connecting with the trains. Additionally: Tuesday to Friday: The 03:55 Oxford to Reading service will be retimed to start at 03:46, and will not call at Pangbourne. No replacement buses will run , and you should instead travel by later train services. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Sept 2026, 10:49

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Smethwick Rolfe Street and Penkridge and between Penkridge and Stafford, closing some lines. The 23:22 Birmingham New Street to Rugeley Trent Valley service will terminate at Walsall. A rail replacement bus service will run from Walsall to Rugeley Trent Valley. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner Replacement bus travel advice: 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 set-down 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Sept 2026, 10:45

Operators: West Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: The 23:20 and 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham services will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham (Kent) and Faversham calling at all stations except Higham, Newington and Teynham. From 23:50 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Sittingbourne and Faversham, Herne Bay, Ramsgate and Dover Priory. The accessible replacement buses will not serve Teynham or Selling, a minibus will run between Sittingbourne and Faversham via Teynham*, and between Faversham and Selling* *If you are travelling to or from Teynham or Selling and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team , send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so Southeastern can ensure appropriate transport is available for you. Monday to Thursday: From 23:10 until the end of service, trains between London Victoria and Orpington via Beckenham Junction will be diverted between London Victoria and Shortlands and will stop additionally at Denmark Hill. Accessible replacement buses will run between Denmark Hill and Orpington via Beckenham Junction calling at all stations except Brixton. Trains towards London Victoria will run non-stop between Shortlands and London Victoria, change at Bromley South for an accessible bus to London Victoria calling at all stations via Beckenham Junction except Brixton. If you are travelling to or from Brixton you can use London Underground between Victoria and Brixton at no extra cost. From 23:45 until the end of service, services between Grove Park and Bromley North will not run. You will be able to use London Bus routes 126 and 261 at no extra cost between Grove Park and Bromley North. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: From 01:15 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Slade Green and Gravesend. The 00:30 London Cannon Street (Wednesday) / 00:25 London Charing Cross (Thursday and Friday) to Dartford via Bexleyheath trains will be diverted after Barnehurst to Slade Green. An accessible bus will run between Slade Green and Gravesend. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses / London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Sept 2026, 10:31

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Lewes and Seaford, closing all lines. After 23:00, buses will replace trains between Lewes and Seaford. Journey times will be increased when using replacement buses. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 3 Aug 2026, 12:10

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Ely and Kings Lynn, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. After 21:45 each night, buses will replace trains between Ely and Kings Lynn. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 30 Jul 2026, 09:34

Operators: Great Northern

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Blackburn and Hellifield, closing some lines. The 21:52 Rochdale to Clitheroe service will terminate at Blackburn. A bus will be provided from Blackburn to Clitheroe. The 23:42 Clitheroe to Blackburn train service will be replaced by a bus . Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner Replacement bus travel advice: 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 set-down 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 27 Jul 2026, 12:20

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Slough and Reading, closing some lines very early on Tuesday to Friday mornings. As a result, the following trains will not call at Burnham or Taplow: The 00:01 London Paddington to Reading service The 00:19 Reading to London Paddington service The 00:48 London Paddington to Reading service Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow, connecting with the trains. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 20 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 27 Jul 2026, 11:35

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Monday to Thursday: The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted to run via Ninian Park, and will call at Bridgend and beyond a few minutes later than usual. The 21:48 and 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea services will be diverted to run via Barry, and will call at Bridgend and beyond up to 25 minutes later than usual. Tuesday to Friday: The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will start earlier than usual at 03:38, and will call at Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend slightly earlier than usual. It will then divert between Bridgend and Cardiff Central to run via Barry, before departing Cardiff Central and beyond at the normal times. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 27 Jul 2026, 11:27

Operators: Great Western Railway