Disruptions & planned work

A broken down train between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage via Hertford North means that some lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 19:00. Customer advice: A train has developed a fault in the Gordon Hill area. As a result, some trains cannot run through this section and journeys are likely to take longer than normal. You should allow at least 60 minutes extra to reach your destination. For the latest information, check station screens and use online journey planners. Changes for services: Peak services that run between Moorgate and Hertford North / Gordon Hill have been suspended. Services that normally run between Moorgate and Stevenage via Hertford North will now run fast to Stevenage. For stations between Bowes Park and Watton-at-Stone, please stay on the train from Stevenage as this will call all stops along the Hertford Loop on it's return journey to Moorgate. This may increase your journey time by up to 60 minutes. Ticket Acceptance: Your ticket may be used at no extra cost on the following: Alternative Great Northern and Thameslink services between Moorgate, London Kings Cross and Stevenage Alternative Thameslink services between London Kings Cross and Stevenage Greater Anglia services between London Liverpool Street and Hertford East. This will be a bus between Broxbourne and Hertford East. Then from London Liverpool Street to Broxbourne this will be a train London Overground between Liverpool Street and Enfield Town London Underground between Moorgate, King's Cross & St Pancras International and Cockfosters If you are travelling from Hertford North towards London: If you are travelling from Hertford North and travelling into London, you may travel from Hertford East. You can see the route . From there, travel on a Greater Anglia service to London Liverpool Street. You can alternatively travel on Great Northern service via the Hertford Loop to reach your destination. Replacement buses are en route: Some replacement buses have been resourced, so you may be able to use these to get to your destination. These buses are expected to arrive at 17:30 They are then due to operate on the following routes: 2 at Gordon Hill to run all stops to Stevenage - These have been covered by Grange Travel 2 at Stevenage to run all stops to Gordon Hill - These have been covered by Plus and Richard Taylor Bus suppliers will be Grange Travel, Plus and Richard Taylor. 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 . Stay up to date on the move with Great Northern's WhatsApp channel . Live updates are available Monday to Friday, 07:00–21:00. Can you tell me more about the incident? Unfortunately, a train in the Gordon Hill area has developed a fault. The nature of the issue means it can't move, so it's blocking the line through the Hertford Loop in both directions. It's likely that in this case, we'll need to send our specialist engineers to site, known as "fitters". Fitters are based in key locations around the network, 24 hours a day, and they are able to attend anywhere on routes. Once they are on site, progress updates will be monitored to ensure that the railway can be reopened as promptly as possible. Another train may also need to be sent to tow the defective one away. This procedure, known as arranging a rescue train, will be done as quickly as possible, usually by sending a similar type of train to attach. The combined train will be taken out of use and sent to a depot. Until the defective train can be moved, an alternative way to get other trains around the issue will be explored. This depends how many lines are available, and whether the signalling equipment is set up to allow trains to be routed around the problem. This is more often the case on major routes, but not always. Work will be undertaken with Network Rail's controllers to decide how many more trains can be sent through the area, and if this isn't possible, alternative solutions will be explored to help you continue your journey. 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 21 Oct 2026, 15:22 · End time not supplied · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 17:05

Operators: Great Northern

All lines have now reopened following an earlier tree on the railway between Hastings and Tonbridge. Trains running between these stations may continue to be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 19:00. What's happened? A train had struck a tree in the Battle area, causing considerable damage to the train and blocking the line towards Tonbridge, this train has now cleared and the line re opened. The first train from Hastings towards London has already departed. How does this affect my journey? Services to / from Hastings may be delayed, altered or cancelled while we work to return to on-time running. What should I do? We would currently suggest passengers who want stations between Tonbridge and Hastings, currently either in London or between London and Tonbridge catch any service to Tonbridge where more options are available. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on: Highspeed services between Ashford International and London St Pancras International Southern services via Hastings Arriva Buses routes 7, 281 and 402, and Stagecoach Buses route 1066 London Underground services between our London Terminals We are attempting to arrange a replacement bus service to run from Battle to Tonbridge. Alternative routes: For details of alternative routes that may be available to complete your journey, please refer to our Alternative routes during disruption maps . How can I stay up to date? You can follow Southeastern on Twitter (X) @SE_Railway or follow the Southeastern WhatsApp channel . 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 21 Oct 2026, 11:13 · End time not supplied · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 16:51

Operators: Southeastern

A speed restriction remains in place on the line between Oxted and Uckfield. As a result, between Monday and Saturday a small number of services which normally run between between London Bridge and Uckfield will be revised to run between London Bridge and Crowborough only, with a replacement bus running between Crowborough and Uckfield. The usual timetable will operate on Sunday, with no planned changes to services. This is expected until at least Monday 2 November. Customer advice: Southern are sorry that some customers travelling on the Uckfield line will continue to experience disruption. The record-breaking hot weather this summer and sustained low rainfall has affected track conditions in some areas, meaning temporary speed restrictions need to remain in place. Safety is and will always remain the highest priority. Because trains need longer to complete their journeys, running the normal timetable could lead to delays building up throughout the day and increase the risk of short-notice cancellations. To provide customers with greater certainty and help keep services running as reliably as possible, we've temporarily revised the timetable and will operate replacement buses between Crowborough and Uckfield at certain times of the day. Southern know many customers rely on these services every day for work, education, appointments and important time with family and friends, and are very sorry for the disruption these changes may cause. The revised timetable has been designed to minimise the impact on customers wherever possible, including protecting key services used by children travelling to and from school. T ravel advice: Some journeys will take longer than usual and a small number of services between Crowborough and Uckfield will be replaced by rail replacement buses. Please check before you travel for the latest journey information, including train times, replacement bus services and alternative travel options. You should also allow a little extra time for your journey where needed. Journey planners online are up to date for future travel information. Staff will also be on-site to assist you with any additional further queries you may have for your onward travel. Car park season ticket holders at Uckfield and Buxted are also eligible to park at Crowborough and Eridge with no additional cost. You can also use your ticket at no additional cost on the following services: Southeastern services between Tunbridge Wells and London Alternative Southern and Thameslink services between Haywards Heath / Three Bridges and London Monday - Friday service changes: The following services will terminate at Crowborough: 10:07 London Bridge to Uckfield 13:07 London Bridge to Uckfield 19:07 London Bridge to Uckfield 22:07 London Bridge to Uckfield The following services will start from Crowborough: 11:33 Uckfield to London Bridge 14:33 Uckfield to London Bridge 20:33 Uckfield to London Bridge Rail replacement buses will run between Crowborough and Uckfield. Check journey planners for bus timings. Saturday services changes: The following services will terminate at Crowborough: 10:07 London Bridge to Uckfield 13:07 London Bridge to Uckfield 19:07 London Bridge to Uckfield 22:07 London Bridge to Uckfield The following services will start from Crowborough: 11:33 Uckfield to London Bridge 14:33 Uckfield to London Bridge 20:33 Uckfield to London Bridge Rail replacement buses will run between Crowborough and Uckfield. Check journey planners for bus timings. No changes to Sunday: The usual timetable will operate on Sunday, with no planned changes to services. 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 . Stay up to date on the move with Southern’s WhatsApp channel . Live updates are available Monday to Friday, 07:00–21:00. Why are temporary timetable changes needed? These targeted changes are needed because temporary speed restrictions have been introduced by Network Rail on sections of the railway following a period of prolonged hot and dry weather, which has affected track conditions in some areas. Network Rail has a programme under way to protect the railway from extreme weather and climate change, supported by a £2.6 billion investment in track maintenance and renewals. Investment includes drainage, earthworks, track and overhead power improvements, as well as monitoring and predictive technologies to identify risks earlier and enable proactive intervention. The speed restrictions being introduced will ensure trains can continue operating reliably while work is carried out to address track conditions that have been affected by the recent weather. Check before you travel: You can check your journey up to and including Friday 23 October using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner . For travel on Saturday 24 October and beyond, please check back closer to the time of travel as the Journey Planner has not yet been updated to reflect the amended timetable. 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 16 Sept 2026, 12:11 · End time not supplied · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 08:22

Operators: National Rail

Engineering work is taking place between Redhill and Tonbridge, closing all lines. Buses will replace trains between Redhill and Tonbridge for the duration. The buses will run hourly, with some additional buses in place during morning and evening peak times and will call at all stations. The buses will call additionally at Edenbridge Town to connect to / from Uckfield services. Check before you travel: These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. 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 28 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 16:17

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Hurst Green area, closing some lines. The following services will be affected: The 21:07 London Bridge to Uckfield train will terminate at Oxted. Replacement buses will run from Oxted to Crowborough / Uckfield 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 21 Oct 2026, 14:30

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Swansea and Carmarthen, closing all lines. Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen. Check before you travel: These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. 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 8 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 14:25

Operators: Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Worcester Foregate Street and Hereford, closing all lines. No trains will run between Worcester Foregate Street and Great Malvern / Hereford all week. Buses will replace trains between Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern and Hereford. Great Western Railway: Trains between London Paddington and Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford via Oxford will run between London Paddington and Worcester Shrub Hill only. Some trains between London Paddington and Great Malvern will run between London Paddington and Worcester Foregate Street only. Rail replacement buses will run between Worcester Shrub Hill, Worcester Foregate Street, Malvern Link, Great Malvern, Colwall, Ledbury and Hereford. You can also use your tickets on rail replacement buses provided by West Midlands Railway at no extra cost. West Midlands Railway: Monday only: Train services between Stratford-upon-Avon / Leamington Spa / Dorridge / Birmingham New Street and Worcester Foregate Street will be diverted to run to / from Worcester Shrub Hill instead of Worcester Foregate Street. Monday to Friday: Train services between Birmingham New Street and Great Malvern / Hereford will run between Birmingham New Street and Worcester Shrub Hill only. An amended and limited service will run between Birmingham Snow Hill and Worcester Foregate Street. Trains between Hereford and Worcester Shrub Hill will not run. Rail replacement buses will operate between Worcester Shrub Hill and Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford. 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 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 14:14

Operators: Great Western Railway, West Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Exeter St Davids area, closing some lines. As a result: The 20:55 Exmouth to Barnstaple will terminate at Crediton: A replacement bus will depart at 21:50 from Crediton to Copplestone, Morchard Road, Lapford, Eggesford, Kings Nympton, Umberleigh and Barnstaple arriving at 23:03 Also a taxi will depart at 21:48 from Crediton to Yeoford, arriving at 22:02 The 22:41 Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids will not run: A replacement bus will depart at 23:05 from Barnstaple to Umberleigh, Eggesford, Morchard Road, Copplestone, Crediton, Newton St Cyres and Exeter St Davids arriving at 00:43 (Tuesday - Thursday) Also taxis will depart at: 23:59 from Yeoford to Crediton 00:23 (Tuesday - Thursday) from Crediton to Yeoford The 22:43 Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads service will be amended to start at 22:47, and will run a few minutes later than usual as far as Weston-super-Mare 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 29 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 14:05

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place early morning between Watford Junction and Wolverton, closing some lines. The 06:39 and 07:10 Milton Keynes Central to London Euston services will not run, with rail replacement buses operating between Northampton / Milton Keynes Central and Watford Junction. Passengers are advised to travel on London Overground services between Watford Junction and London Euston at no extra cost. The 06:55 London Euston to Northampton service will not run and rail replacement buses will operate. 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 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 12:47

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Brighton and Lewes, closing all lines. Buses will replace trains between Brighton and Lewes. A mixture of direct buses and buses calling at all stations will run. Trains that run between London Victoria and Brighton will be diverted to run via Hove, running to a slightly amended timetable with extended journey times. These trains will also call additionally at Wivelsfield, Preston Park and Hove. A reduced number of trains will run between Brighton and Hove. 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 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 12:46

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place in the Crewe area, closing some lines. Avanti West Coast: On Sunday, no trains will run between London Euston and Holyhead, you should travel on alternative Avanti West Coast trains between London Euston and Crewe. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Transport for Wales services between Crewe and Holyhead. Northern: Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Greenbank only. Replacement buses will run between Greenbank and Chester. Transport for Wales: Trains between Liverpool Lime Street and Chester are cancelled and will be replaced by buses, these buses will run between Liverpool South Parkway and Chester. Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester services are replaced by buses. Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Llandudno Junction / Holyhead will run between Chester and Llandudno Junction / Holyhead. A replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester. Crewe to Chester shuttle trains will not run and will be replaced by buses. 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 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 12:42

Operators: Avanti West Coast, Northern, Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place in the Holyhead area, closing all lines. Avanti West Coast: Trains will run between London Euston and Chester only. A replacement bus service will run between Chester and Holyhead. Transport for Wales: Transport for Wales have not yet confirmed how they are affected by these works. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast on or before the 22 January, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are travelling with Transport for Wales, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. 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 9 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 29 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 12:33

Operators: Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Marsden and Mirfield, closing all lines. No trains will run between Stalybridge and Huddersfield / Brighouse / Wakefield Kirkgate all week. Northern: Sheffield - Huddersfield via Lockwood: Buses will replace trains between Lockwood and Huddersfield. Saturday, Monday to Friday: Trains between Leeds and Manchester Victoria via Dewsbury will run between Leeds and Halifax via Dewsbury and between Todmorden and Manchester Victoria. Sunday: Trains between Leeds and Manchester Victoria via Bradford Interchange will run to an amended timetable. TransPennine Express: No trains will call at Huddersfield, but will call additionally at Brighouse. Trains between Manchester Victoria and Redcar Central will call additionally at Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd and Sowerby Bridge. Trains between Manchester Victoria and Scarborough will not call at Castleford. Rail replacement buses will run between Stalybridge, Brighouse, Huddersfield and Wakefield Kirkgate. From Monday to Friday, buses will also run between Manchester Airport and Huddersfield, and between Marsden and Brighouse. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Northern on or before Friday 15 January and with TransPennine Express on or before Friday January 8, 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 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 12:32

Operators: Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Reigate and Redhill, closing all lines. Great Western Railway: Sunday 20 to Thursday 24 December: Buses will replace trains between Reigate and Redhill (provided by Great Western Railways and Southern), and between Reigate and Gatwick Airport (provided by Great Western Railway). After 21:30 on Thursday 24 December, no services will run. Friday 25 and Saturday 26 December: No trains (or replacement buses) will run. Sunday 27 December to Sunday 3 January: Buses will replace trains between Reigate and Redhill (provided by Great Western Railways and Southern), and between Reigate and Gatwick Airport (provided by Great Western Railway). After approximately 21:30 on Thursday 31 December, no services will run. On Friday 1 January, services will start slightly later than usual. Southern: Sunday 20 December to Sunday 3 January: Trains between London Victoria and Reigate will not run. Trains between Redhill and Tonbridge will be amended to run between Edenbridge and Tonbridge only. Rail replacement buses will run between Reigate and Redhill / Edenbridge, between Purley and Redhill / Reigate / Horley, and between Redhill and Edenbridge, calling additionally at Edenbridge Town. Southern trains between London Victoria and Brighton will call additionally at Purley and Horley. Thameslink: Sunday 20 December to Sunday 3 January: No trains will run between Purley and Horley via Redhill. On all days except Friday 25 and Saturday 26 December , (Southern) rail replacement buses will run between Purley and Horley, calling at Purley, Coulsdon South, Merstham, Redhill, Earlswood, Salfords and Horley. Ticket acceptance: Your tickets will also be accepted at no extra cost on Metrobus routes 100 / 400 between Redhill and Three Bridges. 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 . 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 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 12:26

Operators: Great Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place at various locations across the Avanti West Coast network, closing some lines. The following services are affected: The 18:52 Edinburgh to London Euston service will be diverted between Rugby and Milton Keynes Central, not calling at Northampton The 22:03 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly service will be diverted after Stoke-on-Trent to run via Alsager to Crewe, and will not call at Macclesfield or Stockport The 22:00 London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street service will run between London Euston and Crewe only Rail replacement buses will run between Nottingham and Rugby, between Crewe and Stoke-on-Trent and Stockport, and between Liverpool Lime Street. 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 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 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 5 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 12:08

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Manchester Piccadilly area, closing some lines. The 22:23 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will call additionally at Heald Green. The 22:46 Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 22:52 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 22:57 Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Heaton Chapel and Levenshulme. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Manchester Piccadilly. The 23:11 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at stations between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Manchester Piccadilly. The 23:13 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:16 Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:23 Manchester Piccadilly to Hazel Grove service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will be diverted via Romiley and will not call at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Romiley to Stockport. The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run. The 23:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will depart at 23:37, will be diverted to run via Heald Green and will not call at stations between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow to serve these stations. 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 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 5 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 11:54

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Salford Crescent and Ince, closing some lines. The 22:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate service will run between Blackburn and Manchester Victoria. A bus will be provided from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate. The 22:49 Wigan Wallgate to Rochdale service will run between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale. A bus will be provided from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria to connect with train. The 23:20 Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate service will start at 23:03 and will run non-stop to Wigan Wallgate. A bus will be provided from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate, departing at 23:20 and calling at intermediate stations normally served by the train. 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 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 5 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 11:45

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Blackburn and Colne, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 22:51 Preston to Colne service will run between Preston and Blackburn. A bus will be provided from Blackburn to Colne. The 23:42 Clitheroe to Blackburn service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. Tuesday to Friday: The 05:49 Colne to Preston service will run from Burnley Central to Preston. A bus will be provided from Colne to Burnley Central, departing Colne at 05:30 to connect with the train at Burnley Central. 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 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 11:37

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: The 00:10 and 00:40 London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent) servicesw will be departing London Victoria at 00:12 and 00:42, and will be diverted and run non stop between London Victoria and Rochester. For stations between Bromley South and Meopham / Sole Street, use the 00:10 and 00:40 London Victoria to Swanley services to connect with accessible replacement buses from Swanley to Gillingham (Kent), calling at all stations except Sole Street. A connecting bus will run between Meopham and Sole Street. Tuesday to Friday: The 00:20 London Cannon Street to Tunbridge Wells ( Tuesday and Wednesday ) / 00:15 London Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wells ( Thursday and Friday ) services will be replaced by an accessible bus between Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells, calling at all stations. From 00:15 until the end of service, accessible buses will replace trains between Lewisham and Gravesend via Sidcup. Trains will be diverted via alternative routes via Bexleyheath / Woolwich Arsenal. 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 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 11:33

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Herford and Newport (South Wales), closing some lines. The 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Hereford. A replacement bus will run between Hereford and Cardiff Central. The 21:15 Carmarthen to Hereford service will run between Carmarthen and Newport. A replacement bus will run between Newport and Hereford. 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 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 11:13

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place in the Alexandra Palace area until 09:40, closing some lines. From the start of Sunday service until approximately 09:40, buses replace trains between Finsbury Park and Stevenage via Hertford North. Additionally, until approximately 08:30, no southbound trains can call at Alexandra Palace, Hornsey or Harringay. If you are travelling to or from Alexandra Palace, please use Finsbury Park or New Southgate services. For Harringay and Hornsey, paper rail tickets will be accepted on London Buses at no extra cost. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses 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 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 11:07

Operators: Great Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Milton Keynes Central and Rugby, closing some lines. Avanti West Coast: Trains will be diverted and will not run via Northampton. London Northwestern Railway: Trains between London Euston and Northampton will run between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central only. Trains between Northampton and Birmingham New Street will run between Rugby and Birmingham New Street only. Train services between London Euston and Birmingham New Street will run to a slightly amended timetable and will not call at Northampton and Long Buckby, or will run between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central, and between Rugby and Birmingham New Street only. Trains between London Euston and Crewe (via Northampton) will be diverted and will not call at Northampton and Long Buckby. Rail replacement buses will operate between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton, and between Northampton and Rugby. 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 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 10:58

Operators: Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Preston and Rose Grove, closing all lines. Routes between: Blackpool North and Leeds / York: Trains will run between Burnley Manchester Road and Leeds only, you should travel on alternative Northern services between Blackpool North and Preston, and replacement buses between Preston and Burnley Manchester Road for onward travel towards Leeds. Please note these trains are further affected by engineering works in the Church Fenton area. Manchester Victoria and Blackburn via Todmorden: Trains will not run on this route, you should travel via Hebden Bridge. Manchester Victoria and Blackburn via Darwen: Trains will run between Manchester Victoria and Bolton only. Buses will replace trains between Bolton and Blackburn. Preston to Colne: Buses will replace trains between Preston and Colne. 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 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 10:40

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Swindon, closing all lines. As a result, the 23:33 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads will be diverted between Reading and Bath Spa (via Newbury – not calling). It will not call at Didcot Parkway, Swindon or Chippenham. Road transport will run from Reading to drop off only at Swindon and Chippenham. For Didcot Parkway, you should travel by this train and change at Reading for alternative train services between Reading and Didcot Parkway. 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 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 10:37

Operators: Great Western Railway

Major engineering work is taking place between Slough and London Paddington, closing all lines over the Christmas and New Year period. Elizabeth line: Saturday 26 December: As part of the closure of the railway on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, no trains will run. Sunday 27 December to Wednesday 30 December: Trains will not run between Reading and London Paddington. Trains will be amended to run between London Paddington and Stratford (London) / Abbey Wood only. Rail replacement buses will run between Slough and Ealing Broadway / Hillingdon to help you complete your journey. (Hillingdon and Ealing Broadway both have connections to / from central London via the underground). If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following operators’ services: London Underground Piccadilly line services on any reasonable route to / from Heathrow Airport Great Western Railway services between Reading and Slough Thursday 31 December and Friday 1 January Trains will not run between Reading and Slough. Trains will be amended to run between Heathrow Airport and London Paddington / Stratford (London) / Abbey Wood only. Rail replacement buses will run between Slough and Hayes & Harlington to help you complete your journey. If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the Great Western Railway services between Reading and Slough. Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 January Trains will not run between Reading and West Drayton. A full train service will operate between Heathrow Airport and London Paddington / Abbey Wood. No trains will call at Hanwell, West Ealing and Acton Main Line. Rail replacement buses will run between Maidenhead and Slough to help you complete your journey. If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the Great Western Railway services between Reading and Maidenhead. Additional information: Across this period, Elizabeth line are affected on other parts of their network. You can find more information on the service changes between London Liverpool Street and Shenfield . Great Western Railway: Saturday 26 December: As part of the closure of the railway on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, no trains will run. Sunday 27 December to Sunday 3 January: Long distance trains: No long distance trains will run between Reading and London Paddington. Trains that usually run between Carmarthen / Swansea / Bristol Temple Meads and London Paddington will divert to run via Oxford / Milton Keynes Central (not calling at either) and run to / from London Euston instead of to / from London Paddington. Trains that usually run between Penzance / Plymouth / Hereford / Great Malvern / Worcester / Swindon and London Paddington will be amended to start / terminate at Reading instead of starting / terminating at London Paddington. Local trains: No Great Western Railway trains will run between Slough and London Paddington. An amended train service will run between Reading and Slough. Trains between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central / Maidenhead / Marlow, and also between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames will operate normally. Greenford - West Ealing: From Monday 28 December to Sunday 3 January , trains will not run between these stations. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Buses and London Underground services. Great Western Railway ticket acceptance: Chiltern Railways between Oxford and London Marylebone South Western Railway between Reading and London Waterloo South Western Railway between Windsor & Eton Riverside (a short distance from Windsor & Eton Central) and London Waterloo Heathrow Express: Saturday 26 December to Wednesday 30 December: No train services will run. Thursday 31 December to Sunday 3 January: A normal train service will run. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are using contactless payment / Oyster card, you can also use the above alternative travel options but you will be required to pay the normal tap in / tap out fares for your journey. You can plan your journey on London Underground / London Buses 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 26 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 10:31

Operators: Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express

Engineering work is taking place between Dartford and Maidstone West / Gillingham (Kent), closing lines. Southeastern: Highspeed via Gravesend: Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Faversham will only run between London St Pancras International and Ebbsfleet International. Sidcup line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Gravesend will not run. Services which usually run between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Sidcup will run normally, so trains on the Sidcup line will run every 30 minutes. Medway Valley line: Trains between Paddock Wood and Strood will only run between Paddock Wood and Maidstone West. Accessible replacement buses will run between: Ebbsfleet International and Strood, calling at Gravesend only Dartford and Gillingham (Kent), calling at all stations except Higham Strood and Maidstone West, calling at all stations Gravesend and Strood (minibus service, calling at Higham*) *If you are travelling to or from Higham 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. The following stations will be closed all day and will only be served by replacement buses: Stone Crossing Greenhithe for Bluewater Swanscombe Northfleet Gravesend Higham Strood Cuxton Halling Snodland New Hythe Aylesford Maidstone Barracks Thameslink: No Thameslink trains will run between Dartford and Rainham. Your tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on Southeastern rail replacement buses between Dartford and Gillingham, and on Southeastern trains between Gillingham and Rainham. 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 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 10:30

Operators: Southeastern, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Hinton Admiral and Southampton (Saturday) / Fareham (Sunday) , closing all lines. CrossCountry: On Saturday , buses will replace trains between Southampton Airport Parkway and Bournemouth. On Sunday , buses replace trains between Eastleigh / Southampton Airport Parkway and Bournemouth. Great Western Railway: Great Western Railway services are unaffected by work on Saturday, and will run as normal. Sunday: Trains between Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth Harbour will be diverted between Romsey and Fareham (via Chandlers Ford / Eastleigh, additionally calling at both stations). These trains will not call at Southampton Central. Replacement buses will run between Eastleigh and Southampton Central. Additionally, the 19:34 Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbour service will not run. You should instead travel by earlier or later services at no extra cost. South Western Railway: Saturday: No trains will run between Brockenhurst and Bournemouth. Replacement buses will run between: Southampton Airport Parkway and Bournemouth (direct) Brockenhurst and Bournemouth Sunday: Replacement buses will run between: Eastleigh / Southampton Central and Bournemouth Eastleigh / Southampton Central and New Milton Southampton Central and Romsey Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier Southampton Central and Woolston Southern: Southern services are unaffected by work on Saturday. On Sunday, buses will replace trains between Woolston and Southampton Central 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 31 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 10:04

Operators: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Guildford / Petersfield and Havant, closing all lines. On Saturday, buses will replace trains between Haslemere and Havant. On Sunday, buses will replace trains between Guildford and Havant. 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 .

From 31 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 09:47

Operators: South Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place at Chester station, closing some lines. The 23:20 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Greenbank only. A bus will be provided from Greenbank to Chester. 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 31 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 31 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 09:38

Operators: Northern

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 21 Oct 2026, 09:33

Operators: Merseyrail

Engineering work is taking place between Leicester and East Midlands Parkway, closing some lines on Monday to Wednesday evenings. As a result, the 22:51 Leicester to Nottingham service will start from Leicester at 22:59, will depart Loughborough earlier than usual at 23:10, and then run up to 5 minutes earlier through to Nottingham. The train will not call at Syston, Sileby or Barrow-on-Soar. A replacement bus will run from Leicester to Loughborough, serving these stations. 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 28 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 08:44

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place around Nottingham, and between Warrington Central and Liverpool Lime Street, closing various lines early on Tuesday to Friday mornings. The 05:21 Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street train will start from Nottingham earlier than scheduled at 05:11, it will then depart Chesterfield later than scheduled at 05:54 The 06:49 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich train will start from Warrington Central at 07:17. An earlier rail replacement bus will run from Widnes to Warrington Central, connecting with the train. For travel between Liverpool Lime Street and Widnes, you can use alternative trains at no extra cost 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 29 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 08:44

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Peterborough and Sleaford / Lincoln, closing all lines on Thursday evening. As a result: The 21:46 Lincoln to Peterborough train will terminate at Sleaford at 22:16. A rail replacement bus will run from Sleaford to Peterborough The 23:09 Peterborough to Lincoln train will no longer run. A rail replacement bus will run from Peterborough to Lincoln 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 1 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 1 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 08:42

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the East Midlands Railway network, closing some lines. Monday: The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby train will depart Kettering earlier than scheduled at 00:31, it will continue to run up to 18 minutes earlier than scheduled through to Derby. It will no longer call at Wellingborough or Leicester. Customers travelling to / from Wellingborough or Leicester are advised to use alternative services. The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart Kettering later than scheduled at 00:59, it will continue to run up to 12 minutes later through to Derby, where it will terminate at 02:10. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between East Midlands Parkway and Nottingham, calling at Beeston. Monday to Thursday: The 22:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart Loughborough later than scheduled at 00:05, it will continue to run up to 6 minutes later through to Derby, where it will terminate at 00:21. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between East Midlands Parkway and Nottingham, calling at Beeston. Tuesday to Thursday: The 21:42 Nottingham to London St Pancras International train will depart Luton Airport Parkway earlier than scheduled at 23:14, it will continue to run up to 10 minutes earlier through to London St Pancras International. The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby train will depart Luton Airport Parkway later than scheduled at 23:51, it will then depart Kettering earlier than scheduled at 00:26, it will continue to run up to 23 minutes earlier than scheduled through to Derby. It will no longer call at Wellingborough or Leicester. Customers travelling to / from Wellingborough or Leicester are advised to use alternative services. The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart Market Harborough earlier than scheduled at 01:07, it will then depart Leicester later than scheduled at 01:29, it will continue to run up to 9 minutes later through to Derby, where it will terminate at 02:07. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between East Midlands Parkway and Nottingham, calling at Beeston. The 23:55 London St Pancras International to Corby train will depart Luton Airport Parkway later than scheduled at 00:36, it will continue to run 1 minute later through to Bedford, where it will depart earlier than scheduled at 0102. It will continue to run up to 2 minutes earlier through to Kettering where it will depart later than scheduled at 01:25, it will continue to run 2 minutes later to Corby. Tuesday to Friday: The 04:14 Derby to London St Pancras International train will depart Loughborough earlier than scheduled at 04:31, it will continue to run up to 10 minutes earlier through to Luton Airport Parkway, where it will return to its scheduled departure time. The 05:40 Corby to London St Pancras International train will depart Corby earlier than scheduled at 05:37, it will continue to run up to 3 minutes earlier through to Bedford, where it will depart later than scheduled at 06:11. It will continue to run 1 minute later through to London St Pancras International. The 22:33 Corby to London St Pancras International train will depart Luton earlier than scheduled at 23:19, it will continue to run up to 2 minutes earlier through to London St Pancras International. The 22:47 London St Pancras International to Corby train will depart London St Pancras International earlier than scheduled at 22:38, it will then return to its scheduled departure time from Luton Airport Parkway. It will then depart Bedford earlier than scheduled at 23:42, it will continue to run up to 1 minute earlier through to Kettering. Friday: The 21:42 Nottingham to London St Pancras International train will depart Luton Airport Parkway earlier than scheduled at 23:12, it will continue to run up to 13 minutes earlier through to London St Pancras International. The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby train will depart Luton Airport Parkway later than scheduled at 23:49, it will then depart Wellingborough earlier than scheduled at 00:21. It will continue to run up to 2 minutes earlier through to Leicester, where it will return to its scheduled departure time. The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart Kettering earlier than scheduled at 00:53, it will continue to run up to 6 minutes earlier through to Nottingham. The 23:55 London St Pancras International to Corby train will depart Bedford earlier than scheduled at 01:00. It will continue to run up to 3 minutes earlier through to Kettering where it will depart later than scheduled at 01:25, it will continue to run 2 minutes later to Corby. 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 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 15 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 07:20

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Yorka and Scarborough, closing some lines. Monday and Tuesday: Buses replace trains between York and Scarborough. Wednesday: Buses replace trains between York and Malton. Check before you travel: These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. 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 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 13 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 17:26

Operators: TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between London Waterloo and Queenstown Road (Battersea) / Earlsfield, closing various lines. On Sunday and Monday, trains to / from London Waterloo will run to a reduced and amended timetable. The following services are affected further: On Sunday, trains between London Waterloo and Weymouth will call additionally at Farnborough. On Monday, these trains will call additionally at Clapham Junction / Woking / Basingstoke. On both days, trains between London Waterloo and Poole / Portsmouth Harbour via Eastleigh will run between Basingstoke and Poole / Portsmouth Harbour only. Trains between London Waterloo and Salisbury will run between Basingstoke and Salisbury only. On Monday, trains between London Waterloo and Poole / Portsmouth Harbour via Guildford will call additionally at Clapham Junction. Some of these trains will run between Woking and Portsmouth Harbour only. Trains between London Waterloo and Chessington South will run between Wimbledon and Chessington South only. Trains between London Waterloo and Guildford via Epsom will run between Wimbledon and Guildford only. Trains between London Waterloo / Wimbledon and Guildford via Cobham will run between Surbiton and Guildford only. On Monday, these services call additionally at Raynes Park / New Malden / Berrylands. Trains between London Waterloo and London Waterloo via Richmond / Wimbledon will run between London Waterloo and Kingston. On Monday, trains between London Waterloo and Shepperton will run between Kingston and Shepperton. Trains between London Waterloo and Richmond via Hounslow will not run after 12:00. Trains between London Waterloo and Dorking will not run. You can use your ticket on Southern services between Clapham Junction / Epsom and Dorking at no extra cost. On Monday, buses will replace trains between Clapham Junction and Surbiton via Wimbledon. You can also use your tickets at no extra cost on the following services: London Underground District line services between London stations and Wimbledon Southern services between London Victoria / London Bridge and Epsom Thameslink services between London Blackfriars / Farringdon / London St Pancras International and Wimbledon Please note that on Monday trains in the Twickenham area will be busier than usual due to rugby union fixtures at Twickenham Stadium. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on 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 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 28 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 15:12

Operators: South Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Northampton and Rugby, closing various lines. The 18:52 Edinburgh to London Euston service will: (Monday to Wednesday) divert between Rugby and Milton Keynes, not calling at Northampton (Thursday) terminate at Preston (Friday) start from Carlisle at 20:05 and divert between Rugby and Milton Keynes, not calling at Northampton A rail replacement bus will run from Rugby to Long Buckby / Northampton, departing at 23:55 (excluding Thursday). 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 28 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 14:51

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place at Birmingham New Street, closing all lines over the Christmas period. There will be no trains running, to, from, or through the station. This is a five day planned closure, with services resuming on Tuesday 29 December. Avanti West Coast: Trains will run to an amended timetable and will be unable to call at Birmingham New Street. Replacement buses will be provided between: Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International CrossCountry: Trains will run between: Coleshill Parkway and Stansted Airport Nottingham and Cardiff Central Edinburgh and Plymouth Manchester Piccadilly and Bournemouth Replacement bus services (organised by CrossCountry) will run between: Coleshill Parkway, Water Orton and Birmingham New Street Worcestershire Parkway and Birmingham New Street Tamworth, Wilnecote and Birmingham New Street Birmingham International and Coleshill Parkway Birmingham International and Worcestershire Parkway Wolverhampton and Worcestershire Parkway Replacement bus services (organised by other operators) will run between: Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street (Avanti West Coast) Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street (West Midlands Railway / Avanti West Coast) London Northwestern Railway: London Euston / Northampton - Birmingham New Street: Trains will run between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham International only. Rail replacement buses will operate between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street. Birmingham New Street - Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street: Trains will run between Wolverhampton and Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street only - to an amended timetable at reduced frequency. At Wolverhampton, you can connect to train services to Sandwell and Dudley where rail replacement buses will be available to Smethwick Galton Bridge. From Smethwick Galton Bridge, continue your journey on trains to Birmingham Snow Hill, with up to five trains per hour operating. Transport for Wales: No trains will run between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on alternative services via Birmingham New Street to complete your journey. West Midlands Railway: Birmingham International - Rugeley Trent Valley: Trains will run between Wolverhampton and Rugeley Trent Valley (at a reduced frequency), calling additionally at Willenhall and Darlaston, and will not call at stations between Birmingham International - Birmingham New Street and Tame Bridge Parkway. Rail replacement buses will operate between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street Shrewsbury - Birmingham New Street: Trains will run between Shrewsbury and Sandwell & Dudley only - to an amended timetable at reduced frequency, calling additionally at Coseley and Tipton, and will not call at Willenhall, Darlaston and Tame Bridge Parkway. Passengers travelling to / from Willenhall, Darlaston and Tame Bridge Parkway are advised to travel on other services Wolverhampton - Walsall: Trains will run between Wolverhampton and Sandwell & Dudley only (at a reduced frequency). Rail replacement buses will operate between Sandwell & Dudley and Smethwick Rolfe Street, via Smethwick Galton Bridge (change for train services to Birmingham Snow Hill and Birmingham Moor Street) and between Birmingham New Street and Walsall Birmingham New Street - Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford: Trains will run to an amended timetable, will not call at University, Barnt Green or Bromsgrove, and will be diverted to terminate at / start from Birmingham Snow Hill (instead of Birmingham New Street) Lichfield Trent Valley / Four Oaks - Bromsgrove / Redditch: Trains will not run. Rail replacement buses will operate between Lichfield Trent Valley and Birmingham New Street, between Birmingham New Street and Longbridge / Barnt Green / Bromsgrove / Droitwich Spa, and between Longbridge / Barnt Green and Redditch. Due to limited capacity and extended journey times, customers travelling on these routes are advised to use local bus services for journeys into Birmingham. Birmingham New Street - Kings Norton (via Kings Heath): Trains will not run and rail replacement buses will operate instead 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 24 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 28 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 14:03

Operators: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between London Kings Cross and Peterborough, closing all lines. No trains will run between London Kings Cross and Peterborough all weekend. Background information on the work can be found below at the bottom of this page. Grand Central: No Grand Central services will run all weekend. On Monday, the 07:48 London Kings Cross to Sunderland service will not run. Great Northern and Thameslink: No trains will run between Moorgate / London St Pancras International / London Kings Cross and Letchworth Garden City / Peterborough all weekend. A shuttle train service will run between Letchworth Garden City and Cambridge / Ely / Kings Lynn. Rail replacement buses will run between: Bedford and Peterborough via St Neots / Huntingdon Hitchin and Peterborough, calling at all stations Hitchin and Letchworth Garden City Alexandra Palace and Stevenage via Hertford North, calling at all stations St Albans City and Stevenage, calling at Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn North and Knebworth Alexandra Palace and Welwyn Garden City, calling at New Southgate, Oakleigh Park, New Barnet, Cockfosters (London Underground), Potters Bar, Brookmans Park, Welham Green and Hatfield Cockfosters and Potters Bar via Hadley Wood Ticket acceptance: You can use your tickets at no extra cost on Thameslink services between London St Pancras International and Bedford, and on Greater Anglia services between London Liverpool Street and Hertford East / Cambridge North. Paper rail tickets will be accepted on London Overground services between London Liverpool Street and Enfield Town, and on London Underground services: Central line between Bank and Liverpool Street Piccadilly line between Kings Cross St Pancras and Cockfosters Northern line between Moorgate and High Barnet Northern line between Kings Cross St Pancras and Bank Victoria line between Kings Cross St Pancras and Tottenham Hale And also on London Buses: Routes 107 / 307 / 384 between New Barnet and High Barnet Route 21 between Moorgate and Drayton Park Routes 29 / N29 / 91 / N91 / 141 / 144 / W3 between London Kings Cross / Finsbury Park and Alexandra Palace Hull Trains: Hull Trains will be running an amended timetable with trains running between Hull and London St Pancras International. 2 trains will run in each direction on Saturday and 3 trains will run in each direction on Sunday. Trains will not call at Beverley, Cottingham, Doncaster, Retford or Grantham. LNER: Trains to / from London Kings Cross will now start / terminate at Peterborough, not calling at stations between Peterborough and London Kings Cross. A rail replacement coach service will run between Peterborough and Bedford. A limited train service will run between Newcastle and Bedford. You can use your tickets at no extra cost with Thameslink between Bedford and London St Pancras International. Monday: The following LNER services will be amended: The 05:20 Doncaster to Edinburgh will now start at Newcastle The 05:40 London Kings Cross to Leeds will now start at Doncaster The 05:48 London Kings Cross to Aberdeen will now start at Leeds The 06:30 London Kings Cross to Edinburgh will now start at Peterborough The 06:33 London Kings Cross to Newcastle will not run The 06:40 London Kings Cross to Leeds will not run The 06:45 London Kings Cross to Lincoln will now depart at 06:40 and not call at Stevenage The 08:33 Harrogate to London Kings Cross will now start from Leeds The 09:47 London Kings Cross to York will depart at 09:45 The 10:33 Harrogate to London Kings Cross will now start from Leeds Lumo: Trains that usually run between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh / Glasgow Queen Street will run a reduced service between Newcastle and Edinburgh / Glasgow Queen Street only. Travel suggestion: During this weekend, you are recommended to change your journey at Peterborough or Bedford. Trains running to or from Sheffield, Chesterfield, and Nottingham will be extremely busy and you are advised to avoid travelling via this route where possible. Background information: The East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) is a landmark scheme that will introduce in-cab digital signalling on the southern part of the East Coast Main Line, between London Kings Cross and Grantham. The work on the East Coast Main Line on 28 and 29 November is taking place as part of the Government-funded transformational East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP), that will see state-of-the-art digital signalling introduced, providing continuous, real-time information to the driver’s cab. This is aimed at improving reliability for passengers, while also reducing emissions. The digital technology is already being used on Great Northern passenger services between Finsbury Park and Moorgate in London. If you would like to know more about ECDP please visit the East Coast Digital Programme website . Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses / 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 28 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 12:43

Operators: Grand Central, Great Northern, Hull Trains, LNER, Lumo, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Huddersfield and Leeds, closing some lines. As a result, the 21:42 Liverpool Lime Street to York service will not call at Dewsbury. A replacement bus will run from Brighouse to Leeds via Dewsbury. Check before you travel: These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. 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 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 7 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 11:42

Operators: TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, closing all lines on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, and also on Wednesday evening. As a result, the following trains will not run, and will be replaced by buses: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: The 05:51 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service The 06:09 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction service Wednesday only: The 22:45 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service The 23:08 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction service Trains on Tuesday or Thursday are not affected by this engineering work. 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 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 10:53

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Radyr and Pontypridd, closing all lines until 16:35 on Sunday. As a result, buses will replace trains between Radyr and Pontypridd before 16:35. 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 15 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 15 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 07:48

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place in the Forest Gate area, closing all lines. Elizabeth line: Sunday 27 December to Friday 1 January: No trains will run between Stratford (London) and Romford. Rail replacement buses are running between these stations to help you complete your journey. Train services will be revised to run between London Paddington and Stratford (London) and between Romford and Shenfield only. If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Underground Piccadilly line services via any reasonable route to / from Heathrow Airport. If you are using contactless payment / Oyster card, you can also use the above alternative travel options but you will be required to pay the normal tap in / tap out fares for your journey. Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 January: No Service between Romford and Stratford. Services to operate between Stratford and Paddington / Heathrow Airport Romford and Shenfield Additional information: Across this period, Elizabeth line are affected on other parts of their network. You can find more information on the major service changes to, from, and through London Paddington . Greater Anglia: Sunday 27 December to Sunday 3 January: Replacement buses will run between: Newbury Park (London Underground) and Shenfield Newbury Park (London Underground) and Ingatestone You can use your ticket at no extra cost between London Liverpool Street / Stratford (London) and Newbury Park. Trains will continue to run between Shenfield and Southend Victoria / Clacton-on-Sea / Ipswich / Norwich. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on 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 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 07:48

Operators: Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line

Engineering work is taking place between Maidenhead and Reading, closing some lines overnight. The 00:02 and 00:53 London Paddington to Reading services, and the 00:19 Reading to London Paddington service, will not call at Burnham or Taplow. Rail replacement buses will run between Slough, Burnham and Taplow. 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 12 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 15 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 16:06

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Exeter St Davids and Exmouth, closing some lines. The 23:40 (Monday to Thursday) Exeter St Davids to Exmouth and 00:19 Exmouth to Exeter St Davids (Tuesday to Thursday) service will not run and will be replaced by buses. 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 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 14 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 15:45

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Didcot Parkway, closing some lines. The following services will use alternative platforms at Tilehurst, Goring & Streatley and Cholsey, and will not call at Pangbourne: Monday to Wednesday: 22:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway 23:26 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington 23:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway Tuesday to Thursday: 03:55 (departing 03:46) Oxford to Reading (travel by later services, no buses provided) Friday: The 23:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway Rail replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne. 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 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 15 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 15:35

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Reigate and Redhill, closing all lines. Gatwick Express: It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back at a later date for more information. Great Western Railway: Trains between Reading and Gatwick Airport will run between Reading and Reigate only. Buses will replace trains between Reigate and Redhill, and between Redhill and Gatwick Airport. You can use your ticket on Southern buses between Reigate and Redhill. Southern: It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back at a later date for more information. Thameslink: It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back at a later date for more information. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Great Western Railway, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are travelling with Gatwick Express, Southern, or Thameslink, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. 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 9 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 14:21

Operators: Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction, closing all lines. Great Western Railway: Due to South Western Railway diverting their trains between Westbury and Castle Cary, trains between Swindon / Gloucester and Weymouth will run to an amended timetable. South Western Railway: All day on Sunday, buses will replace trains between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction. Trains between London Waterloo and Salisbury, and between Yeovil Junction and beyond will run to an amended timetable. 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 10 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 14:01

Operators: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: From 23:45 until the end of service services between Bromley North and Grove Park will not run. You will be able to use London Buses routes 126 and 261 at no extra cost between Bromley North and Grove Park. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: The 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham service will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham (Kent) and Faversham calling at all stations except Higham, Newington and Teynham. The 22:10 London Victoria to Dover Priory will be replaced by accessible buses between Faversham, Canterbury East and Dover Priory. A minibus will run from Faversham to Selling*. *If you are travelling to or from 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. From 23:50 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Sittingbourne and Faversham, Herne Bay and Ramsgate. The Accessible replacement buses will not serve Teynham, a minibus will run between Sittingbourne and Faversham via Teynham* *If you are travelling to or from Teynham and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact 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. Tuesday, Wednesday and 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. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: From 01:00 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Slade Green and Dartford. After 00:45, the last trains between London and Dartford via Bexleyheath will be diverted to Slade Green and connect with a replacement bus service between Slade Green and Dartford / Gravesend. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses 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 11 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 15 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 13:50

Operators: Southeastern