Disruptions & planned work

A safety inspection of the track between London Marylebone and Harrow-on-the-Hill means that the line towards Aylesbury is blocked. In addition, a fault with the signalling system between London Marylebone and Wembley Stadium means that trains have to run at a reduced speed on the line towards Wembley Stadium. As a result, trains running to / from London Marylebone may be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes. Disruption is expected until 21:00. Customer advice: Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, on the following: Carousel Bus routes 1, 1A, 1B, 1S, 41 operating between High Wycombe and Amersham Great Western Railway services between London Paddington and Reading / Oxford / Banbury London Northwestern Railway services between London Euston and Tring London Underground via any reasonable route. Check before you travel: You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner . Compensation: You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

From 19 Oct 2026, 18:50 · End time not supplied · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 19:35

Operators: Chiltern Railways

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

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

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place 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 Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines overnight. Great Western Railway: Sunday: The 20:45 (departing 20:57) and 21:45 London Paddington to Swansea services will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend. These trains will arrive at / depart from Bridgend approximately 25 minutes later than usual. Monday to Thursday: The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Ninian Park (not calling). The 21:48 and 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea services will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry (not calling). Tuesday to Friday: The 03:46 (departing 03:39) Swansea to London Paddington service will divert between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Barry (not calling). Transport for Wales: It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back closer to the date of travel 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 Transport for Wales, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

From 10 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 15 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 14:50

Operators: Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

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 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

Engineering work is taking place between West Drayton and Slough, closing various lines until 21:00 on Sunday. Most services to / from London Paddington will depart up to 5 minutes earlier OR later than usual. Saturday: Trains between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads (and beyond) will run to an amended and reduced service of 2 trains per hour. Some of these trains will call additionally at Didcot Parkway Trains between London Paddington and Swindon (and beyond) will run to an amended timetable Trains between London Paddington and Cheltenham Spa will run between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa only Trains between London Paddington and Newbury will run between Reading and Newbury only Trains between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway will run a reduced service of 1 train per hour between London Paddington and Reading, and 2 trains per hour between Reading and Didcot Parkway The following individual trains are amended further: The 06:38 Plymouth to London Paddington service will not call at Hungerford The 06:54 Swansea to London Paddington service will not call at Didcot Parkway The 08:27 Worcester Foregate Street to London Paddington service will not run The 09:15 London Paddington to Swindon service will not run The 09:18 Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington service will not run The 10:31 Swindon to London Paddington service will not run The 10:34 London Paddington to Weston-super-Mare service will not run The 12:36 London Paddington to Exeter St Davids service (departing 12:33) will not call at Hungerford The 13:02 Weston-super-Mare to London Paddington service will start from Bristol Temple Meads The 13:30 London Paddington to Weston-super-Mare service (departing 13:33) will not call at Nailsea & Backwell / Yatton The 16:30 London Paddington to Taunton service (departing 16:33) will not call at Nailsea & Backwell / Yatton The 20:03 Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington service will terminate at Reading Sunday: No trains will run between London Paddington and Reading until approximately 21:00 on Sunday. Until 21:00, trains will run to a reduced and amended timetable. Most trains will start from / terminate at Reading. The following services are amended further: The 06:19 and 07:42 Reading to London Paddington services will terminate at Maidenhead. Earlier rail replacement buses will run between Slough / Burnham and Maidenhead for connections The 06:38 and 07:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway services will start from Maidenhead. Earlier rail replacement buses will run between Slough / Burnham and Maidenhead for connections The 07:36 London Paddington to Great Malvern service will run from Oxford to Worcester Shrub Hill The 10:47 Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington service will terminate at Swindon The 17:35 London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa service will start from Swindon Trains between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central, between Maidenhead and Marlow, and between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames are not affected by this work and will run normally. You can use your tickets on Elizabeth Line buses between Hayes & Harlington, West Drayton, Langley and Slough, on South Western Railway trains between London Waterloo and Reading, and on Chiltern Railway trains between London Marylebone and Oxford to complete your journey on Sunday. 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 9 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 13:31

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Gravesend and Strood, closing all lines between Dartford, Gravesend, Strood and Maidstone West. 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. Bexleyheath Line: Trains between London Victoria and Gravesend will only run between London Victoria and Dartford. 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 Gravesend and Maidstone West calling at all stations 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 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, 13:29

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place between Ashford International and Dover Priory, closing some lines. Accessible buses will run between: Ashford International and Dover Priory calling at Folkestone West and Folkestone Central only Ashford International and Dover Priory calling at all stations except Westenhanger A minibus will run between Sandling and Westenhanger* *If you are travelling to or from Westenhanger 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. Highspeed via Ashford International: Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory will only run between London St Pancras International and Ashford International. Additional trains will run between Dover Priory and Ramsgate. Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Dover Priory via Tonbridge will only run between London Charing Cross and Ashford International and will run at different times than usual for part of the journey because of further engineering work near Orpington. The following stations will be closed all day and will only be served by replacement buses: Westenhanger Sandling Folkestone West Folkestone 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 10 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 13:14

Operators: Southeastern

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 Derby earlier than scheduled at 04:09, it will continue to run up to 5 minutes earlier through to Leicester, where it will depart later than scheduled at 04:52. It will continue to run up to 5 minutes later 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 19 Oct 2026, 12:05

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Tonbridge and Wadhurst, closing all lines. Background information on the work can be found below. Buses will replace trains between Tonbridge and Wadhurst. On Sunday 1 November only , these buses will be extended to run between Tonbridge and Battle. Ticket acceptance: You can use the following alternative routes at no extra cost: Hastings / Ore : Southern services between Ashford International and Ore / Hastings Southeastern Highspeed services between London St Pancras International and Ashford International Southeastern (mainline) services between London and Ashford International via Tonbridge / Maidstone East Stonegate, Wadhurst, Frant and Tunbridge Wells: Southern services between London Bridge and Uckfield Background information: Network Rail will be carrying out a major programme of railway improvements between Tonbridge and Wadhurst. The main work will renew worn slab track in Grove Hill Tunnel, just south of Tunbridge Wells. Slab track is fixed to a concrete base and is used in some tunnels to strengthen and stabilise the railway. Engineers will replace the old track slab and restore key railway systems in the tunnel. Full details of all the work taking place, and travel advice, can be found on Southeastern's comprehensive project page . More technical details are available on the Network Rail website. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 24 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 11:51

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place in the Bethnal Green, closing some lines. Trains between London Liverpool Street and Chingford will not call at Bethnal Green all day on Sunday. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Trains to / from Enfield Town / Cheshunt, changing at Hackney Downs. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 10 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 11:44

Operators: London Overground

Engineering work is taking place between Sydenham and Crystal Palace, closing all lines. London Overground: No trains will run between Sydenham and Crystal Palace. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London bus route 157 between Anerley and Crystal Palace. Southern: It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back closer to the date of travel for more information. Thameslink: It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back closer to the date of travel for more information. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with London Overground, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are travelling with Southern or Thameslink, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

From 10 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 11:32

Operators: London Overground, Southern, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Romford and Upminster, closing all lines. London Overground: No trains will run on the Liberty line between Romford and Upminster. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London bus routes: 370 between Romford and Emerson Park / Upminster 248 between Romford and Upminster And on London Underground District line to / from Upminster. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses / Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 9 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 11:15

Operators: London Overground

Engineering work is taking place between Stratford and Camden Road / Willesden Junction, closing all lines. No trains will run between Stratford and Camden Road all weekend. On Sunday, no trains will run between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London bus routes: 388 between Stratford and Hackney Wick 30 between Hackney Wick and Highbury & Islington 43 / 153 between Highbury & Islington and Caledonian Road & Barnsbury 274 between Caledonian Road & Barnsbury and Camden Road 220 / 337 between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction via Shepherds Bush 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 .

From 9 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 11:06

Operators: London Overground

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 23:40 London Cannon Street to Dover Priory (Monday) / Canterbury West (Tuesday), and 23:34 London Charing Cross to Canterbury West and Dover Priory (Wednesday and Thursday) will be diverted between London Bridge and Ashford International, and will run non-stop between London Bridge and Ashford International. Accessible replacement buses will run between: Tonbridge and Headcorn (calling at all stations) Headcorn and Ashford International, calling at Pluckley If you are travelling to Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, or connecting with the replacement bus at Tonbridge, you should use alternative trains between London, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Tuesday and Wednesday: The 00:26 London Cannon Street to Dartford via Greenwich will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. An accessible bus will run between London Bridge and Dartford via Greenwich. Wednesday and Thursday: The 23:40 London St Pancras International to Margate via Canterbury West service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Minster and Margate, calling at all stations except Dumpton Park. The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Dover Priory and Ramsgate, calling at all stations except Thanet Parkway. The 22:34 London Charing Cross to Ramsgate via Canterbury West train will be replaced by an accessible bus between Minster and Ramsgate, calling at Thanet Parkway. Thursday and Friday: The 00:22 London Charing Cross to Dartford via Woolwich Arsenal will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. An accessible bus will run between Lewisham and Dartford via 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 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 10:34

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place between London Charing Cross, London Waterloo East and London Cannon Street, closing all lines. No will run trains to / from London Charing Cross / London Waterloo East / London Cannon Street. This work also affects the lines between Lewisham and Hither Green, so services on the Grove Park / Sidcup Lines will also be replaced by buses for part of the journey. Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will be diverted to run to / from London Victoria. Trains to / from Dover Priory will only run to / from Ashford International because of further engineering work in the Minster area . Hastings Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings will run to / from London Victoria and run non-stop between London Victoria and Orpington. Maidstone East line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Maidstone East will run to / from London Victoria instead of to / from London Charing Cross, and will call additionally at Bromley South. Bexleyheath Line: Services between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Bexleyheath will not run. Services between London Victoria and Gravesend via Bexleyheath will run normally. Additional trains will also run between London Victoria and Gravesend via Bexleyheath. Woolwich Line: Trains between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Greenwich will run to / from London Bridge and will be extended to run to / from Dartford. Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will not run. Trains between London Victoria and Orpington will be extended to run to / from Sevenoaks. Sidcup Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Gravesend / Dartford via Sidcup will not run. Hayes Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hayes (Kent) will run between London Victoria and Hayes (Kent) Bromley North Line: Trains between Grove Park and Bromley North will not run. Accessible replacement buses will run between Greenwich and Dartford via New Cross / Sidcup, calling at all stations Lewisham and Orpington, calling at all stations, and additionally at Sundridge Park Grove Park and Bromley North (non-stop) Alternative travel options: You can use the following services at no extra cost: London Underground between Victoria, Charing Cross, Embankment, Waterloo, Southwark, London Bridge London Buses routes 126 / 261 between Grove Park and Bromley North Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . 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 13 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 10:32

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place in the Clapham Junction / Balham area, closing some lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings. The 23:07 Epsom Downs to London Victoria service will not call at Battersea Park: For London Victoria, you should travel to Clapham Junction, then change for a train back towards London Victoria For Battersea Park should travel to London Victoria, then catch a train back towards Battersea Park The 23:37 London Victoria to West Croydon train will not run. A replacement bus will run from Balham to West Croydon. You can use alternative Southern trains between London Victoria and Balham at no extra cost. The 23:56 London Victoria to Streatham Hill train will terminate at Balham. A replacement bus will run from Balham to Streatham Hill. Watford Junction - Clapham Junction / East Croydon: The 22:10 East Croydon to Watford Junction train will terminate at Shepherds Bush The 23:42 Watford Junction to Clapham Junction train will not run You can use alternative London Overground or London Northwestern Railway 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 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 7 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 10:21

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place in the Shepherds Bush area, closing some lines late on Friday night. As a result, the 23:42 Watford Junction to Clapham Junction service will run up to 11 minutes later than usual from Shepherds Bush to Clapham Junction. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 8 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 8 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 09:39

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Hastings and Rye / Ashford International, closing all lines. Buses will replace trains between Hastings and Ore / Rye / Ashford International. Separate bus services will run between: Hastings and Rye (calling at Ore, Three Oaks (Maxfield Lane) and Winchelsea (New Inn)) Rye and Ashford International (calling at Appledore and Ham 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 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 3 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 09:36

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Three Bridges and Brighton, closing all lines overnight. Southern: Between approximately 00:30 until 05:30 on Tuesday to Friday mornings, buses will replace trains between Three Bridges and Brighton. Monday to Wednesday: The 23:25 London Victoria to Brighton train will be diverted after Haywards Heath running via a different route to Brighton, it will not call at Burgess Hill or Hassocks. The train will arrive at Brighton later than usual. A replacement bus will run from Haywards Heath to Brighton calling at Burgess Hill and Hassocks. Tuesday to Friday: The 00:02 London Victoria to Worthing train will terminate at Three Bridges. A replacement bus will run from Three Bridges to Brighton. Additional trains will run from Brighton to Worthing at the in place of the train that terminates at Three Bridges. The 01:08 Haywards Heath to Eastbourne train will not run. Replacement buses will run from Haywards Heath to Lewes and from Lewes to Eastbourne. Additional trains will run from Brighton to Worthing. Thameslink: From 00:25 until 05:05 on Tuesday to Thursday mornings, buses will replace trains between Three Bridges and Brighton. You can use your ticket on rail replacement buses operated by Southern. 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 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 8 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 09:27

Operators: Southern, Thameslink

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 Friday 1 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, 420 and 460 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 19 Oct 2026, 09:16

Operators: Great Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place in the Gunnersbury area, closing all lines. Trains between Richmond and Stratford will run between Willesden Junction and Stratford only. Replacement buses will be provided by Transport for London between Richmond and Willesden Junction. 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: Local bus 70 between Acton Town and South Acton London Underground Central line and local bus 218 between West Acton and Acton Central Local bus 110 between Gunnersbury, Kew Gardens and Richmond 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. 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 . 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 6 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 09:09

Operators: London Overground

Engineering work is taking place between Stanford-le-Hope and Pitsea, closing all lines overnight. From 22:20 until the end of service Monday to Thursday, buses will replace trains between Stanford-le-Hope and Pitsea. 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 11 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 14 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 08:08

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place between Barking and London Liverpool Street, closing all lines. All weekend, c2c services will not run to or from London Liverpool Street. Instead, services will run to and from London Fenchurch Street, which is a short distance away. You can use London Underground Jubilee line and Docklands Light Railway services between West Ham and Stratford (London) at no extra cost to complete your journey. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 2 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 07:43

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Smethwick Rolfe Street and Stafford, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 23:22 Birmingham New Street to Rugeley Trent Valley service will terminate at Walsall. A rail replacement bus service will operate departing from Walsall at 23:58, Bloxwich at 00:07, Bloxwich North at 00:13, Landywood at 00:24, Cannock at 00:36, Hednesford at 00:44, Rugeley Town at 00:55, arriving at Rugeley Trent Valley at 01:00. Friday: The 23:22 Birmingham New Street to Rugeley Trent Valley service will terminate at Hednesford (at 00:09). A rail replacement bus will operate between Hednesford and Rugeley Trent Valley, departing from Hednesford at 00:19, Rugeley Town at 00:30, arriving at Rugeley Trent Valley at 00:35. 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 11 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 15 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 07:32

Operators: West Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place in the Luton area, closing all lines. East Midlands Railway: No trains will run between London St Pancras and Bedford all weekend. Rail replacement buses will run between Bedford and Hitchin. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Great Northern / Thameslink services between Hitchin and London stations to complete your journey. Thameslink: No trains will run between Mill Hill Broadway and Bedford from Saturday until 05:30 on Monday. Rail replacement buses will run between: Mill Hill Broadway and Luton Luton Airport Parkway and Bedford (fast) Luton and Bedford (all stations) Replacement buses will also run on the below routes, connecting to / from alternative Great Northern / Thameslink services between Hitchin / Potters Bar and London: Harpenden and Potters Bar via St Albans City Luton Airport Parkway and Hitchin via Luton A revised train service will run between: Brighton / Three Bridges and Mill Hill Broadway Gatwick Airport / Three Bridges and London Bridge Kentish Town and Rainham (Kent) Sutton and West Hampstead Thameslink via Mitcham Junction Sutton and London Blackfriars via Wimbledon 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 5 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 7 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 07:30

Operators: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Wolverton and Northampton, closing some lines. Avanti West Coast: Trains to / from London Euston will run to an amended timetable. 2 trains per hour will run between London Euston and Birmingham New Street. Trains to / from Scotland will call additionally at Stafford and Crewe. London Northwestern Railway: Until 19:00 train services between London Euston and Northampton will run between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central only. Trains between Birmingham New Street and Northampton will run between Birmingham New Street and Rugby only. Train services between London Euston and Birmingham New Street will run to a slightly amended timetable and will not call at Northampton or 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 or 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 .

From 10 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 06:52

Operators: Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Retford and York, closing all lines. CrossCountry: Due to additional work closing Birmingham New Street, there will be no service between Reading and Newcastle via Doncaster. No trains will call at Wakefield Westgate, your ticket will be accepted at no extra cost on other operators replacement bus services between Doncaster / Leeds and Wakefield Westgate. East Midlands Railway: The 06:33 Peterborough to Doncaster train will terminate at Lincoln at 07:44, it will no longer call at Saxilby, Gainsborough Lea Road or Doncaster. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between Lincoln and Doncaster, calling at Saxilby and Gainsborough Lea Road. For the remainder of the day, buses will replace trains between Lincoln and Doncaster. Grand Central: There will be no Grand Central train service. Hull Trains: There will be no Hull Trains service. LNER: Trains will run between London Kings Cross and Retford / Lincoln and between York and Edinburgh / Aberdeen / Perth. Rail replacement coaches will run non-stop between Newark North Gate / Doncaster and York, and between Retford and Leeds calling at Doncaster, Wakefield Westgate and Leeds. The 12:00 London Kings Cross to Inverness service will only operate between York and Perth, with a non-stop rail replacement coach from Perth to Inverness. Lumo: There will be no Lumo service. Northern: Trains between: Hull and Sheffield will not run Scarborough and Sheffield will run between Scarborough and Hull Hull and Doncaster will run between Hull and Hatfield & Stainforth Scunthorpe and Doncaster will not run Leeds and Doncaster will not run Adwick and Sheffield will run between Conisbrough and Sheffield Leeds (via Moorthorpe) and Sheffield will not run Replacement buses will run between: Wakefield Westgate and Doncaster, trains are available between Leeds and Wakefield Westgate Goole and Meadowhall, calling at Doncaster only Goole and Conisbrough, calling at Hatfield & Stainforth, Kirk Sandal and Doncaster Scunthorpe and Conisbrough, calling at stations normally served by the trains Train services are available between Meadowhall and Sheffield, and between Hull and Goole. TransPennine Express: Trains between Liverpool Lime Street and Cleethorpes will run between Liverpool Lime Street and Sheffield and between Scunthorpe and Cleethorpes. A replacement bus service will run between Sheffield and Scunthorpe. 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 24 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 05:06

Operators: CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central, Hull Trains, LNER, Lumo, Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place in the Harringay and Hornsey areas, closing some lines overnight. From 22:30 on Monday to Friday evenings until 05:10 on Tuesday to Saturday mornings, no trains will call at Harringay or Hornsey. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London buses to / from Harringay and Hornsey to complete your journey. 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 .

From 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 9 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Oct 2026, 16:27

Operators: Great Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Willesden Junction and Harrow & Wealdstone, closing all lines. No trains will run between Willesden Junction and Harrow & Wealdstone. 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 Northwestern Railway services between London Euston, Harrow & Wealdstone, Bushey and Watford Junction London Underground Metropolitan line to Northwick Park for Kenton and South Kenton Chiltern Railways services to Wembley Stadium then local bus route 483 for Wembley Central, North Wembley and local bus 440 to Stonebridge Park Local buses 487 and 228 to Harlesden from Willesden Junction 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. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / local bus routes by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 6 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Oct 2026, 13:23

Operators: London Overground

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: 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 1 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 1 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Oct 2026, 11:24

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place in the Harringay / Hornsey area, closing some lines early on Sunday morning. Before 08:30, trains will not call at Harringay or Hornsey. Additionally, a reduced service will run between Finsbury Park and London Kings Cross. Paper tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on London Buses / London Underground to complete your journey. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses / Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 3 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Oct 2026, 06:50

Operators: Great Northern

Engineering work is taking place from the end of Saturday service (approximately 01:20 Sunday) until approximately 08:20 Sunday morning, in the Finsbury Park area, closing some lines. At the end of Saturday service, buses will replace trains between Finsbury Park / Hertford North and Peterborough / Letchworth Garden City. From the start of Sunday service until approximately 08:15 on Sunday, buses replace trains between Welwyn Garden City / Hertford North and Hitchin. Additionally, the 05:40 and 06:40 Peterborough to London Kings Cross services will not run. Rail replacement buses will run between Peterborough and Welwyn Garden City, for connecting trains to London. 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 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Oct 2026, 06:43

Operators: Great Northern, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place in the Dartford area, closing some lines. As a result, the 01:24 Dartford to Gillingham (Kent) train service will run between Strood and Gillingham (Kent). An earlier replacement bus will run between Dartford and Strood to connect with train. Please note that this train runs on Sunday morning, but as a part of the end of Saturday's service. 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 3 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Oct 2026, 06:14

Operators: Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Gillingham (Kent) and Gravesend, closing some lines overnight. As a result, the 04:06 Gillingham (Kent) to Dartford service will start from Gravesend. A earlier rail replacement bus service will run from Gillingham (Kent) to Gravesend to connect with the train. 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 2 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 2 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Oct 2026, 06:01

Operators: Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Gomshall and Redhill, closing some lines overnight. On Monday and Tuesday evenings, the following services will be amended: The 23:33 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will terminate at Guildford. A rail replacement bus will run from Guildford to Dorking (Main) and Reigate. The bus will call at Redhill and Gatwick Airport to set down passengers only. The 23:22 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will terminate at Redhill. A rail replacement bus will run from Redhill to Reigate, Dorking (Main) and Guildford for rail connections from Guildford to North Camp, Blackwater, Wokingham and Reading. 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 9 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 10 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Oct 2026, 15:55

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place at various locations on the East Midlands Railway network, closing some lines throughout the week. Monday to Thursday: The 08:47 London St Pancras International to Corby will now depart earlier at 08:46 The 13:02 London St Pancras International to Sheffield will now depart earlier at 12:58 The 14:02 London St Pancras International to Sheffield will now depart earlier at 13:58 The 14:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield will now depart earlier at 14:28 The 15:45 London St Pancras International to Corby will now depart earlier at 15:44 The 16:16 London St Pancras International to Corby will now depart earlier at 16:14 The 16:47 London St Pancras International to Corby will now depart earlier at 16:45 The 17:17 London St Pancras International to Corby will now depart earlier at 17:15 The 17:47 London St Pancras International to Corby will now depart earlier at 17:45 The 18:17 London St Pancras International to Corby will now depart earlier at 18:14 The 18:47 London St Pancras International to Corby will now depart earlier at 18:44 The 20:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield will now depart earlier at 20:28 The 22:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield will now depart Derby earlier at 00:09, and will then run later than scheduled, arriving at Sheffield at 00:48 The 23:55 London St Pancras International to Corby will depart Bedford earlier at 01:02, and will continue to run earlier throughout. Monday to Friday: The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby service will be retimed to start earlier than usual at 23:02 Tuesday to Friday: The 04:58 Sheffield to London St Pancras International will now depart earlier at 04:45 Friday: The 22:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield will now depart Derby earlier at 00:09, and will then run as scheduled The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham will now depart earlier at 23:33, and will run earlier throughout The 23:55 London St Pancras International to Corby will now depart earlier at 23:51, and will continue to run earlier to Bedford Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 28 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Oct 2026, 11:38

Operators: East Midlands Railway

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 and West Midlands Railway: Train services between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham New Street will run between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham International only. Trains between Birmingham International and Rugeley Trent Valley will run between Wolverhampton and Rugeley Trent Valley (at 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. Train services between Birmingham New Street and Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street will run between Wolverhampton and Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street only - to an amended timetable at reduced frequency. Passengers are advised to travel on other services between Wolverhampton and Sandwell & Dudley. Trains between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street 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. Train services between Wolverhampton and Walsall will run between Wolverhampton and Sandwell & Dudley only (at reduced frequency). Rail replacement buses will operate between Sandwell & Dudley and Smethwick Rolfe Street, via Smethwick Galton Bridge (for train services to Birmingham Snow Hill and Birmingham Moor Street) and between Birmingham New Street and Walsall. Trains between Birmingham New Street and Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford 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). Train services between Lichfield Trent Valley / Four Oaks and Bromsgrove / Redditch 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. Trains between Birmingham New Street and Kings Norton (via Kings Heath) will not run and rail replacement buses will operate. 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. 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 15 Oct 2026, 10:32

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

Engineering work is taking place in the South Hampstead area, closing some lines. The following trains will run 2 minutes later from South Hampstead onwards: 05:38 London Euston to Watford Junction 06:00 London Euston to Watford Junction Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 22 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Oct 2026, 10:23

Operators: London Overground

Engineering work is taking place at Paddock Wood, closing all lines. Accessible replacement buses will run between: Tonbridge and Headcorn, calling at all stations Headcorn and Ashford International, calling at all stations Tonbridge and Maidstone West, calling at all stations Paddock W ood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will run hourly, and be diverted between London Bridge and Ashford International to run via Maidstone East, calling additionally at Otford (for connections to / from Sevenoaks) and Maidstone East. A portion of coaches will be detach / attach at Ashford International and run between Ashford International and Dover Priory. Additional trains will run between London Charing Cross and Tonbridge. Medway Valley Line: Trains between Paddock Wood and Strood will only run between Maidstone West and Strood. 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 20 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Oct 2026, 10:05

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place between Chippenham / Freshford and Warminster, and also between Westbury and Frome, closing various lines until 09:10 on Sunday. On Saturday, the 23:06 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome service will terminate at Westbury. A rail replacement bus service will run between Westbury and Frome. On Sunday, the following services are affected: The 08:06 Warminster to Swindon service will not run. A rail replacement bus service (departing 07:40) will run from Warminster to Chippenham, and from Chippenham to Swindon The 08:39 Westbury to Bristol Temple Meads will start at 09:34 The 09:00 Westbury to Weymouth service will start at 09:38 The 09:08 Swindon to Westbury service will not run. A rail replacement bus service will run between Swindon and Chippenham, and between Chippenham and Westbury The 09:22 Frome to Cardiff Central will start at 09:33 The 10:38 Weymouth to Swindon service will start at 11:22 and terminate at Chippenham. A rail replacement bus service will run from Chippenham to Swindon The 10:41 Westbury to Swindon service will arrive at Swindon at 11:27 The 11:32 Swindon to Westbury service will depart at 11:41 The 13:32 Swindon to Weymouth service will start from Chippenham at 13:47. A rail replacement service will run from Swindon to Chippenham Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 19 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Oct 2026, 09:45

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place in the London Bridge area, closing various lines. The majority of Thameslink services will be diverted, and will not call at London Bridge. Thameslink trains that usually run between Kentish Town and Rainham will be amended to run between Plumstead and Rainham only. Your tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on Southeastern trains between London Bridge and Plumstead, and Southeastern rail replacement buses between Lewisham and Charlton . Please note that Southeastern are affected by further engineering work, details of which can be found by following the link. All other Thameslink trains which usually run via London Bridge will be diverted between London Blackfriars and East Croydon, will not call at London Bridge, and will run to a revised timetable with extended journey times. Ticket acceptance: Paper rail tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on: London Underground services between London Bridge and Blackfriars London Underground and Docklands Light Railway services between London Bridge and Woolwich Arsenal London Underground services between Elephant & Castle and King's Cross St. Pancras Elizabeth line trains between Farringdon and Abbey Wood London Buses between King's Cross St. Pancras and London Bridge / Elephant & Castle Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / Docklands Light Railway / London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 19 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Oct 2026, 09:20

Operators: Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Welshpool / Llandrindod / Newport (South Wales), closing all lines. Buses will replace trains between: Shrewsbury and Welshpool Shrewsbury and Llandrindod Shrewsbury and Newport (South Wales) 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 13 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Oct 2026, 09:06

Operators: Transport for Wales

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

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

Operators: c2c

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and London Paddington, closing all lines late on Friday night. As a result: The 22:00 Hereford to London Paddington service will terminate at Reading. You can use your ticket on alternative train services between Reading and London Paddington at no extra cost The 21:45 (Friday) Penzance to London Paddington "Night Riviera" Sleeper service will divert after Reading and run to London Euston, where it will arrive at 05:05 (Saturday) Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 27 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 28 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 12:28

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Haywards Heath and Brighton, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Buses replace trains between Haywards Heath and Brighton. Monday to Thursday: The 23:44 Bedford to Brighton service will terminate at Haywards Heath. A replacement bus will run from Haywards Heath to Brighton. Tuesday to Friday: The 04:12 Brighton to Bedford service will start from Haywards Heath at 04:26. Replacement buses will run from Brighton to Haywards Heath: One will depart Brighton earlier at 03:41 and run to Haywards Heath to connect with the train One will depart Brighton at 04:12 and run to Haywards Heath 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 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:22

Operators: Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Purley and Horley, closing all lines via Redhill. From approximately 23:59 on Monday to Thursday evenings until approximately 05:00 on Tuesday to Friday mornings, trains will be diverted and will not call at Coulsdon South, Merstham, Redhill, Earlswood or Salfords. Replacement buses will run between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon / between Purley and Horley to provide connections. 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 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:16

Operators: Southern, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between London Liverpool Street and Cheshunt via Seven Sisters, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Greater Anglia / Stansted Express: Between 23:35 and 05:15 each night, trains that usually run via Seven Sisters will be amended to run via Tottenham Hale, with slightly extended journey times. Stations on the Tottenham Hale line are only a short distance from those on the Seven Sisters line. You can view maps that show routes between these stations on the Greater Anglia website . London Overground: From 23:35 until the end of service on Monday to Thursday evenings, no trains will run between London Liverpool Street and Enfield Town / Cheshunt. Rail replacement buses will run between Seven Sisters and Enfield Town / Cheshunt. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following services: Alternative London Overground service to / from Hackney Downs. Greater Anglia services between London Liverpool Street and Cheshunt. London Bus Routes: 254 between Bethnal Green and Cambridge Heath, London Fields and Hackney Downs 276 between Hackney Downs and Rectory Road 106 / 393 between Clapton and Stoke Newington 243 / 254 between Seven Sisters and Stamford Hill 149 / 249 / 279 / 349 between Seven Sisters and Edmonton Green 192 between Edmonton Green and Enfield Town 349 between Edmonton Green and Southbury 279 between Edmonton Green and Turkey Street 279 / 251 between Turkey Street and Theobalds Grove 251 / 310 between Theobalds Grove and Cheshunt London Underground: Central line to / from Bethnal Green Victoria line to / from Seven Sisters Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Greater Anglia / Stansted Express, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are travelling with London Overground, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. 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 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:14

Operators: Greater Anglia, London Overground, Stansted Express

Engineering work is taking place at several locations on the LNER network, closing some lines on Sunday morning. As a result: The 07:58 York to London Kings Cross will be amended to start from York earlier than usual at 07:45, and will call at Doncaster, Retford and Newark North Gate earlier than usual, and will terminate at Peterborough The 08:15 Doncaster to London Kings Cross will not run The 08:36 London Kings Cross to Harrogate will start at Peterborough at 09:25 The 08:58 Newcastle to London Kings Cross will terminate at Doncaster The 08:30 London Kings Cross to Edinburgh will start at York at 10:19 The 09:03 London Kings Cross to Edinburgh will start at Doncaster at 10:43 You should instead travel by later train services to complete your journey. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 22 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:07

Operators: LNER