Disruptions & planned work

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 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 Long Buckby and Wolverton, closing some lines on Monday evening. As a result, the 18:52 Edinburgh to London Euston service will be diverted between Rugby and Milton Keynes Central, and will not call at Northampton. A rail replacement bus service will run between Rugby, Long Buckby and Northampton. 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 23 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:29

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place at several locations in the Coventry / Birmingham area, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Monday to Wednesday: The 22:30 and 23:00 London Euston to Wolverhampton services will be diverted, and will not call at Birmingham New Street. Replacement buses will run between Birmingham International and Wolverhampton via Birmingham New Street. Monday to Thursday: The 23:30 London Euston to Wolverhampton service will be diverted after Rugby, and will not call at Coventry, Birmingham International or Birmingham New Street. A replacement bus will run from Rugby to Birmingham New Street (direct) A replacement bus will run from Rugby to Birmingham New Street, calling at Coventry and Birmingham International Thursday: The 22:30 and 23:00 London Euston to Wolverhampton services will be diverted after Birmingham New Street, and will arrive at Wolverhampton later than usual. 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 26 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:28

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place in the Bushey area, closing some lines throughout the week from Monday evening until Saturday morning. The following trains will not call at Bushey: Monday to Thursday: The 22:39 London Euston to Milton Keynes Central service The 23:42 London Euston to Milton Keynes Central service Wednesday to Friday: The 00:09 London Euston to Milton Keynes Central service The 00:40 London Euston to Milton Keynes Central service Friday: The 23:42 London Euston to Northampton service The following trains will call at Bushey to drop off customers only: Tuesday: The 00:09 London Euston to Milton Keynes Central service The 00:40 London Euston to Milton Keynes Central service For all affected services, you should instead use alternative train services to complete your journey. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:27

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place in the Carlisle area, closing some lines. As a result, the 23:30 (Sunday) London Euston to Glasgow Central service will be retimed to arrive at Carlisle at 05:10 (Monday) . Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Caledonian Sleeper information: Boarding times may vary, but are typically around 30 minutes before departure and most rooms are to be vacated immediately upon arrival. For more information about boarding and vacating times you should contact Caledonian Sleeper . Caledonian Double and Club guests have access to Caledonian Sleeper guest lounges before departure and after arrival. You can find more information on this by visiting Caledonian Sleeper’s dedicated Guest Lounges webpage .

From 22 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:04

Operators: Caledonian Sleeper

Engineering work is taking place between in the Rugby area, closing some lines on Sunday morning. Avanti West Coast: Before 11:50, trains that usually run via Northampton will be diverted to run on alternative lines, with slightly amended journey times. London Northwestern Railway: Before 11:50, trains between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham New Street will run to an amended timetable between London Euston / Northampton and Coventry. Lumo: It is not yet known how Lumo will be affected by this engineering work. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast or London Northwestern Railway, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are travelling with Lumo, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

From 22 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 10:50

Operators: Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, Lumo

Engineering work is taking place in the Birmingham New Street area, closing some lines on Sunday evening. As a result, the 23:24 London Euston to Wolverhampton service will be diverted, and will not call at Birmingham New Street. The train will arrive at Wolverhampton later than usual. A replacement bus will run from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Street only. 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 22 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 10:46

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place in the Bushey area, closing some lines. The following trains will not call at Bushey: Saturday: The 22:21 London Euston to Northampton service The 23:30 London Euston to Northampton service Sunday: The 00:09 London Euston to Northampton service For these trains, you should travel by alternative services instead. Sunday: Before 12:00 , trains from London Euston to Northampton / Birmingham New Street will either not call at Bushey, or call to drop off customers only. Additionally, the 23:40 London Euston to Northampton service will not call at Bushey. You should travel by alternative services instead. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 21 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 10:24

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction, closing all lines used by Southern. From approximately 19:00 on Saturday evening until the end of service, no Southern trains will run between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction. All day on Sunday, no Southern trains will run between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction. On Saturday you can use alternative Southern trains between Clapham Junction and London Victoria at no extra cost. On Sunday, further engineering work means no trains will run on this route. Follow the link for further information and advice. Please use alternative London Overground trains between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction, or alternatively, London Underground between Victoria and Euston and London Northwestern Railway or London Overground trains between London Euston and Watford Junction. You can use your ticket at no extra cost between: London Euston – Watford Junction (London Northwestern Railway) You can use paper tickets at no extra cost on London Underground / London Overground trains after 19:00 on Saturday and all day on Sunday: Victoria – Euston (Victoria line) Victoria – Shepherds Bush (Circle and Central line) Victoria – West Brompton (District line) Oxford Circus – Harrow & Wealdstone (Bakerloo line) Clapham Junction – Willesden Junction (Mildmay line) London Euston – Watford Junction (Lioness line) Paper tickets will also be accepted on London Bus routes: 718 between Queens Park and Harrow & Wealdstone 720 between Harrow & Wealdstone and Watford Junction Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses / London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 21 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 10:11

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place between London Euston and Watford Junction, closing some lines. No London Overground trains will run between London Euston and Watford Junction all weekend. Rail replacement buses will run between Queens Park / Harrow & Wealdstone and Watford Junction. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following services: Chiltern Railways to / from Wembley Central London Northwestern Railway trains between London Euston and Watford Junction Alternative London Overground services to / from Willesden Junction London Bus Routes: 142 / 258 between Bushey, Watford High Street and Watford Junction 346 / R17 between Carpenders Park and Bushey 182 / H14 between Harrow & Wealdstone and Headstone Lane 487 / 228 between Willesden Junction and Harlesden 18 between Willesden Junction and Kensal Green London Underground: Metropolitan line to / from Northwick Park Bakerloo line to / from Queens Park / Kilburn Park Jubilee line to / from Swiss Cottage 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. 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 21 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 10:03

Operators: London Overground

Engineering work is taking place between Crianlarich and Helensburgh Upper, closing all lines. As a result, the following trains will not run to / from Fort William between Friday 20 and Tuesday 24 November: Friday: The 21:15 London Euston to Fort William service (arriving on Saturday 21 November) Sunday: The 19:00 Fort William to London Euston service (arriving Monday 23 November) The 21:00 London Euston to Fort William service (arriving Monday 23 November) Monday: The 21:15 London Euston to Fort William service (arriving on Saturday 21 November) Monday and Tuesday: The 19:50 Fort William to London Euston service (arriving Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 November) For the above trains, replacement buses will run between Fort William and Kingussie, calling at Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge and Tulloch. These will connect with Caledonian Sleeper services running to / from Inverness. They are scheduled to depart at the times stated below: Saturday (for Friday night’s service), Monday (for Sunday night’s service) and Tuesday (for Monday night’s service): Kingussie - 07:30 Tulloch - 08:35 Roy Bridge - 08:55 Spean Bridge - 09:10 Fort William - 09:45 Sunday: Fort William - 19:00 Spean Bridge - 19:20 Roy Bridge - 19:35 Tulloch - 19:55 Kingussie - 21:00 Monday and Tuesday: Fort William - 19:25 Spean Bridge - 19:45 Roy Bridge - 20:00 Tulloch - 20:20 Kingussie - 21:25 Stations without a Caledonian Sleeper service: There will be no Caledonian Sleeper service to / from the following stations whilst this work is taking place: Corrour Rannoch Bridge of Orchy Upper Tyndrum Crianlarich Ardlui Arrochar & Tarbet Garelochhead Helensburgh Upper Dumbarton Central Dalmuir Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Caledonian Sleeper information: Boarding times may vary, but are typically around 30 minutes before departure and most rooms are to be vacated immediately upon arrival. For more information about boarding and vacating times you should contact Caledonian Sleeper . Caledonian Double and Club guests have access to Caledonian Sleeper guest lounges before departure and after arrival. You can find more information on this by visiting Caledonian Sleeper’s dedicated Guest Lounges webpage . 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 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 24 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 09:43

Operators: Caledonian Sleeper

Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport, closing all lines until 10:00. Avanti West Coast: Until 10:00 on Sunday, no service will run to / from Manchester Piccadilly. CrossCountry: The 08:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth service will start from Birmingham International. The 09:27 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth service will start from Stockport. You may travel on Transport for Wales replacement bus services between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport at no extra cost to help you complete your journey. Northern: Before 10:00, buses will replace trains between: Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport TransPennine Express: It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back at a later date for more information. Transport for Wales: As a result: The 08:32 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not run The 09:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea service will start from Crewe at 10:12 Rail replacement buses will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe to complete these journeys. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern or Transport for Wales, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are travelling with TransPennine Express, 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 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 15:23

Operators: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Birmingham New Street and Smethwick Galton Bridge, closing all lines. Until approximately 16:20, the following amendments will take place: Avanti West Coast Trains that usually run between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street via Sandwell & Dudley will divert via an alternative route. This will significantly increase your journey time. Additionally, the following services will be amended to start from Wolverhampton: 07:48 London Euston to Edinburgh 08:45 Birmingham New Street to Preston 09:43 Liverpool Lime Street to London Euston CrossCountry Trains will not call at Wolverhampton and will divert via an alternative route. You may use your ticket on Avanti West Coast train services between Stafford, Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street at no extra cost. Additionally, you may use a combination of London Northwestern Railway / West Midlands Railway train and bus services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street, and then connect with a London Northwestern Railway train service between Wolverhampton and Stafford. All of these services are at no extra cost. London Northwestern Railway Trains between Birmingham New Street and Crewe will run between Wolverhampton and Crewe only. Trains between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will depart slightly earlier from Birmingham New Street. These services will divert and not call at Smethwick Galton Bridge. To help you complete your journey, rail replacement buses will run between Birmingham New Street and Sandwell & Dudley, calling at Smethwick Galton Bridge. West Midlands Railway Trains between Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury will run between Sandwell & Dudley and Shrewsbury only. Trains between Rugeley Trent Valley / Walsall and Wolverhampton will run to an amended timetable and not call at Smethwick Rolfe Street or Smethwick Galton Bridge. Trains will continue to run between Sandwell & Dudley and Wolverhampton, and between Rugeley Trent Valley and Birmingham New Street. To help you complete your journey, rail replacement buses will run between Birmingham New Street and Sandwell & Dudley, calling at Smethwick Rolfe Street and Smethwick Galton Bridge. Transport for Wales We do not yet know how Transport for Wales will be affected by these engineering works. Check before you travel: If you're travelling with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway, and West Midlands Railway, 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 13 Oct 2026, 15:13

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

Engineering work is taking place in the Northampton area, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings. After 22:00 each night, buses will replace trains between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton. Additionally, the 22:06 Birmingham New Street to London Euston service will be retimed to depart Rugby at 22:54, and will not call at Long Buckby or Northampton: A replacement bus will run from Milton Keynes Central to Northampton For Long Buckby, you can travel on earlier train services 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 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 14:50

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place in the Northampton / Rugby / Nuneaton area, closing some lines on Sunday. Avanti West Coast: From 09:00 until the end of the day, trains that usually run via Northampton will be amended to run by an alternative route, with slightly amended journey times. Before 11:50, trains running from London will be retimed by a few minutes between Rugby and Nuneaton. London Northwestern Railway: Before 11:50, trains running between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham New Street / Crewe will be retimed by a few minutes. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 25 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 25 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 14:48

Operators: Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Shepherds Bush and Wembley Central, closing some lines. London Overground: No trains will run between Shepherds Bush and Willesden Junction from approximately 19:00 on Saturday, until 12:00 on Sunday. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Bus 220 between Shepherds Bush and Willesden Junction Southern: From 19:00 on Saturday evening until 13:00 on Sunday afternoon, no Southern trains will run between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction. Until 08:15 on Sunday morning, no Southern trains will run between Clapham Junction and Shepherds Bush. You can use your tickets at no extra cost on the following services: London Overground between London Euston and Watford Junction London Northwestern Railway between London Euston and Watford Junction Southern trains between Clapham Junction and London Victoria London Underground between: Victoria and Euston (Victoria line) Victoria and Shepherds Bush (Circle and Central line) Victoria and West Brompton (District line) Oxford Circus and Harrow & Wealdstone (Bakerloo line) 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 .

From 24 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 25 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 11:22

Operators: London Overground, Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Preston and Lancaster, closing all lines until 13:45. Avanti West Coast / Northern: Buses will replace trains between Preston and Lancaster until 13:45 on Friday. TransPennine Express: Until 13:45, trains between Manchester Airport and Liverpool Lime Street / Edinburgh will run between Manchester Airport and Preston only. Trains between Manchester Airport and Glasgow Central will run a reduced service between Lancaster / Carlisle and Glasgow Central. After 13:45, these trains will run between Manchester Airport and Carlisle only. Rail replacement buses will run between Preston and Lancaster. 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 13 Oct 2026, 09:43

Operators: Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

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 It is not yet known how Elizabeth line will be affected by these engineering works. 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: If you're travelling with Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express, or with Elizabeth line (up to and including Friday 1 January) you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you're travelling with Elizabeth line on Saturday 2 or Sunday 3 January, please check back closer to the time of travel. 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 13 Oct 2026, 09:37

Operators: Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express

Engineering work is taking place between Glasgow Queen Street area, closing some lines. The 19:03 Fort William to Edinburgh service will not call at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. A Rail Replacement bus service will connect with other Caledonian Sleeper services at Dalmuir. The bus will depart Dalmuir at 23:15, arriving at Glasgow Queen Street at 23:45. 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. Caledonian Sleeper information: Boarding times may vary, but are typically around 30 minutes before departure and most rooms are to be vacated immediately upon arrival. For more information about boarding and vacating times you should contact Caledonian Sleeper . Caledonian Double and Club guests have access to Caledonian Sleeper guest lounges before departure and after arrival. You can find more information on this by visiting Caledonian Sleeper’s dedicated Guest Lounges webpage .

From 3 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 06:50

Operators: Caledonian Sleeper

Engineering work is taking place in the Lockerbie area, closing some lines on Sunday night / Monday morning. As a result, the 23:30 London Euston to Glasgow Central service will be retimed to arrive at Carlisle later than usual at 05:10 (Monday morning). Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Caledonian Sleeper information: Boarding times may vary, but are typically around 30 minutes before departure and most rooms are to be vacated immediately upon arrival. For more information about boarding and vacating times you should contact Caledonian Sleeper . Caledonian Double and Club guests have access to Caledonian Sleeper guest lounges before departure and after arrival. You can find more information on this by visiting Caledonian Sleeper’s dedicated Guest Lounges webpage .

From 3 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 06:34

Operators: Caledonian Sleeper

Engineering work is taking place between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction, closing some lines. Until 08:00, no Southern trains will run between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction. Until 12:00, no Southern trains will run between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following services: London Overground between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction Alternative Southern between Clapham Junction and London Victoria London Northwestern Railway between London Euston and Watford Junction London Underground: Victoria line between Victoria and Euston Circle / Central line between Victoria and Shepherds Bush District line between Victoria and West Brompton Bakerloo line between Oxford Circus and Harrow & Wealdstone Local bus routes between affected stations. 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 20 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 13:34

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place between North Wembley and Watford Junction, closing some lines throughout the week from Monday evening until Saturday morning. From Monday to Thursday evenings, the 22:09 and 23:42 London Euston to Northampton services call at Bushey for customers to depart the train only. On Tuesday to Friday mornings, the 00:09 and 00:39 London Euston to Northampton services call at Bushey for customers to depart the train only. Additionally, the following trains will not call at Bushey: 22:39 London Euston to Northampton service (Monday to Thursday) 23:42 London Euston to Northampton service (Tuesday to Friday) Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 8 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 12:25

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Milton Keynes Central and Long Buckby, closing some lines. Until approximately 08:45, train services between London Euston and Northampton will run between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central only. Additionally, the 07:24 London Euston to Birmingham New Street service will run as two separate services, from London Euston to Milton Keynes Central, and then from Northampton to Birmingham New Street. Rail replacement transport will run between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton to help you 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 3 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 10:59

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between between Slough and London Paddington over the Christmas and New Year period, meaning Great Western Railway services will be diverting to run to and from London Euston. To accommodate for the increased number of trains arriving and departing London Euston, Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway services will run to an amended timetable. Avanti West Coast A reduced service will run to and from London Euston from Sunday 27 December to Saturday 3 January. Additionally, services between London Euston and Holyhead will only run between Wolverhampton / Crewe and Holyhead. The exception is the 17:53 service from Holyhead to London Euston on Saturday 27 December, which will run as scheduled but arrive in London Euston slightly later than usual. London Northwestern Railway Services running to and from London Euston will be retimed to either depart / arrive later or earlier. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 10:46

Operators: Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Coventry and Birmingham New Street, closing some lines overnight each night. As a result, from Monday to Thursday each evening, the 23:00 and 23:30 London Euston to Wolverhampton services will divert via an alternative route, not calling at Coventry, Birmingham International or Birmingham New Street. Rail replacement buses will run between Rugby and Coventry, calling at Coventry, Birmingham International or Birmingham New Street to help you 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 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 7 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 09:43

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place between in the Cheddington area, closing some lines. The following services will continue to run but will be diverted via Northampton: 21:23 London Euston to Wolverhampton 21:37 Wolverhampton to London Euston 21:42 London Euston to Wolverhampton Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 2 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 2 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 08:07

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Cardiff Central, closing some lines. The 07:55 Swansea to London Paddington (diverted to London Euston) will also divert between Bridgend and Cardiff Central (via Ninian Park – not calling). It will depart Cardiff Central 08:58 and Newport 09:14. (a few minutes later than normal). Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 3 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 07:26

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Liverpool Lime Street and Mossley Hill, closing all lines. Avanti West Coast: Trains to / from Liverpool Lime Street will run to an amended timetable and be diverted via Earlestown. Please note you may be further affected by engineering work in the Stafford area . East Midlands Railway: No trains will run between Liverpool Lime Street and Sheffield. You should use alternative train operators between these stations. London Northwestern Railway: Trains will start / terminate at Liverpool South Parkway. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on alternative services between Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool South Parkway. Please note you may be further affected by engineering work in the Stafford area . Northern: Trains will run between Hunts Cross and Manchester Oxford Road. A replacement bus service will run between Liverpool Lime Street and Hunts Cross. TransPennine Express: Trains between Liverpool Lime Street and Cleethorpes will start / terminate at Warrington Central. A replacement bus service will operate between Liverpool Lime Street and Warrington Central. 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 8 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, London Northwestern Railway, Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Slateford and Haymarket, closing all lines. No trains will run between Carlisle and Edinburgh all day. ScotRail do not run a service on New Year's Day. Avanti West Coast: No trains will run between Carlisle and Edinburgh all day. Trains between Carlisle and Glasgow Central will not call at Motherwell due to the station being closed. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on rail replacement buses provided by TransPennine Express. CrossCountry: No trains will run between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh / Aberdeen all day. TransPennine Express: Buses will replace trains between Carlisle and Edinburgh all day. 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 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express

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 9 Oct 2026, 07:55

Operators: London Overground

Engineering work is taking place between Crianlarich and Helensburgh Upper, closing all lines. As a result, the following trains will not run: Friday: The 21:15 London Euston to Fort William service (arriving on Saturday 14 November) Sunday: The 19:00 Fort William to London Euston service (arriving Monday 16 November) The 21:00 London Euston to Fort William service (arriving Monday 16 November) Monday: The 21:15 London Euston to Fort William service (arriving on Tuesday 17 November) Monday and Tuesday: The 19:50 Fort William to London Euston service (arriving Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 November) For all trains, replacement buses will run between Fort William and Kingussie via Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge and Tulloch, connecting with Caledonian Sleeper services to / from Inverness: Saturday, Monday and Tuesday: Kingussie - 07:30 Tulloch - 08:35 Roy Bridge - 08:55 Spean Bridge - 09:10 Fort William - 09:45 Sunday: Fort William - 19:00 Spean Bridge - 19:20 Roy Bridge - 19:35 Tulloch - 19:55 Kingussie - 21:00 Monday and Tuesday: Fort William - 19:25 Spean Bridge - 19:45 Roy Bridge - 20:00 Tulloch - 20:20 Kingussie - 21:25 There will be no Caledonian Sleeper service to / from: Corrour Rannoch Bridge of Orchy Upper Tyndrum Crianlarich Ardlui Arrochar & Tarbet Garelochhead Helensburgh Upper Dumbarton Central Dalmuir Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Caledonian Sleeper information: Boarding times may vary, but are typically around 30 minutes before departure and most rooms are to be vacated immediately upon arrival. For more information about boarding and vacating times you should contact Caledonian Sleeper . Caledonian Double and Club guests have access to Caledonian Sleeper guest lounges before departure and after arrival. You can find more information on this by visiting Caledonian Sleeper’s dedicated Guest Lounges webpage . 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 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 17 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 14:30

Operators: Caledonian Sleeper

Engineering work is taking place across the Avanti West Coast network, closing various lines. Monday to Thursday: The 18:52 Edinburgh to London Euston service will divert between Rugby and Milton Keynes Central, and will not call at Northampton The 22:00 London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Runcorn. A replacement bus will run from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Street The 22:03 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly service will divert between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Piccadilly via Crewe and will not call at Macclesfield / Stockport The 22:30 London Euston to Wolverhampton service will divert between Stechford and Wolverhampton via Ascot / Sandwell & Dudley, and will not call at Birmingham New Street The 23:00 London Euston to Wolverhampton service will divert between Stechford and Wolverhampton via Ascot / Sandwell & Dudley, and will not call at Birmingham New Street The 23:30 London Euston to Wolverhampton service will divert between Stechford and Wolverhampton via Ascot / Sandwell & Dudley, and will not call at Birmingham New Street Tuesday to Friday: The 04:57 Wolverhampton to London Euston service will divert via Sandwell & Dudley Rail replacement buses will run between Birmingham International and Wolverhampton, between Rugby, Long Buckby and Northampton, and also between Runcorn and 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 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 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 18 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 11:59

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place on the Caledonian Sleeper network, closing some lines. As a result, the 20:25 Inverness to London Euston service has been retimed to depart from Inverness later at 20:54 on Sunday, and will now call at: Aviemore at 21:48 Kingussie at 22:02 Newtonmore at 22:08 Dalwhinnie at 22:23 Blair Atholl at 22:49 Pitlochry at 23:01 Dunkeld & Birnam at 23:15 Perth at 23:35 Gleneagles at 23:54 Dunblane at 00:10 (Monday) Stirling at 00:20 (Monday) Falkirk Grahamston at 00:35 (Monday) Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Caledonian Sleeper information: Boarding times may vary, but are typically around 30 minutes before departure and most rooms are to be vacated immediately upon arrival. For more information about boarding and vacating times you should contact Caledonian Sleeper . Caledonian Double and Club guests have access to Caledonian Sleeper guest lounges before departure and after arrival. You can find more information on this by visiting Caledonian Sleeper’s dedicated Guest Lounges webpage .

From 15 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 16 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 11:57

Operators: Caledonian Sleeper

Engineering work is taking place between Stechford and Birmingham New Street, closing some lines overnight. The following services will be diverted and will not call at Birmingham New Street. Rail replacement buses will run between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street. Sunday: 23:24 London Euston to Wolverhampton Monday to Wednesday: 22:30 / 23:00 / 23:30 London Euston to Wolverhampton 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 18 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 11:50

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction, closing all lines. London Overground: All day on Sunday, no London Overground trains will run between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction. You can use your tickets at no extra cost on the following services: London Bus Routes: 220 / 337 between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction via Shepherds Bush C1 / 28 between Kensington Olympia and Shepherds Bush C3 between Clapham Junction and Imperial Wharf London Underground: District line between West Brompton and Kensington Olympia Southern: All day on Sunday, no Southern trains will run between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction. You can use your ticket at no extra cost between: Clapham Junction and London Victoria (Southern) London Euston and Watford Junction (London Northwestern Railway) Paper tickets can be used at no extra cost on: London Underground trains: Victoria – Euston (Victoria line) Victoria – Shepherds Bush (Circle and Central line) Victoria – West Brompton (District line) Oxford Circus – Harrow & Wealdstone (Bakerloo line) London Overground trains: Euston – Watford Junction (Lioness line) London Buses: 49 between Shepherds Bush and Clapham Junction 220 and 228 between Shepherd’s Bush and Willesden Junction C1 between Shepherds Bush and Victoria C3 between Earl’s Court and Clapham Junction 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 .

From 15 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 15 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 11:45

Operators: London Overground, Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction, closing some lines. From 19:45 on Saturday evening until 13:00 on Sunday, and then from 20:00 until the end of service on Sunday, no Southern trains will run between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction. You can use your ticket on alternative Southern services between Clapham Junction and London Victoria, and on London Northwestern Railway services between London Euston and Watford Junction at no extra cost. You can use your tickets at no extra cost on London Underground and London Overground services on the following routes: Victoria line between Victoria and Euston Circle / Central line between Victoria and Shepherds Bush District line between Victoria and West Brompton Bakerloo line between Oxford Circus and Harrow & Wealdstone Mildmay line between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction (London Overground) Lioness line between London Euston and Watford Junction (London Overground) Journey times will be extended when using alternative services. 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 .

From 5 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 10:51

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction, closing some lines. From 19:45 on Saturday evening until 13:00 on Sunday, and then from 20:00 until the end of service on Sunday, no Southern trains will run between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction. Additionally before 08:00 on Sunday morning, no trains will run between Clapham Junction and Shepherds Bush. You can use your ticket on alternative Southern services between Clapham Junction and London Victoria, and on London Northwestern Railway services between London Euston and Watford Junction at no extra cost. You can use your tickets at no extra cost on London Underground and London Overground services on the following routes: Victoria line between Victoria and Euston Circle / Central line between Victoria and Shepherds Bush District line between Victoria and West Brompton Bakerloo line between Oxford Circus and Harrow & Wealdstone Mildmay line between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction (London Overground) Lioness line between London Euston and Watford Junction (London Overground) Journey times will be extended when using alternative services. 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 .

From 12 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 10:50

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Maidenhead and London Paddington, closing all lines. Background information on the work can be found below. No trains will be able to run between Maidenhead / Heathrow Airport and London Paddington all weekend. Elizabeth line: The only Elizabeth line trains that will operate throughout the weekend will be a limited service of 2 trains per hour between Reading and Maidenhead. There will be no Elizabeth line service between Maidenhead and Abbey Wood, or between Heathrow Airport and Shenfield, throughout the weekend. Replacement bus services will operate between: Maidenhead and Slough Slough and Ealing Broadway (to connect with London Underground services) Stratford and Romford, calling at all stations except Maryland Romford and Shenfield, calling at all stations. Buses will start from Newbury Park London Underground station (to connect with London Underground services) and then continue at Romford Between Ealing Broadway and Stratford - If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Bus and London Underground routes. 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. Great Western Railway: No trains will run between Maidenhead and London Paddington in either direction. As a result, the following significant changes will be made to train services: High-speed services: Bristol area / South Wales - London Paddington: trains will either terminate at, and start back from Reading (see below), or will be diverted between Swindon and London (via an alternative route through Oxford and Milton Keynes Central), and will run to and from London Euston station - journey times will be extended. South-west England / the Hereford and Worcester area - London Paddington: trains will be amended to terminate at, and start back from Reading (see below). Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington: trains will be amended to terminate at, and start back from Swindon. Swindon - London Paddington: trains will be amended to terminate at, and start back from Reading (see below). Oxford - London Paddington: a very reduced train service will operate between Oxford and Reading only. Alternative services are available between Oxford and London Marylebone with Chiltern Railways. Oxford - Swindon / Bristol Temple Meads: trains will not run but additional trains will operate between Swindon, Chippenham, Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads. Newbury - Reading: trains will run to an amended timetable, and some trains will call additionally at Newbury Racecourse. How to travel between Reading and central London If your train terminates at, or starts from Reading, there will be a special fast direct Great Western Railway train service running each way between Reading and Guildford. These trains will connect with South Western Railway services between Guildford and London Waterloo. Please be aware that the South Western Railway trains on the route between Reading and London Waterloo are likely to be extremely busy or restricted due to a rugby event all weekend at Twickenham. Local services: Reading - London Paddington: trains will only operate between Reading, Twyford and Maidenhead Didcot Parkway - London Paddington: trains will only operate between Didcot Parkway, stations to / from Reading, Twyford and Maidenhead Maidenhead - Taplow - Burnham - Slough: a replacement bus service will operate for onward connections. Slough customers can travel via Windsor & Eton Central, then walk to Windsor & Eton Riverside for stations to / from London Waterloo Slough - Windsor & Eton Central: trains will operate normally except that last 2 trains each way will be replaced by road transport West Ealing - Greenford: trains will not run . You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Buses and London Underground services Maidenhead - Marlow: trains will run normally Twyford - Henley-on-Thames: trains will run normally Night Riviera Sleeper services on Sunday night: 23:50 London Paddington to Penzance “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will be amended, and will start from London Euston at 23:15. 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” Sleeper Service will operate to London Paddington as normal. Heathrow Express: No trains will run between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport. Background information: Network Rail are replacing and enhancing the eastern side of Dolphin Junction, between Slough and Langley stations, to reduce rail traffic congestion and improve reliability for journeys through the Thames Valley into London. It follows an upgrade on the western side of the junction during Christmas 2025. Work is taking place to install new overhead electrification equipment. With a new track layout being installed, the position of existing masts and gantries that carry the overhead power lines needs to change, along with some of the signalling equipment. Points operating equipment is being updated to state of the art technology. Once complete, the new track layout will reduce congestion by allowing trains to enter the junction, change lines and exit at greater speed. Project information on the work taking place is available on the Network Rail website . Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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 28 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 09:21

Operators: Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express

Engineering work is taking place late night in the Stockport area, closing some lines. The last direct service between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly will be the 18:33 departure. The 18:53 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, will run as far as Stockport, with a connecting rail replacement bus service to Manchester Piccadilly. 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 8 Oct 2026, 08:47

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Birmingham New Street area, closing some lines. The 22:30, 23:00 and 23:30 London Euston to Wolverhampton services will be diverted, not calling at Birmingham New Street. These trains are also impacted by overnight engineering work between Milton Keynes Central and Rugby. Some trains will be diverted via Northampton, extending journey times. A replacement bus service will operate between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street / Wolverhampton. Please note, on Thursday the 23:00 London Euston to Wolverhampton service will not run. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place between Northampton and Rugby, closing all lines via Long Buckby. Trains between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham New Street will run between London Euston and Northampton, and between Rugby and Birmingham International (Sunday and Monday) / Birmingham New Street (Tuesday to Thursday) only. Rail replacement buses will run between Northampton and Rugby via Long Buckby all week. On Friday, the 21:13 Crewe to Northampton service will divert between Rugby and Northampton, and will terminate at Milton Keynes Central. A rail replacement bus will run from Rugby to Northampton via Long Buckby. 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 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 6 Oct 2026, 09:17

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place in the Carlisle area, closing some lines. As a result, the 23:30 (Sunday) London Euston to Glasgow Central service will be retimed to arrive at Carlisle at 05:10 (Monday) . Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Caledonian Sleeper information: Boarding times may vary, but are typically around 30 minutes before departure and most rooms are to be vacated immediately upon arrival. For more information about boarding and vacating times you should contact Caledonian Sleeper . Caledonian Double and Club guests have access to Caledonian Sleeper guest lounges before departure and after arrival. You can find more information on this by visiting Caledonian Sleeper’s dedicated Guest Lounges webpage .

From 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 28 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 5 Oct 2026, 12:56

Operators: Caledonian Sleeper

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 5 Oct 2026, 11:22

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place between Bristol Parkway and Newport, closing some lines on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. As a result, the 21:42 London Euston to Swansea service will run up to 5 minutes later than usual between Bristol Parkway and Newport. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 30 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 31 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 5 Oct 2026, 08:41

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place in the Crewe area, closing some lines. As a result of this work, Avanti West Coast trains between London Euston and Holyhead will not run. You should use instead use alternative Avanti West Coast services to travel between London Euston and Crewe, where you can change for a Transport for Wales rail replacement bus service between Crewe and Chester. From Chester, Transport for Wales services are operating to Holyhead. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 5 Oct 2026, 06:21

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place in the London Euston area, closing some lines. From 09:30 until the end of service, trains that run directly between London Euston and Tring only will not run. You should use your ticket on alternative services running between London Euston and Tring at no extra cost. These services may be retimed. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 7 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 7 Nov 2026, 23:58 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 13:27

Operators: London Northwestern Railway