Disruptions & planned work

The emergency services are dealing with an incident in the Newcastle area. Whilst they attend the incident, some lines are closed. As a result, trains running to / from and through Newcastle may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 12:00. A visual disruption map video is available. There are a number of different options available to help you complete your journey. Please check your whole journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner as some of the alternative routes listed below that you can use your ticket on may also be affected by this disruption. CrossCountry customer advice: You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following: The two CrossCountry services operating before and after your cancelled service Avanti West Coast services between Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street LNER services between Edinburgh and York Northern services between York and Sheffield via Leeds TransPennine Express services between Edinburgh and Newcastle / York / Leeds If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost Unfortunately, any seat reservations will not be carried over to another train, but Coach B, H and L are our unreserved coaches on CrossCountry services (where available) so please head to them. LNER customer advice: You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following: Avanti West Coast services between Glasgow Central / Edinburgh and Manchester / London Euston CrossCountry between Edinburgh / Newcastle and York, Leeds / Doncaster, Sheffield Northern services between Carlisle and Newcastle TransPennine Express between Newcastle / York and Leeds, Manchester Northern customer advice: Services on the following routes will be affected by this disruption: Between Carlisle and Newcastle / Middlesbrough Between Ashington and Newcastle Between Chathill / Morpeth and Newcastle Between Newcastle and Darlington Between Hexham and Newcastle What should I do? You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available. Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption – please check your whole journey before travelling. Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends. Road transport: Road transport has been requested in case disruption continues. More information will be provided once operators and timings have been confirmed. Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport. Journey times may be extended whilst travelling by road transport. TransPennine Express customer advice: You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following: CrossCountry services between Newcastle, York and Leeds LNER services between Newcastle, York and Leeds Northern services between Newcastle, York and Leeds Please note that other train operators may also be experiencing disruption today. Please allow extra time for your journey and check before you travel. Ticket flexibility: If your train is cancelled, you will be able to travel on an alternative service operated by any other participating train company , either two hours before or two hours after the original departure time of the cancelled service, in order to reach your destination. If you decide not to travel or cannot complete your journey due to cancellations, you are entitled to a full refund from your original point of sale. For further information and guidance please contact your train company or speak to a member of railway staff. Check before you travel: You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner . For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey. Compensation: You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

From 21 Oct 2026, 08:26 · End time not supplied · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 09:13

Operators: CrossCountry, LNER, Lumo, Northern, TransPennine Express

Storm Austen has been named by the Met Office. Yellow weather warnings have been issued for the morning of Friday 23 October, covering large parts of southern Wales and south west England. The warning, for strong winds, may cause some disruption from the start of service through until around midday. A visual disruption map video is available. Please be aware that weather warnings, including the locations and timings, may change as the forecast evolves - we will update this message once more is known. Please check your entire journey before you travel. When using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner, please take note of any service updates that may be showing with a warning triangle on your journey. The forecasted weather may cause trains to be disrupted: High winds can mean trains have to run at slower speeds than usual to operate safely Strong winds can also bring down trees and other debris that blocks tracks and damages power lines Weather related disruptions: There are currently no weather related disruptions to report. We will update this section as and when any information is received regarding this. Additional information: Strong west to north-westerly winds may spread across southern parts of Wales and England on Friday 23 October. Gusts of 50-60 mph are possible and some coastal or exposed areas could see 70 mph or more, but at this time there is uncertainty in where the strongest winds will be. There will be some periods of heavy rain which will make travel more difficult. Whilst it will remain breezy the winds will probably ease late morning into the early afternoon. 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. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim

From 20 Oct 2026, 09:33 · End time not supplied · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 06:12

Operators: National Rail

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

From 16 Sept 2026, 12:11 · End time not supplied · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 08:22

Operators: National Rail

Engineering work is taking place between Leicester and East Midlands Parkway, closing some lines on Monday to Wednesday evenings. As a result, the 22:51 Leicester to Nottingham service will start from Leicester at 22:59, will depart Loughborough earlier than usual at 23:10, and then run up to 5 minutes earlier through to Nottingham. The train will not call at Syston, Sileby or Barrow-on-Soar. A replacement bus will run from Leicester to Loughborough, serving these stations. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 28 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 08:44

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place around Nottingham, and between Warrington Central and Liverpool Lime Street, closing various lines early on Tuesday to Friday mornings. The 05:21 Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street train will start from Nottingham earlier than scheduled at 05:11, it will then depart Chesterfield later than scheduled at 05:54 The 06:49 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich train will start from Warrington Central at 07:17. An earlier rail replacement bus will run from Widnes to Warrington Central, connecting with the train. For travel between Liverpool Lime Street and Widnes, you can use alternative trains at no extra cost Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 29 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 08:44

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Peterborough and Sleaford / Lincoln, closing all lines on Thursday evening. As a result: The 21:46 Lincoln to Peterborough train will terminate at Sleaford at 22:16. A rail replacement bus will run from Sleaford to Peterborough The 23:09 Peterborough to Lincoln train will no longer run. A rail replacement bus will run from Peterborough to Lincoln Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 1 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 1 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 08:42

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the East Midlands Railway network, closing some lines. Monday: The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby train will depart Kettering earlier than scheduled at 00:31, it will continue to run up to 18 minutes earlier than scheduled through to Derby. It will no longer call at Wellingborough or Leicester. Customers travelling to / from Wellingborough or Leicester are advised to use alternative services. The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart Kettering later than scheduled at 00:59, it will continue to run up to 12 minutes later through to Derby, where it will terminate at 02:10. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between East Midlands Parkway and Nottingham, calling at Beeston. Monday to Thursday: The 22:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart Loughborough later than scheduled at 00:05, it will continue to run up to 6 minutes later through to Derby, where it will terminate at 00:21. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between East Midlands Parkway and Nottingham, calling at Beeston. Tuesday to Thursday: The 21:42 Nottingham to London St Pancras International train will depart Luton Airport Parkway earlier than scheduled at 23:14, it will continue to run up to 10 minutes earlier through to London St Pancras International. The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby train will depart Luton Airport Parkway later than scheduled at 23:51, it will then depart Kettering earlier than scheduled at 00:26, it will continue to run up to 23 minutes earlier than scheduled through to Derby. It will no longer call at Wellingborough or Leicester. Customers travelling to / from Wellingborough or Leicester are advised to use alternative services. The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart Market Harborough earlier than scheduled at 01:07, it will then depart Leicester later than scheduled at 01:29, it will continue to run up to 9 minutes later through to Derby, where it will terminate at 02:07. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between East Midlands Parkway and Nottingham, calling at Beeston. The 23:55 London St Pancras International to Corby train will depart Luton Airport Parkway later than scheduled at 00:36, it will continue to run 1 minute later through to Bedford, where it will depart earlier than scheduled at 0102. It will continue to run up to 2 minutes earlier through to Kettering where it will depart later than scheduled at 01:25, it will continue to run 2 minutes later to Corby. Tuesday to Friday: The 04:14 Derby to London St Pancras International train will depart Loughborough earlier than scheduled at 04:31, it will continue to run up to 10 minutes earlier through to Luton Airport Parkway, where it will return to its scheduled departure time. The 05:40 Corby to London St Pancras International train will depart Corby earlier than scheduled at 05:37, it will continue to run up to 3 minutes earlier through to Bedford, where it will depart later than scheduled at 06:11. It will continue to run 1 minute later through to London St Pancras International. The 22:33 Corby to London St Pancras International train will depart Luton earlier than scheduled at 23:19, it will continue to run up to 2 minutes earlier through to London St Pancras International. The 22:47 London St Pancras International to Corby train will depart London St Pancras International earlier than scheduled at 22:38, it will then return to its scheduled departure time from Luton Airport Parkway. It will then depart Bedford earlier than scheduled at 23:42, it will continue to run up to 1 minute earlier through to Kettering. Friday: The 21:42 Nottingham to London St Pancras International train will depart Luton Airport Parkway earlier than scheduled at 23:12, it will continue to run up to 13 minutes earlier through to London St Pancras International. The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby train will depart Luton Airport Parkway later than scheduled at 23:49, it will then depart Wellingborough earlier than scheduled at 00:21. It will continue to run up to 2 minutes earlier through to Leicester, where it will return to its scheduled departure time. The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart Kettering earlier than scheduled at 00:53, it will continue to run up to 6 minutes earlier through to Nottingham. The 23:55 London St Pancras International to Corby train will depart Bedford earlier than scheduled at 01:00. It will continue to run up to 3 minutes earlier through to Kettering where it will depart later than scheduled at 01:25, it will continue to run 2 minutes later to Corby. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 11 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 15 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 07:20

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Yorka and Scarborough, closing some lines. Monday and Tuesday: Buses replace trains between York and Scarborough. Wednesday: Buses replace trains between York and Malton. Check before you travel: These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 11 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 13 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 17:26

Operators: TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Marsden and Mirfield, closing all lines. No trains will run between Stalybridge and Huddersfield / Brighouse / Wakefield Kirkgate all week. Northern: Sheffield - Huddersfield via Lockwood: Buses will replace trains between Lockwood and Huddersfield. Saturday, Monday to Friday: Trains between Leeds and Manchester Victoria via Dewsbury will run between Leeds and Halifax via Dewsbury and between Todmorden and Manchester Victoria. Sunday: Trains between Leeds and Manchester Victoria via Bradford Interchange will run to an amended timetable. TransPennine Express: No trains will call at Huddersfield, but will call additionally at Brighouse. Trains between Manchester Victoria and Redcar Central will call additionally at Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd and Sowerby Bridge. Trains between Manchester Victoria and Scarborough will not call at Castleford. Rail replacement buses will run between Stalybridge, Brighouse, Huddersfield and Wakefield Kirkgate. From Monday to Friday, buses will also run between Manchester Airport and Huddersfield, and between Marsden and Brighouse. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Northern on or before Friday 15 January and with TransPenninee Express on or before Friday January 8, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 17:12

Operators: Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between London Waterloo and Queenstown Road (Battersea) / Earlsfield, closing various lines. On Sunday and Monday, trains to / from London Waterloo will run to a reduced and amended timetable. The following services are affected further: On Sunday, trains between London Waterloo and Weymouth will call additionally at Farnborough. On Monday, these trains will call additionally at Clapham Junction / Woking / Basingstoke. On both days, trains between London Waterloo and Poole / Portsmouth Harbour via Eastleigh will run between Basingstoke and Poole / Portsmouth Harbour only. Trains between London Waterloo and Salisbury will run between Basingstoke and Salisbury only. On Monday, trains between London Waterloo and Poole / Portsmouth Harbour via Guildford will call additionally at Clapham Junction. Some of these trains will run between Woking and Portsmouth Harbour only. Trains between London Waterloo and Chessington South will run between Wimbledon and Chessington South only. Trains between London Waterloo and Guildford via Epsom will run between Wimbledon and Guildford only. Trains between London Waterloo / Wimbledon and Guildford via Cobham will run between Surbiton and Guildford only. On Monday, these services call additionally at Raynes Park / New Malden / Berrylands. Trains between London Waterloo and London Waterloo via Richmond / Wimbledon will run between London Waterloo and Kingston. On Monday, trains between London Waterloo and Shepperton will run between Kingston and Shepperton. Trains between London Waterloo and Richmond via Hounslow will not run after 12:00. Trains between London Waterloo and Dorking will not run. You can use your ticket on Southern services between Clapham Junction / Epsom and Dorking at no extra cost. On Monday, buses will replace trains between Clapham Junction and Surbiton via Wimbledon. You can also use your tickets at no extra cost on the following services: London Underground District line services between London stations and Wimbledon Southern services between London Victoria / London Bridge and Epsom Thameslink services between London Blackfriars / Farringdon / London St Pancras International and Wimbledon Please note that on Monday trains in the Twickenham area will be busier than usual due to rugby union fixtures at Twickenham Stadium. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 28 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 15:12

Operators: South Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Northampton and Rugby, closing various lines. The 18:52 Edinburgh to London Euston service will: (Monday to Wednesday) divert between Rugby and Milton Keynes, not calling at Northampton (Thursday) terminate at Preston (Friday) start from Carlisle at 20:05 and divert between Rugby and Milton Keynes, not calling at Northampton A rail replacement bus will run from Rugby to Long Buckby / Northampton, departing at 23:55 (excluding Thursday). Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 28 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 14:51

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place at Birmingham New Street, closing all lines over the Christmas period. There will be no trains running, to, from, or through the station. This is a five day planned closure, with services resuming on Tuesday 29 December. Avanti West Coast: Trains will run to an amended timetable and will be unable to call at Birmingham New Street. Replacement buses will be provided between: Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International CrossCountry: Trains will run between: Coleshill Parkway and Stansted Airport Nottingham and Cardiff Central Edinburgh and Plymouth Manchester Piccadilly and Bournemouth Replacement bus services (organised by CrossCountry) will run between: Coleshill Parkway, Water Orton and Birmingham New Street Worcestershire Parkway and Birmingham New Street Tamworth, Wilnecote and Birmingham New Street Birmingham International and Coleshill Parkway Birmingham International and Worcestershire Parkway Wolverhampton and Worcestershire Parkway Replacement bus services (organised by other operators) will run between: Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street (Avanti West Coast) Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street (West Midlands Railway / Avanti West Coast) London Northwestern Railway: London Euston / Northampton - Birmingham New Street: Trains will run between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham International only. Rail replacement buses will operate between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street. Birmingham New Street - Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street: Trains will run between Wolverhampton and Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street only - to an amended timetable at reduced frequency. At Wolverhampton, you can connect to train services to Sandwell and Dudley where rail replacement buses will be available to Smethwick Galton Bridge. From Smethwick Galton Bridge, continue your journey on trains to Birmingham Snow Hill, with up to five trains per hour operating. Transport for Wales: No trains will run between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on alternative services via Birmingham New Street to complete your journey. West Midlands Railway: Birmingham International - Rugeley Trent Valley: Trains will run between Wolverhampton and Rugeley Trent Valley (at a reduced frequency), calling additionally at Willenhall and Darlaston, and will not call at stations between Birmingham International - Birmingham New Street and Tame Bridge Parkway. Rail replacement buses will operate between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street Shrewsbury - Birmingham New Street: Trains will run between Shrewsbury and Sandwell & Dudley only - to an amended timetable at reduced frequency, calling additionally at Coseley and Tipton, and will not call at Willenhall, Darlaston and Tame Bridge Parkway. Passengers travelling to / from Willenhall, Darlaston and Tame Bridge Parkway are advised to travel on other services Wolverhampton - Walsall: Trains will run between Wolverhampton and Sandwell & Dudley only (at a reduced frequency). Rail replacement buses will operate between Sandwell & Dudley and Smethwick Rolfe Street, via Smethwick Galton Bridge (change for train services to Birmingham Snow Hill and Birmingham Moor Street) and between Birmingham New Street and Walsall Birmingham New Street - Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford: Trains will run to an amended timetable, will not call at University, Barnt Green or Bromsgrove, and will be diverted to terminate at / start from Birmingham Snow Hill (instead of Birmingham New Street) Lichfield Trent Valley / Four Oaks - Bromsgrove / Redditch: Trains will not run. Rail replacement buses will operate between Lichfield Trent Valley and Birmingham New Street, between Birmingham New Street and Longbridge / Barnt Green / Bromsgrove / Droitwich Spa, and between Longbridge / Barnt Green and Redditch. Due to limited capacity and extended journey times, customers travelling on these routes are advised to use local bus services for journeys into Birmingham. Birmingham New Street - Kings Norton (via Kings Heath): Trains will not run and rail replacement buses will operate instead Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 24 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 28 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 14:03

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

Engineering work is taking place between 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 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 20 Oct 2026, 13:17

Operators: Great Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink

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

From 28 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 12:43

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

Engineering work is taking place between Huddersfield and Leeds, closing some lines. As a result, the 21:42 Liverpool Lime Street to York service will not call at Dewsbury. A replacement bus will run from Brighouse to Leeds via Dewsbury. Check before you travel: These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 7 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 11:42

Operators: TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, closing all lines on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, and also on Wednesday evening. As a result, the following trains will not run, and will be replaced by buses: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: The 05:51 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service The 06:09 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction service Wednesday only: The 22:45 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service The 23:08 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction service Trains on Tuesday or Thursday are not affected by this engineering work. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 10:53

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Radyr and Pontypridd, closing all lines until 16:35 on Sunday. As a result, buses will replace trains between Radyr and Pontypridd before 16:35. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 15 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 15 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 07:48

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place in the Forest Gate area, closing all lines. Elizabeth line: Sunday 27 December to Friday 1 January: No trains will run between Stratford (London) and Romford. Rail replacement buses are running between these stations to help you complete your journey. Train services will be revised to run between London Paddington and Stratford (London) and between Romford and Shenfield only. If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Underground Piccadilly line services via any reasonable route to / from Heathrow Airport. If you are using contactless payment / Oyster card, you can also use the above alternative travel options but you will be required to pay the normal tap in / tap out fares for your journey. Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 January: No Service between Romford and Stratford. Services to operate between Stratford and Paddington / Heathrow Airport Romford and Shenfield Additional information: Across this period, Elizabeth line are affected on other parts of their network. You can find more information on the major service changes to, from, and through London Paddington . Greater Anglia: Sunday 27 December to Sunday 3 January: Replacement buses will run between: Newbury Park (London Underground) and Shenfield Newbury Park (London Underground) and Ingatestone You can use your ticket at no extra cost between London Liverpool Street / Stratford (London) and Newbury Park. Trains will continue to run between Shenfield and Southend Victoria / Clacton-on-Sea / Ipswich / Norwich. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 07:48

Operators: Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line

Major engineering work is taking place between Slough and London Paddington, closing all lines over the Christmas and New Year period. Elizabeth line: Saturday 26 December: As part of the closure of the railway on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, no trains will run. Sunday 27 December to Wednesday 30 December: Trains will not run between Reading and London Paddington. Trains will be amended to run between London Paddington and Stratford (London) / Abbey Wood only. Rail replacement buses will run between Slough and Ealing Broadway / Hillingdon to help you complete your journey. (Hillingdon and Ealing Broadway both have connections to / from central London via the underground). If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following operators’ services: London Underground Piccadilly line services on any reasonable route to / from Heathrow Airport Great Western Railway services between Reading and Slough Thursday 31 December and Friday 1 January Trains will not run between Reading and Slough. Trains will be amended to run between Heathrow Airport and London Paddington / Stratford (London) / Abbey Wood only. Rail replacement buses will run between Slough and Hayes & Harlington to help you complete your journey. If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the Great Western Railway services between Reading and Slough. Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 January Trains will not run between West Drayton and Reading. A full service will operate to / from Heathrow Airport. Additional information: Across this period, Elizabeth line are affected on other parts of their network. You can find more information on the service changes between London Liverpool Street and Shenfield . Great Western Railway: Saturday 26 December: As part of the closure of the railway on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, no trains will run. Sunday 27 December to Sunday 3 January: Long distance trains: No long distance trains will run between Reading and London Paddington. Trains that usually run between Carmarthen / Swansea / Bristol Temple Meads and London Paddington will divert to run via Oxford / Milton Keynes Central (not calling at either) and run to / from London Euston instead of to / from London Paddington. Trains that usually run between Penzance / Plymouth / Hereford / Great Malvern / Worcester / Swindon and London Paddington will be amended to start / terminate at Reading instead of starting / terminating at London Paddington. Local trains: No Great Western Railway trains will run between Slough and London Paddington. An amended train service will run between Reading and Slough. Trains between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central / Maidenhead / Marlow, and also between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames will operate normally. Greenford - West Ealing: From Monday 28 December to Sunday 3 January , trains will not run between these stations. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Buses and London Underground services. Great Western Railway ticket acceptance: Chiltern Railways between Oxford and London Marylebone South Western Railway between Reading and London Waterloo South Western Railway between Windsor & Eton Riverside (a short distance from Windsor & Eton Central) and London Waterloo Heathrow Express: Saturday 26 December to Wednesday 30 December: No train services will run. Thursday 31 December to Sunday 3 January: A normal train service will run. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are using contactless payment / Oyster card, you can also use the above alternative travel options but you will be required to pay the normal tap in / tap out fares for your journey. You can plan your journey on London Underground / London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 26 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 07:44

Operators: Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express

Engineering work is taking place in the Holyhead area, closing all lines. Avanti West Coast: Trains will run between London Euston and Chester. A replacement bus service will run between Chester and Holyhead. Transport for Wales: Transport for Wales have not yet confirmed how they are affected by these works. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast on or before the 22 January, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are travelling with Transport for Wales, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 9 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 29 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 06:53

Operators: Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales

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). This train will arrive at / depart from Bridgend a few minutes later than normal. The 21:48 and 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea services will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry (not calling). These trains will arrive at / depart from Bridgend later than normal. Monday to Friday: The 03:46 (departing 03:39) Swansea to London Paddington service will divert between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Barry (not calling). The train will depart at normal time from Cardiff Central and beyond. 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, 21:16

Operators: Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Maidenhead and Reading, closing some lines overnight. The 00:02 and 00:53 London Paddington to Reading services, and the 00:19 Reading to London Paddington service, will not call at Burnham or Taplow. Rail replacement buses will run between Slough, Burnham and Taplow. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 12 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 15 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 16:06

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Exeter St Davids and Exmouth, closing some lines. The 23:40 (Monday to Thursday) Exeter St Davids to Exmouth and 00:19 Exmouth to Exeter St Davids (Tuesday to Thursday) service will not run and will be replaced by buses. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 11 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 14 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 15:45

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Didcot Parkway, closing some lines. The following services will use alternative platforms at Tilehurst, Goring & Streatley and Cholsey, and will not call at Pangbourne: Monday to Wednesday: 22:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway 23:26 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington 23:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway Tuesday to Thursday: 03:55 (departing 03:46) Oxford to Reading (travel by later services, no buses provided) Friday: The 23:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway Rail replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 11 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 15 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 15:35

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Taunton and Exeter St Davids, closing some lines overnight. Saturday: The 23:50 London Paddington to Penzance "Night Riviera" service will divert between Reading and Exeter St Davids via Honiton (not calling), arriving at Exeter St Davids approximately 20 minutes later than usual. Sunday: The 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington "Night Riviera" service will depart Exeter St Davids earlier than usual at 00:58 (Monday), where it will divert between Exeter St Davids and Reading via Honiton (not calling). Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 9 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 14:55

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Reigate and Redhill, closing all lines. Gatwick Express: It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back at a later date for more information. Great Western Railway: Trains between Reading and Gatwick Airport will run between Reading and Reigate only. Buses will replace trains between Reigate and Redhill, and between Redhill and Gatwick Airport. You can use your ticket on Southern buses between Reigate and Redhill. Southern: It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back at a later date for more information. Thameslink: It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back at a later date for more information. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Great Western Railway, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are travelling with Gatwick Express, Southern, or Thameslink, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 9 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 14:21

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

Engineering work is taking place between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction, closing all lines. Great Western Railway: Due to South Western Railway diverting their trains between Westbury and Castle Cary, trains between Swindon / Gloucester and Weymouth will run to an amended timetable. South Western Railway: All day on Sunday, buses will replace trains between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction. Trains between London Waterloo and Salisbury, and between Yeovil Junction and beyond will run to an amended timetable. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 10 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 14:01

Operators: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: From 23:45 until the end of service services between Bromley North and Grove Park will not run. You will be able to use London Buses routes 126 and 261 at no extra cost between Bromley North and Grove Park. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: The 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham service will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham (Kent) and Faversham calling at all stations except Higham, Newington and Teynham. The 22:10 London Victoria to Dover Priory will be replaced by accessible buses between Faversham, Canterbury East and Dover Priory. A minibus will run from Faversham to Selling*. *If you are travelling to or from Selling and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team , send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so Southeastern can ensure appropriate transport is available for you. From 23:50 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Sittingbourne and Faversham, Herne Bay and Ramsgate. The Accessible replacement buses will not serve Teynham, a minibus will run between Sittingbourne and Faversham via Teynham* *If you are travelling to or from Teynham and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact Southeastern accessible travel team , send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so Southeastern can ensure appropriate transport is available for you. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: From 23:10 until the end of service, trains between London Victoria and Orpington via Beckenham Junction will be diverted between London Victoria and Shortlands and will stop additionally at Denmark Hill. Accessible replacement buses will run between Denmark Hill and Orpington via Beckenham Junction calling at all stations except Brixton. Trains towards London Victoria will run non-stop between Shortlands and London Victoria. Change at Bromley South for an accessible bus to London Victoria calling at all stations via Beckenham Junction except Brixton. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: From 01:00 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Slade Green and Dartford. After 00:45, the last trains between London and Dartford via Bexleyheath will be diverted to Slade Green and connect with a replacement bus service between Slade Green and Dartford / Gravesend. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 11 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 15 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 13:50

Operators: Southeastern

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 on the lines near Petts Wood and Orpington. On Saturday, two out of the four lines will be closed, and fewer trains will be able to run. On Sunday, all lines through Petts Wood and Orpington will be closed. Saturday: Petts Wood station: Platforms 3 and 4 will be closed. Trains towards London will use platform 1, trains towards Orpington will use platform 2. Hastings Line: Stopping services between London Charing Cross and Tunbridge Wells will not run. Grove Park Line: Stopping services between London Cannon Street and Orpington will not run. Bromley South Line: Trains between London Victoria and Orpington will run every 30 minutes. Sunday: Accessible replacement buses will run between: Bromley South and Orpington calling at all stations Chislehurst and Sevenoaks calling at all stations Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will run at different times than usual for part of the journey and run via an alternative route between London Bridge and Sevenoaks. Hastings Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings will run at different times than usual for part of their journey, will be diverted via an alternative route and will not be able to stop at Orpington. Bromley South Line: Trains between London Victoria and Orpington will only run between London Victoria and Bromley South. Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will only run between London Charing Cross and Chislehurst. The following stations will be closed on Sunday, and will only be served by accessible buses: Petts Wood Orpington Chelsfield Knockholt Dunton Green 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, 12:54

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place between Maidenhead and Reading, closing some lines overnight. On Saturday, the 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service will not call at Taplow or Burnham. On Sunday, the 00:34 London Paddington to Reading service will not call at Burnham or Taplow. Rail replacement buses will run between Slough, Burnham and Taplow. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 9 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 12:45

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place in the London Euston area, closing some lines. The 21:15 London Euston to Aberdeen / Fort William / Inverness service will depart earlier at 21:10 from London Euston. 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 11 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 11 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 12:35

Operators: Caledonian Sleeper

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 (where the bus terminates) Sunday: Fort William - 19:00 Spean Bridge - 19:20 Roy Bridge - 19:35 Tulloch - 19:55 Kingussie - 21:00 (where the bus terminates) Monday and Tuesday: Fort William - 19:25 Spean Bridge - 19:45 Roy Bridge - 20:00 Tulloch - 20:20 Kingussie - 21:25 (where the bus terminates) 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 19 Oct 2026, 12:09

Operators: Caledonian Sleeper

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. They are scheduled to depart at the following times: 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 (where the bus terminates) Sunday: Fort William - 19:00 Spean Bridge - 19:20 Roy Bridge - 19:35 Tulloch - 19:55 Kingussie - 21:00 (where the bus terminates) Monday and Tuesday: Fort William - 19:25 Spean Bridge - 19:45 Roy Bridge - 20:00 Tulloch - 20:20 Kingussie - 21:25 (where the bus terminates) Stations without a Caledonian Sleeper service: There will be no Caledonian Sleeper service to / from the following stations while 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 13 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 17 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 12:09

Operators: Caledonian Sleeper

Engineering work is taking place between Doncaster and Leeds, closing some lines overnight. Monday to Thursday: The 22:40 London Kings Cross to Leeds service will terminate at Doncaster Monday to Friday: The 23:33 London Kings Cross to Leeds service will depart earlier than usual at 23:08, and will terminate at Doncaster. A rail replacement bus service will run between Doncaster and Leeds (departing 01:37) The 23:08 London Kings Cross to York service will depart later than usual at 23:33 Friday: The 22:40 London Kings Cross to Leeds service will be diverted between Doncaster and Leeds, and will not call at Wakefield Westgate You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the earlier 21:40 London Kings Cross to Leeds service for connections to / from Wakefield Westgate. 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, 12:02

Operators: LNER

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 late night between Lincoln and Cleethorpes, closing some lines. The 19:41 Matlock to Cleethorpes train will terminate at Market Rasen at 22:08. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between Market Rasen and Cleethorpes, calling at Barnetby, Habrough and Grimsby Town. 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, 11:40

Operators: East Midlands Railway