Disruptions & planned work

Engineering work is taking place early morning between Watford Junction and Wolverton, closing some lines. The 06:39 and 07:10 Milton Keynes Central to London Euston services will not run, with rail replacement buses operating between Northampton / Milton Keynes Central and Watford Junction. Passengers are advised to travel on London Overground services between Watford Junction and London Euston at no extra cost. The 06:55 London Euston to Northampton service will not run and rail replacement buses will operate. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 12:47

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction, closing all lines. London Overground: No trains will run between Richmond / Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction. Ticket acceptance: If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following operators’ services: Local bus 220 and 337 for journeys between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction via Shepherds Bush Local bus C1 and 28 for journeys between Shepherds Bush and Kensington Olympia London Underground District line for West Brompton Local bus C3 between Clapham Junction and Imperial Wharf London Underground District line between Richmond and Gunnersbury London Underground Piccadilly or District line and local bus 70 between Acton Town and South Acton London Underground Central line / local bus 218 between West Acton and Acton Central 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. 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: London Euston and Watford Junction (London Northwestern Railway) Paper tickets can be used at no extra cost on: London Underground / London Overground trains: Victoria – Euston (Victoria line) Victoria – Shepherds Bush (Circle and Central line) Victoria – West Brompton (District line) Oxford Circus – Harrow & Wealdstone (Bakerloo line) Euston – Watford Junction (Lioness line) London Buses: 49 between Shepherds Bush and Clapham Junction 220 and 228 between Shepherds 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 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 11:19

Operators: London Overground, Southern

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 in the Clapham Junction / Balham area, closing some lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings. The 23:07 Epsom Downs to London Victoria service will not call at Battersea Park: For London Victoria, you should travel to Clapham Junction, then change for a train back towards London Victoria For Battersea Park should travel to London Victoria, then catch a train back towards Battersea Park The 23:37 London Victoria to West Croydon train will not run. A replacement bus will run from Balham to West Croydon. You can use alternative Southern trains between London Victoria and Balham at no extra cost. The 23:56 London Victoria to Streatham Hill train will terminate at Balham. A replacement bus will run from Balham to Streatham Hill. Watford Junction - Clapham Junction / East Croydon: The 22:10 East Croydon to Watford Junction train will terminate at Shepherds Bush The 23:42 Watford Junction to Clapham Junction train will not run You can use alternative London Overground or London Northwestern Railway trains at no extra cost. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 7 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 10:21

Operators: Southern

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

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

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Willesden Junction and Harrow & Wealdstone, closing all lines. No trains will run between Willesden Junction and Harrow & Wealdstone. If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following operators’ services: London Northwestern Railway services between London Euston, Harrow & Wealdstone, Bushey and Watford Junction London Underground Metropolitan line to Northwick Park for Kenton and South Kenton Chiltern Railways services to Wembley Stadium then local bus route 483 for Wembley Central, North Wembley and local bus 440 to Stonebridge Park Local buses 487 and 228 to Harlesden from Willesden Junction If you are using contactless payment / Oyster card, you can also use the above alternative travel options but you will be required to pay the normal tap in / tap out fares for your journey. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / local bus routes by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

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

Operators: London Overground

Engineering work is taking place 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 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 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 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 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 St Albans Abbey and Watford Junction, closing all lines early on Saturday morning. As a result: The 05:50 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service will not run, and will be replaced by an earlier replacement bus, departing from Watford Junction at 05:20, Watford North at 05:25, Garston at 05:35, Bricket Wood at 05:46, How Wood (Hertfordshire) at 05:52, Park Street at 05:58, and arriving at St Albans Abbey at 06:03 The 06:13 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction service will not run, and will be replaced by an earlier replacement bus, departing from St Albans Abbey at 06:05, Park Street at 06:11, How Wood (Hertfordshire) at 06:17, Bricket Wood at 06:23, Garston at 06:34, Watford North at 06:44, arriving at Watford Junction at 06:48 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 24 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 2 Oct 2026, 11:01

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place in the Shepherds Bush area, closing all lines. London Overground: No service between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction. If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following operators’ services: Local bus 220 and 337 for journeys between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction via Shepherds Bush Local bus C1 and 28 for journeys between Shepherds Bush and Kensington Olympia Local bus C3 between Clapham Junction and Imperial Wharf London Underground District line for West Brompton 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. Southern: No Southern trains will run between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction. You can travel on Southern trains between Clapham Junction and London Victoria, London Underground between Victoria and Euston and London Northwestern Railway or London Overground trains between London Euston and Watford Junction or the other alternatives shown below at no extra cost. You can use your ticket at no extra cost with: London Euston – Watford Junction (London Northwestern Railway) You can use your Paper at no extra cost on: London Underground / Overground trains: Victoria – Euston (Victoria line) Victoria – Shepherds Bush (Circle and Central line) Victoria – West Brompton (District line) Oxford Circus – Harrow & Wealdstone (Bakerloo line) London Euston – Watford Junction (Lioness line) London Buses: 49 between Shepherds Bush and Clapham Junction 220 and 228 between Shepherds Bush and Willesden Junction C1 between Shepherds Bush and Victoria C3 between Earls Court and Clapham Junction Journey times will be increased on the alternative route via central London and Euston. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Southern, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Bus / London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . If you are travelling with London Overground, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. 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 7 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 13:15

Operators: London Overground, Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, closing some lines. As a result the following services will not run: Saturday: 05:50 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey 06:13 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 05:51 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey 06:09 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction Rail replacement buses will run between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, with extended journey times. 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 7 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 10:14

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place at London Bridge, closing most lines. London Overground: No service between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace /West Croydon. Passengers can use Southern rail replacement buses at no extra cost, or: Local buses: 171 / 171 between New Cross Gate and Brockley P4 between Brockley and Honor Oak Park P4 and 197 / 176 or P12 and 122 between Honor Oak Park and Forest Hill / Sydenham 157 for journeys between Crystal Palace, Anerley and Norwood Junction 122 or 450 between Sydenham and Crystal Palace 176 and 197 between Sydenham and Penge West Southern services between Crystal Palace, Norwood Junction and East Croydon London Trams between East Croydon and West Croydon Southern: All day on Saturday and Sunday, no trains will run between London Bridge and East Croydon / Crystal Palace via New Cross Gate / Sydenham. Replacement buses will run between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace. Trains between London Bridge and Caterham / Tattenham Corner will run to an amended timetable and will be diverted to run via Peckham Rye. London Victoria to London Bridge trains will only run between London Victoria and Crystal Palace. On Saturday, trains which usually run between East Croydon and Watford Junction will only run between Clapham Junction and Shepherds Bush / Watford Junction. Uckfield trains will only run between East Croydon and Uckfield. Trains that usually run between London Bridge and Epsom will not run. A reduced number of trains will run between London Victoria and West Croydon. Southern and Gatwick Express trains between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport / south coast destinations will also run to a slightly amended timetable due to changes to the times of Thameslink train services that are diverted between London Bridge and East Croydon. Ticket acceptance: Paper rail tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on London Bus route 157 between Crystal Palace and West Croydon. Tickets will also be accepted at no extra cost on London Underground Jubilee line trains between London Bridge and Canada Water, and on London Overground trains between Canada Water and New Cross Gate. Tickets will also be accepted at no extra cost on Southeastern trains between London Victoria and Penge East / Nunhead. Thameslink: All day on Saturday and Sunday , most Thameslink trains will be diverted and unable to call at London Bridge. Thameslink Rainham route trains will run to an amended timetable between Luton and Rainham on Saturday , and between Kentish Town and Dartford on Sunday . All other Thameslink trains which usually run via London Bridge will be diverted between London Blackfriars and East Croydon, not call at London Bridge, and run to a revised timetable with extended journey times. 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 / London Trams 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 31 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 09:41

Operators: London Overground, Southern, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, closing all lines early on Monday to Friday mornings. As a result, the following trains will not run, and will be replaced by buses: The 05:51 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service (replacement bus will leave earlier at 05:20) The 06:09 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction service (replacement bus will leave earlier at 06:05) 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 22 Sept 2026, 07:02

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Kilburn High Road and London Euston, closing some lines used by London Overground. Between 06:30 and 21:15 on Saturday, and between 11:30 and 21:15 on Sunday: 1 train per hour will run between Watford Junction and Kilburn High Road only. You can use other London Overground trains between Kilburn High Road and London Euston at no extra cost. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 7 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 17 Sept 2026, 09:22

Operators: London Overground

Engineering work is taking place between St Albans Abbey and Watford Junction, closing all lines late on Wednesday night. As a result, the following trains will not run, and will be replaced by buses throughout: The 22:45 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service The 23:08 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction service 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 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 28 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Sept 2026, 12:46

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, closing all lines on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. As a result, the following trains will not run, and will be replaced by buses: The 05:51 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service The 06:09 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction service Please note that these trains will run as normal on Tuesday and 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 7 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 11 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Sept 2026, 16:22

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, closing all lines on Saturday morning. As a result, the following trains will not run, and will be replaced by buses: The 05:50 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service The 06:13 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction service Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 5 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 5 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Sept 2026, 16:17

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Clapham Junction / Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction, closing all lines. From 19:45 on Saturday until 13:00 on Sunday, and again after 20:00 on Sunday, no Southern trains will run between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction. You can use alternative London Overground trains between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction. Or alternatively, Southern trains between Clapham Junction and London Victoria, London Underground between Victoria and Euston, and London Northwestern Railway / London Overground trains between London Euston and Watford Junction. After 19:00 on Saturday, until 13:00 and after 20:00 on Sunday your ticket will be accepted on the following services at no extra cost: Ticket acceptance: You can use your ticket between: London Euston – Watford Junction (London Northwestern Railway) Paper ticket acceptance will be in place on London Underground / Overground trains until 13:00 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) Journey times will be increased when using alternative routes. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 28 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Sept 2026, 07:34

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, closing some lines. As a result the following services will not run: 05:51 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey 06:09 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction Rail replacement buses will run between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, with extended journey times. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 30 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 4 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 7 Sept 2026, 13:26

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, closing all lines early on Saturday morning. As a result, the following trains will not run, and will be replaced by buses: The 05:50 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service The 06:13 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction service Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 21 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 21 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 31 Aug 2026, 10:00

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between North Wembley and Watford Junction, closing some lines overnight. From approximately 23:45 until the end of service, some trains between London Euston and Northampton will not call at Bushey. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 9 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 18 Aug 2026, 10:59

Operators: London Northwestern Railway