Last updated:Today at 19:44
Train companies affected:Transport for Wales
Buses replace trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey until the end of the day
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Last updated
16 Oct 2024 at 21:17
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey
Description
A safety inspection of the track between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey means that all lines are closed.
As a result, trains running between these stations are unable to operate, and will be cancelled until the end of the day.
Customer advice:
Road transport will run to cover cancelled services.
If you are travelling between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, you can travel via London Euston and London St Pancras International to St Albans.
To assist you with your journey, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following services:
Thameslink between London St Pancras International and St Albans City
Arriva bus route 321 (Arriva The Shires): Sapphire Line: Watford Junction - Watford North - Garston - Bricket Wood - How Wood (nearby) - St Albans Abbey - St Albans.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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 set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
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.