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Buses replace early morning trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey on Friday 16 October

Planned Updated: 20 Jul 2026 07:36

Engineering work is taking place early morning between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, closing all lines.

The 05:51 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service will not run. A rail replacement bus service will operate - departing from Watford Junction at 05:20, Watford North at 05:25, Garston at 05:35, Bricket Wood at 05:46, How Wood at 05:52, Park Street at 05:58, arriving at St Albans Abbey at 06:03.

The 06:09 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction service will not run. A rail replacement bus service will operate - departing from St Albans Abbey at 06:05, Park Street at 06:11, How Wood at 06:17, Bricket Wood at 06:23, Garston at 06:34, Watford North at 06:44, arriving at Watford Junction at 06:48.

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Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.