Updated at: 13-Mar-2025 09:47:04: AM
Operator: East Midlands Railway
Routes affected:
All East Midlands Railway services to / from London St Pancras International
Thameslink between Bedford and London St Pancras International / Sutton / Three Bridges / Gatwick Airport / Horsham / Brighton and also between Luton and London St Pancras International / Sutton / Gatwick Airport / Gillingham / Rainham
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Luton and London St Pancras International, closing all lines.
East Midlands Railway:
An amended timetable will run, with trains starting and terminating at Luton instead of London St Pancras International.
A rail replacement bus service will run to / from Luton and Hitchin, where you can connect with Great Northern / Thameslink services to / from London Kings Cross / London St Pancras International.
Thameslink:
Saturday
A revised train service will run between:
- Bedford and Luton
- London Bridge and Rainham
- London Blackfriars and Sutton (London) via Wimbledon
- West Hampstead Thameslink and Brighton / Three Bridges / Sutton (London) via Mitcham Junction
Sunday
A revised train service will run between:
- Bedford and Luton
- London Bridge and Three Bridges / Horsham / Gravesend
- London Blackfriars and Sutton (London) via Wimbledon
- West Hampstead Thameslink and Brighton / Sutton (London) via Mitcham Junction
Saturday and Sunday
No trains will run between West Hampstead Thameslink and Luton.
Replacement buses will run between:
- Luton and West Hampstead Thameslink
And for alternative trains to / from London between:
- Luton Airport Parkway to Hitchin via Luton – your tickets will be accepted on Great Northern / Thameslink services between Hitchin and London
- Harpenden to Potters Bar via St Albans City – your tickets will be accepted on Great Northern / Thameslink services between Potters Bar and London
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling with East Midlands Railway, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
If you are travelling with Thameslink, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries 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 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.
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This page created on: 23-Jan-2025 10:10:04: AM