Updated at: 01-Oct-2025 08:20:50: AM
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Routes affected:
Between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place until 05:54 between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, closing all lines.
The 05:50 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 06:13 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:
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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: 01-Aug-2025 10:04:53: AM