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- Lines reopened: Disruption between Stevenage and London Kings Cross expected until 10:00
Lines have now reopened following a points failure at New Barnet. Whilst service recovers, trains running between Stevenage and London Kings Cross may still be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes.
Disruption is expected to continue until 10:00.
Great Northern / Thameslink Customer Advice
Trains can now run towards Stevenage from the direction of London, via Welwyn Garden City as advertised. Please allow extra time to complete your journey as there may be delays of up to 20 minutes when travelling this route.
Ticket acceptance
Your ticket will still be accepted on the following, at no extra cost:
- Greater Anglia between London and Cambridge, and Cambridge and Ely
- London Underground via any reasonable route
- TfL buses between central London and Potters Bar, and between underground stations north of London
Planning your journey:
You can check train departures from your station here:
You can view live maps of the network here:
You can also see alternative route guides here:
If you're travelling in the London area, you can plan journeys on alternative routes by using the TfL Journey Planner here.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
A points failure had been reported, and was preventing trains from travelling from New Southgate to Potters Bar. This has been resolved although there may still be delays to services.
Points are moveable sections of track which can send trains onto different routes at junctions. These are part of the signalling system, generally managed by Network Rail.
Points can stop moving correctly for a number of reasons. For example, there may be an obstruction in the moving parts, or the electronic control systems may have developed a fault.
There are various backup systems which allow signallers to try to "set" the points, and in some cases, the points may be available for trains in one of the directions they serve, but not another.
Network Rail will send their specialist Signalling & Telecoms teams to site, and they will set up a safe method of working on the track. To allow staff to access the railway, sometimes we have to stop trains completely, which can lead to trains on other routes also being held at stations or signals.
As soon as it's safe to go on the line, the staff will diagnose the fault and find any quick solutions to resolve it.
Whilst this is being done, we will be monitoring progress closely. At times, replacement parts may be needed, or specialist advice from suppliers, which is why some points failures take longer to resolve than others.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
âââââââCompensation:
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.
- Disruption to London Overground services between Watford Junction and London Euston
Disruption caused by overunning engineering works between Watford Junction and London Euston has now ended
- Delays to / from Rhymney expected until 09:45
Due to a problem with lineside equipment between Cardiff Queen Street and Rhymney the line is currently closed. As a result, trains may be delayed by up to 20 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 09:45.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
âââââââCompensation:
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.
- Disruption between Barking and London Fenchurch Street expected until 11:00
Passengers causing a disturbance on a train earlier today at West Ham means lines are disrupted. As a result, trains running between Barking and London Fenchurch Street may be delayed by up to 15 minutes.
Disruption is expected to continue until 11:00.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
âââââââCompensation:
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.
- Delays between Haywards Heath and Brighton
Trains are now running as normal following emergency services dealing with an incident near the railway between Haywards Heath and Brighton.
- Lines reopened: Delays between Kettering and Bedford expected until 12:30
Lines have now reopened following a fault on a train at Wellingborough. Whilst service returns to normal, trains running between Kettering and Bedford may still be delayed by up to 45 minutes.
Disruption is expected to continue until 12:30.
What has happened?
There was a fault on a train earlier at Wellingborough. This is between Kettering and Bedford and was disrupting trains on the Intercity and Connect routes.
The train has now been moved out of the way at Wellingborough following an earlier line closure. This means trains can start to run through normally again.
Delays still affect services whist East Midlands Railway try to get trains running to their advertised times again.
How does this affect my train?
Trains running through the area in the South direction can now start to run again between Kettering and Bedford. Your service may be delayed by up to 45 minutes following the earlier line closure.
Trains running through the area in the North direction direction can run normally between Bedford and Kettering.
The issue has now been fixed and East Midlands Railway are working to get trains running to their advertised times again. They expect the advertised timetable to resume on the affected routes by 12:30.
How do I get where I need to be?
You should continue to travel as originally planned however your journey may be delayed by up to 45 minutes.
East Midlands Railway have arranged for you to be able to use your ticket on Thameslink services between Bedford and London St Pancras International, in both directions until further notice to help keep you on the move.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
âââââââCompensation:
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.
- Disruption between Reading and Basingstoke expected until 13:15
Due to a points failure between Reading and Mortimer some lines are currently closed. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
Disruption is expected until 13:15.
Customer Advice:
Great Western Railway
To assist you with your journey your ticket will be accepted onthe following alternatives:
- Reading Buses jetBlack services 1, 9 and 16
- South Western Railway services between Reading and Basingstoke
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
âââââââCompensation:
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.
- Disruption to / from Shepperton expected until 14:30
Due to a signalling problem between Sunbury and Fulwell trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards London Waterloo.
What's Going On
Train services running through these stations will be cancelled, delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 14:30 30/04.
What We're Doing About It
We have been informed an axle counter failure between Sunbury and Fulwell. This means that trains have to run at a reduced speed on the line towards London Waterloo. Network Rail maintenance staff are on site and working towards resolving the issue.
To assist you with your journey your ticket will be accepted, at no extra cost to yourself, on the following services:
- White Bus services 458 between Staines - Shepperton - Walton-on-Thames - Hersham - Esher - Hinchley Wood - Thames Ditton - Surbiton - Kingston
- Falcon Buses 557 between Addlestone - Chertsey - Shepperton - Upper Halliford - Sunbury
- Falcon Buses 400 between Walton on Thames - Shepperton - Ashford Surrey - Staines
For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
âââââââCompensation:
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.
- Disruption through Wakefield Westgate expected until 15:00
Due to a fault with the signalling system at Wakefield Westgate, all lines are currently closed. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 15:00.
Customer Advice:
Northern
To assist you with your journey your ticket will be accepted on the following alternatives:
- TransPennine Express services between York and Leeds
- LNER service between Leeds and Doncaster
Additional Information:
Network Rail Engineers are on site.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
âââââââCompensation:
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.
- Buses replace trains to / from Addiewell from Sunday 11 February to Sunday 11 May
Engineering work is taking place at Addiewell station, closing some lines through Addiewell station.
No trains will call at Addiewell station.
Replacement buses will run between West Calder and Addiewell, connecting with trains at West Calder.
Check before you travel:
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 this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Alterations to trains between Ashford International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory from Monday 22 April until further notice
Network Rail monitoring equipment has detected ground movement affecting the line between Dover Priory and Folkestone following the wettest February for 200 years. Regular checks are being carried out on the line and a temporary speed restriction is in place. Southeastern have made some limited service changes to provide you with a reliable and robust train service while Network Rail assess the work needed. Trains will be amended as follows:
Highspeed via Ashford International: Trains from Ramsgate to London St Pancras International via Dover Priory will be retimed, and will run earlier between Ramsgate and Dover Priory. There are no changes to trains in the opposite direction, from London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory.
Paddock Wood line: Trains from Dover Priory to London Charing Cross will leave Dover Priory 2 minutes earlier. Off-peak Trains from London Charing Cross to Dover Priory will not stop at Folkestone West.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling on or before Friday 26 April, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
- Buses replace trains between Carmarthen and Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour from Saturday 27 to Tuesday 30 April
Engineering work is taking place between Whitland and Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour, closing all lines.
As a result, buses will replace trains between Carmarthen and Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour.
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 this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Buses replace trains between Sheffield and New Mills Central from Saturday 27 April to Wednesday 1 May
Engineering work is taking place between Bamford and New Mills Central, closing all lines.
Northern:
Trains between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly will start / terminate at New Mills Central.
Rail replacement buses will run between:
- Sheffield and New Mills Newtown via New Mills Central.
- Hope and Edale (mini-bus shuttle)
It is not yet known how East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express are affected.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling with Northern, 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 this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Bicester North and Oxford from Sunday 28 to Tuesday 30 April
Engineering work is taking place between Bicester North and Oxford, closing all lines.
From 22:05 each evening until 05:10 each morning, trains which usually run between London Marylebone and Oxford will be diverted to start / terminate at Bicester North and Banbury.
Rail replacement buses will run between Bicester North and Oxford, calling at Vicester Village, Islip and Oxford Parkway.
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 this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Amended evening Elizabeth line services from Sunday 28 April to Wednesday 1 May
Engineering work is taking place in the London Paddington area, closing various lines.
After 22:00:
Two trains per hour will run between:
- Shenfield to Heathrow T5 (calling all stations)
- Abbey Wood to Heathrow T4 (calling all stations)
- Abbey Wood to Reading (not stopping Acton Main Line, West Ealing and Hanwell)
Ealing Broadway, Southall and Hayes & Harlington stations will get a reduced service of 6 trains per hour.
West Drayton, Langley, Burnham, Maidenhead and Heathrow Terminal 4 will get a reduced service of 2 trains per hour.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and West Ealing will get a reduced service of 4 trains per hour.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
- Amended late night services to / from Exeter St David's on Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 April
Engineering work is taking place between Exeter St David's and Tiverton Parkway, closing some lines.
Monday:
- The 20:03 and 21:04 London Paddington to Plymouth services will arrive/depart Exeter St Davidâs and beyond approximately 11 minutes later than normal.
- The 22:00, 23:05 and 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidâs services will arrive Exeter St Davidâs approximately 11 minutes later than normal.
- The 23:45 London Paddington to Penzance âNight Rivieraâ Sleeper service will arrive Exeter St Davidâs 04:24 (Tue). Normal timings departing Exeter St Davidâs and beyond.
- The 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington âNight Rivieraâ Sleeper service will arrive/depart Taunton later than normal. Normal timings at Reading (for customers to disembark only) and London Paddington.
Tuesday:
- The 23:05 and 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidâs services will arrive Exeter St Davidâs up to 30 minutes later than normal.
- The 23:45 London Paddington to Penzance âNight Rivieraâ Sleeper service will arrive/depart Exeter St Davidâs and Newton Abbot and arrive Plymouth (for customers to disembark only) a few minutes later than normal. Normal arrival times at Liskeard ((for customers to disembark only) and beyond.
- The 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington âNight Rivieraâ Sleeper service will arrive/depart Taunton later than normal. Normal timings at Reading (for customers to disembark only) and London Paddington.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
- Amended evening Heathrow Express from Monday 29 April to Wednesday 1 May
Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Southall, closing some lines on Monday to Wednesday evenings.
As a result:
- The 23:10 London Paddington to Heathrow Terminal 5 will not run.
- The 23:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Paddington will not run.
You should use earlier / later train services.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
- Amended 23:30 London Liverpool Street to Norwich service from Monday 29 April to Wednesday 1 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Ipswich and Norwich, closing some lines.
As a result, the 23:30 London Liverpool Street to Norwich service will terminate at Ipswich.
A rail replacement bus service will run between Ipswich and Norwich.
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 this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth from Monday 29 April to Thursday 2 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth, closing all lines.
Monday to Wednesday:
- The 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth service will terminate at Machynlleth. A rail replacement bus service will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.
- The 23:40 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth service will be replaced by a bus throughout
Tuesday and Thursday:
- The 04:41 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
- The 05:24 Aberystwyth to Birmingham International service will start from Machynlleth. An earlier rail replacement bus service will run between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth.
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 this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Amended late night service between Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street from Monday 29 April to Thursday 2 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Hunts Cross and Liverpool Lime Street, closing some lines.
As a result the following amendments will apply:
- The 22:47 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will not call at West Allerton, Mossley Hill and Edge Hill. A bus will be provided from Liverpool South Parkway to Liverpool Lime Street to serve these stations.
- The 23:28 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Warrington Central. A bus will be provided from Warrington Central to Liverpool Lime Street.
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 this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Amended 22:00 London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street service from Monday 29 April to Thursday 2 May
Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street, closing some lines.
As a result, the 22:00 London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street will terminate at Crewe.
A rail replacement bus service will run between Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street.
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 this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Amended late night services between Didcot Parkway and Swindon from Monday 29 April to Thursday 2 May
Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Swindon and also between Swindon and Chippenham / Bath Spa, closing some lines.
As a result the following amendments will apply:
- The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service will divert between Swindon and Bristol Parkway. It will call additionally at Chippenham and Bath Spa (for customers to disembark only), then arrive/depart Bristol Parkway and beyond later than normal.
- The 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads service will divert between Reading and Bath Spa (via Newbury â NOT calling). It will NOT call at Didcot Parkway, Swindon and Chippenham. If you are traveling to Didcot Parkway you should use the 23:14 London Paddington to Oxford service which will call additionally at Didcot Parkway.
A rail replacement bus service will run between Didcot Parkway and Swindon / Chippenham.
If you are travelling to Bath Spa / Bristol Temple Meads from Didcot Parkway, Swindon or Chippenham you should travel by earlier rail services.
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 this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Amended 22:51 Preston to Colne service from Monday 29 April to Thursday 2 May
Engineering work is taking place between Burnley and Colne, closing some lines.
As a result, the 22:51 Preston to Colne service will terminate at Rose Grove.
A rail replacement bus service will run between Rose Grove and Colne.
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 this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Buses replace late night service between Hastings and Ashford International from Monday 29 April to Thursday 2 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Hastings and Ashford International, closing some lines.
From approximately 22:30 on Monday to Thursday evenings until the end of service, buses will replace trains between Hastings and Ore / Ashford International.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Gravesend and Gillingham / Rainham from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Strood / Gillingham and Rainham, closing some lines.
On Monday to Friday mornings the 04:00 Gillingham to Dartford train will start from Gravesend. A replacement bus will depart Gillingham earlier to meet the train.
Additionally on Monday morning, the 05:28 Rainham to Luton train will start from Gillingham. You are advised to travel on the 05:24 Southeastern train from Rainham to Gillingham. At the end of service on Monday to Thursday evenings, buses will replace trains between Gravesend and Gillingham / Rainham.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Amended evening / morning services to / from Bushey from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May
Engineering work is taking place between London Euston and Tring, closing some lines.
As a result, the following trains will call at Bushey to drop off customers only:
Monday to Thursday:
The 22:39 London Euston to Northampton service.
Monday to Friday:
The 23:42 London Euston to Northampton service.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 00:09 London Euston to Northampton service.
The 00:39 London Euston to Northampton service.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
- Buses replace TransPennine Express trains between Huddersfield and Leeds from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May
Engineering work is taking place between Huddersfield and Leeds, closing all lines.
Trains will operate as follows:
- Liverpool Lime Street and Newcastle (via Normanton)
- Manchester Victoria and Normanton (via Normanton)
- Leeds and Hull
- York and Scarborough
Rail replacement buses will run between:
- Huddersfield and Leeds calling at Dewsbury
- Huddersfield and Leeds calling at all local stations
- Manchester Airport and Huddersfield
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 this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Severn Tunnel Junction and Cheltenham Spa from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Severn Tunnel Junction and Cheltenham Spa, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
- The 22:15 Maesteg to Cheltenham Spa service will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction.
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 04:22 Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa service will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction.
- The 05:37 Cheltenham Spa to Maesteg service will start from Severn Tunnel Junction.
Rail replacement buses will run between Severn Tunnel Junction and Cheltenham Spa.
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 this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Buses replace late night / early morning trains at Catford from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Nunhead and Shortlands ending Friday morning, closing some lines.
From approximately 23:45 on Monday to Thursday evenings until the end of service, Thameslink trains will be diverted and will not call at stations via Catford.
The 23:22 Sevenoaks to London Blackfriars and the 23:46 London Blackfriars to Sevenoaks trains will be diverted via Beckenham Junction and will call addionally at Herne Hill and Beckenham Junction.
Replacement buses will run between London Blackfriars / Herne Hill and Sevenoaks and calling at stations via Catford.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Amended late night / early morning services between Shrewsbury and Crewe from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Shrewsbury and Crewe, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
- The 21:55 Cardiff Central to Crewe service is diverted and will run non-stop between Shrewsbruy and Crewe. A rail replacement bus service will run between Shrewsbury and Crewe calling at stations via Nantwich.
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 04:54 Crewe to Cardiff Central service will depart earlier from Crewe.
- The 05:19 Crewe to Shrewsbury will run non-stop between Crewe and Shrewsbury, departing Crewe earlier. A rail replacement bus will run between Crewe and Shrewsbury calling at stations via Nantwich.
- The 05:28 Shrewsbury to Crewe service will run 20 minutes later throughout.
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 this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Buses replace late night / early morning services between Upminster and Grays / Pitsea from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Barking and Pitsea via Laindon and also between Upminster and Grays via Ockendon, closing some lines.
From 22:45 until 04:40 each morning, all train services will be diverted via Rainham.
Rail replacement buses will run between:
- Upminster and Grays via Ockendon
- Upminster and Pitsea via Laindon
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 this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Hackney Downs and Chingford from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Hackney Downs and Chingford, closing all lines.
The last trains through will be:
- The 22:48 London Liverpool Street to Chingford service
- The 22:55 Chingford to London Liverpool Street service
Rail replacement buses will run between:
- Hackney Downs and Chingford
Ticket Acceptance:
You can use London Underground or London Buses via any reasonable route to complete your journey.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
You can plan your journey on London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on London Buses 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 this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Amended late night / early morning services to / from Bridgend from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Cardiff Central and Bridgend and also between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway on Monday and Tuesday , closing some lines.
Great Western Railway:
Monday to Thursday:
- The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend (via Ninian Park â NOT calling) departing Bridgend and beyond a few minutes later than normal. On Monday and Tuesday the train will incur a few minutes additional journey time between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway
- The 21:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will use this route as normal (via Ninian Park â NOT calling). On Monday and Tuesday the train will incur a few minutes additional journey time between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway.
- The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service (also diverted between Swindon and Bristol Parkway) will further divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend (via Ninian Park â NOT calling) departing Bridgend and beyond later than normal. On Monday and Tuesday the train will incur a few minutes additional journey time between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway.
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will arrive/depart Bridgend a few minutes later than normal. Normal timings departing Cardiff Central and beyond.
Transport for Wales:
It is not yet known how they are affected.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling with Great Western Railway, 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 this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- No late night / early morning services to / from Tottenham Hale from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May
Engineering work is taking place between London Liverpool Street and Cheshunt via Tottenham Hale, closing all lines.
From 23:20 until 05:00 each morning, services which normally run via Tottenham Hale will be diverted to run via Seven Sisters.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
- Buses replace late night trains to / from Brighton from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Brighton and Worthing, ending Friday morning, closing some lines.
From approximately 23:30 until the end of service on Monday to Thursday evenings, trains from London Victoria to Worthing / Chichester will be diverted to run to Brighton.
Buses will replace trains between Brighton and Worthing / Chichester.
The 23:34 and 00:04 (Tuesday to Friday) Brighton to West Worthing trains will not run. Replacement buses will run from Brighton to West Worthing. The 22:40 Portsmouth to Brighton train will terminate at Littlehampton earlier at 23:27. A replacement bus will run from Littlehampton to Brighton, departing at 23:42 and calling at all stations.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Swansea and Carmarthen from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Swansea and Carmarthen, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
- The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will terminate at Swansea. A rail replacement bus service will run between Swansea and Carmarthen.
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
- The 04:47 Carmarthen to Llandovery service will start from Swansea. A connecting replacement bus service will run from Carmarthen to Llanelli.
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 this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Buses replace late night / early morning trains to / from Manchester Airport from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May
Engineering work is taking place between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly, closing all lines.
Northern:
Monday to Thursday:
- The 22:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.
- The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will be bus replaced throughout.
- The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.
- The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will be bus replaced throughout.
- The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly.
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 00:44 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly via Manchester Airport.
- The 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be bus replaced throughout.
It is not yet known how TransPennine Express are affected.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling with Northern, 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 this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Alterations to late night / early morning Southeastern services between Monday 29 April and Friday 3 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday
From approximately 23:00 until the end of service, engineering work will affect trains on the Hayes line:
From the 22:52 until the 23:22 London Charing Cross to Hayes service, these trains will be diverted after New Beckenham to run to Bromley South. After 23:30, no further trains will run from London to stations on the Hayes line.
From 22:55 until the end of service, accessible buses will run between Lewisham and Hayes.
The 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham service will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham and Faversham.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:17 Gillingham to Tonbridge service will start from Strood at 04:33. A replacement bus will leave Gillingham at 04:00 calling at all stations to Strood.
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:
From 00:20 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Meopham and Sittingbourne / Gillingham. A connecting train will run from Sittingbourne to Ramsgate.
Tuesday only:
The weekly engineering work that takes place every Tuesday night between Faversham, Margate and Ramsgate will not take place and trains will run normally between these stations.
Wednesday only:
From 00:30 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Rochester and Sittingbourne / Gillingham. A connecting train will run from Sittingbourne to Ramsgate.
Wednesday and Thursday:
The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Dover Priory and Margate calling at all stations except Thanet Parkway and Dumpton Park.
Wednesday to Friday:
From 00:20 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Lewisham and Dartford via Bexleyheath. Trains will be diverted to run via Woolwich instead.
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 this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Amended late night / early morning train services between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May
Engineering work is taking place between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
- The 23:30 London Euston to Wolverhampton service will be diverted after Birmingham New Street via Aston and Bescot Stadium to Wolverhampton.
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 05:27 Wolverhampton to London Euston service will start from Birmingham New Street.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner