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10/05/2025

Engineering work is taking place between Luton and West Hampstead Thameslink, closing all lines.

East Midlands Railway

It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back at a later date for more information.

Thameslink

Saturday and Sunday

No trains will run between Luton and West Hampstead Thameslink.

Trains between Bedford and Luton, and between West Hampstead Thameslink and Three Bridges / Horsham / Brighton will run to an amended timetable.

Replacement bus services will run between:

  • Luton and Harpenden
  • Luton Airport Parkway and Hitchin via Luton (for connection to trains at Hitchin)
  • Harpenden and Potters Bar via St Albans City (for connection to trains at Potters Bar)
  • Harpenden and West Hampstead Thameslink

Ticket Acceptance

You can use alternative Great Northern / Thameslink services at no extra cost between Hitchin / Potters Bar and London stations.

Check before you travel:

Ifyou are travelling with Thameslink, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

If you are travelling with East Midlads Railway, 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.

Affected operators
East Midlands Railway, Thameslink
Nationalrail link
Last updated: 21/02/25 - 02:35