A points failure between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey means all lines are blocked. As a result, services running between these stations will be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until 15:30.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement transport is operating between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey.

Additionally, tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on Arriva Buses route 321 which runs between Watford Junction - Watford North - Garston - Bricket Wood - How Wood - St Albans Abbey - St Albans.

You may also use your ticket at no additional cost to travel via London Euston, using Thameslink services between London St Pancras International and St Albans City. London Euston and London St Pancras International are a short distance apart, approximately half a mile.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

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.

Compensation:

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.