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- Disruption to Southern services between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction expected until the end of the day
Damage to the overhead electric wires between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction means trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed or terminated at and started back from Shepherd's Bush.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer Advice
Trains which would run between East Croydon and Watford Junction or Hemmel Hempstead will instead be revised to run between East Croydon and Shepherd's Bush.
Southern trains will not call at:
- Wembley Central
- Harrow & Wealdstone
- Watford Junction
If you are travelling to or from these stations, you will need to use an alternative route to reach your destination, and your journey may take up to 45 minutes longer than usual.
To help you plan your journey, you can find our alternative route maps on our website here, and if you are travelling by TfL services, you can check your journey in advance on their website here.
Please check journey planners and station information boards before you travel, and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Check a live map here to see if your journey has been affected.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
Engineering work is taking place to repair damage to the overhead power lines north of Shepherds Bush. While this is ongoing, East Croydon/Watford Junction services will only run between East Croydon and Shepherds Bush.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner
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.
- Disruption between Wimbledon and Teddington expected until 09:00
Due to emergency services dealing with an incident between Kingston and Teddington all lines are blocked. What's Going On
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 09:00. What We're Doing About It
We have received reports that a person has been struck by a train between Wimbldon and Teddington. Response teams are working with the emergency services to assist with the incident. In order to allow emergency services access to the railway all power to the track will need to be switched off in the affected area.
Until further notice, the following service alterations will be necessary:
- London Waterloo to Teddington via Richmond services will be cancelled
- London Waterloo to Strawberry Hill via Kingston services will be cancelled
- London Waterloo to Shepperton services will be cancelled
To assist you with your journey your ticket will be accepted, at no extra cost to yourself, on the following services:
- London Underground between Central London, Richmond and Wimbledon via any reasonable route.
- London Buses between Central London, Surbiton, Kingston, Twickenham and Richmond via any reasonable route.
Teams have arranged replacement buses to run which will call at all stations between Twickenham and Shepperton via Fulwell.
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
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
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.
- Disruption between Barnham and Horsham expected until 07:30
Overrunning engineering works between Barnham and Horsham means all lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between these stations may be delayed or revised.
Disruption is expected until 07:30.
Customer Advice
All lines are blocked between Horsham and Barnham, due to engineering work taking longer than expected to complete.
If possible, please delay your journey until later in the day. If you are travelling now, you will need to use an alternative route and your travel time will be extended up to 30 minutes.
Trains which usually run between:
- Bognor Regis, or Southampton Central and London Victoria will instead divert to run via Hove / Brighton
- Portsmouth and London Victoria will instead terminate and restart from Barnham.
You can use your ticket to travel at no extra cost on:
- Southern services on any reasonable route to your destination
- South Western Railway services from Portsmouth / Havant / Southampton towards London
- London Underground on any reasonable route
- Stagecoach Buses routes including:
- 9 for Arundel, Littlehampton, Angmering Worthing, Lancing, Shoreham by Sea
- Compass Travel routes including:
- 100 for Pulborough, Billingshurst, and Horsham
- METROBUS routes including:
- 2 for Crawley and Ifield
- 3 for Crawley, Three Bridges, and Gatwick Airport
- 23 for Crawley, Faygate, and Horsham
- 200 for Horsham, Littlehaven, Faygate, Ifield, and Gatwick Airport
- 84 / 272 / 281 / 291 for Crawley and Three Bridges
- 400 for Crawley, Three Bridges, Gatwick Airport
- 460 for Crawley, Gatwick Airport,
Please note that these alternatives will extend your journey times by up to an additional 30 minutes, especially if your journey includes alternative road transport.
To help you plan your journey, you can find alternative route maps here, and if you are travelling by TfL services, you can check your journey in advance on their website here
Please check journey planners and station information boards before you travel, and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Check a live map here to see if your journey has been affected.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
Engineering work taking place on Southern's Arun Valley routes has taken longer than expected to complete. Unfortunately, these urgent repairs prevent trains from running through the area, and work is expected to last until roughly 07:15.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner
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.
- Lines reopened: Disruption between Richmond and Willesden Junction expected until 07:45
Lines have reopened following a points failure at Gunnersbury. Whilst service recovers, trains running between Richmond and Willesden Junction may still be cancelled or revised.
Disruption is expected to continue until 07:45.
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 to London Overground services at Clapham Junction expected until 08:30
An obstruction on the track at Clapham Junction is causing disruption to London Overground services to / from this station. As a result, trains between Dalston Junction and Clapham Junction may be cancelled, delayed or divert to Battersea Park.
This is expected until 08:30.
Customer Advice
Tickets will be accepted on Local Buses via any reasonable route.
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.
- Major disruption at Birmingham New Street expected until 12:00
The emergency services are dealing with an incident at Birmingham New Street. So they can safely do their work, all lines are closed. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 50 minutes or revised.
Major disruption is expected until 12:00.
Customer Advice for Avanti West Coast:
To help complete your journey, you may use your ticket on Chiltern Railways via any reasonable route.
Customer Advice for CrossCountry:
To help complete your journey, you may use your ticket on
- West Midlands Metro between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton in both directions
- West Midlands Railway via any reasonable route
Customer Advice for London Northwestern Railway:
To help complete your journey, you may use your ticket on
- West Midlands Metro via any reasonable route
- National Express West Midlands via any reasonable route
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 Perth and Dunblane expected until 09:00
A train fault between Perth and Gleneagles means that the line towards sterling is blocked.
Trains between these stations may be cancelled or revised.
Disruption is expected until 09:00.
Customer Advice:
Rail replacement buses have been requested to operate between Glasgow Queen Street and Perth / Dundee. You will be updated here once these are confirmed.
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 information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
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.
- Lines reopened: Disruption between Woking and Surbiton expected until 12:00
Following a points failure between Woking and Weybridge all lines have now reopened.
What's Going On
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 12:00.
What We're Doing About It
South Western Railway were earlier informed of a problem with a set of points between Woking and Weybridge. All lines have now reopened but services may still be delayed, revised or cancelled whilst service returns to normal.
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.âââââââ
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.
- Disruption to Great Northen and Thameslink services between Potters Bar and Alexandra Palace expected until 11:00
A points failure between Potters Bar and Alexandra Palace is causing disruption to Great Northern and Thameslink services running between these stations.
Trains may be cancelled or delayed.
Disruption is expected 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.
- Disruption to London Overground services to / from Stratford expected until 12:00
A fault with the signalling system at Stratford means London Overground services to / from this station may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
This is expected until 12:00.
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.
- Industrial action to affected Heathrow Express services on Wednesday 8 May
Strike action to affect Heathrow Express services has been announced by the ASLEF union.
Strike day information for Wednesday 8 May:
A reduced half hourly service will be in operation as follows:
- First train departs London Paddington at 07:25, then every 30 minutes at 25 and 55 minutes past the hour until the last train at 18:55
- First train departs Heathrow Terminal 5 at 07:57, then every 27 and 57 minutes past the hour until the last train at 18:57
- First train departs Heathrow Central at 08:02, then every 32 and 02 minutes past the hour until the last train at 19:02
More information:
More strike day information can be found by visiting the following the Heathrow Express website.
Check before you travel:
Please check your journey again nearer the time for the amended strike day timetables.
The National Rail Enquiries real-time journey planner is currently showing the normal planned services for the strike days, which is subject to change.
- Industrial action to affect Chiltern Railways from Monday 6 May until Saturday 11 May
Strike action to affect Chiltern Railway services has been announced by the ASLEF union.
We will update this page when further information is known, however it is likely that Chiltern Railways will be operating reduced and amended timetable on each impacted day, except for Wednesday 8 May, when no Chiltern Railwaysservices are expected to operate.
More information:
More strike day information can be found by visiting the Chiltern Railways website.
Check before you travel:
Please check your journey again nearer the time for the amended strike day timetables.
The National Rail Enquiries real-time journey planner is currently showing the normal planned services for the strike days, which is subject to change.
- Industrial action to affect Great Western Railway from Monday 6 until Saturday 11 May
Strike action to affect Great Western Railway has been announced by the ASLEF union.
Strike day Wednesday 8 May
On Wednesday 8 May, a reduced, revised timetable will operate across Great Western Railway. Many parts of the network will have no service at all and trains that are running will only be operating for a limited period during the day.
The days before and after strikes, services could also be affected by a limited number of short-notice cancellations and alterations.
In addition, there could be further disruption from Monday 6 to Saturday 11 May due to industrial action short of a strike which is likely to cause some short-notice alterations or cancellations across the network.
More information:
More strike day information can be found by visiting the Great Western Railway website.
Check before you travel:
Please check your journey again nearer the time for the amended strike day timetables.
The National Rail Enquiries real-time journey planner is currently showing the normal planned services for the strike days, which is subject to change.
- Reduced service between Birmingham New Street and Hereford expected until the end of the day
Due to a shortage of train crew between Birmingham New Street and Hereford fewer trains can run on all routes. As a result, trains may be cancelled or revised.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer Advice:
Rail replacement transport is in operation as follows:
Birmingham New Street
- 23:10 1x JRS Coaches calling at University, Bromsgrove, then as required to Worcester Shrub Hill
Birmingham Snow Hill
- 23:10 1x HS2 Travel and 1x Premier Travel calling at all stations to Stourbridge Junction, then as required to Worcester Shrub Hill
- 23:45 1x Aston Manor Coaches calling at all stations to Stourbridge Junction, then as required to Worcester Shrub Hill
Bromsgrove
- 23:20 1x Brit Coaches calling at Droitwich Spa and Worcester Shrub Hill
Hereford
- 21:35 1x First Choice mini bus calling at all stations to Worcester Foregate Street, then as required to Birmingham New Street
- 23:10 1x CMD Travel calling at all stations to Worcester Shrub Hill
Stourbridge Junction
- 23:55 1x Coastal Liner calling at all stations to Worcester Shrub Hill
Worcester Shrub Hill
- 20:25 1x CMD Travel calling at all stations to Hereford
- 22:50 1x Royal Motorways calling at all stations to Hereford
Worcester Foregate Street
- 21:55 1x Royal Motorways calling at all stations to Hereford
- 22:15 1x Brit Coaches calling at all stations to Bromsgrove, then as required to Birmingham New Street
For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of station staff.
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 information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
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.
- Amended evening Elizabeth line services from Sunday 21 to Wednesday 24 April
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 (not stopping Acton Main Line, West Ealing and Hanwell)
- Abbey Wood to Heathrow T4 (not stopping Acton Main Line, West Ealing and Hanwell)
- 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:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
- Amended late night service to / from Ebbw Vale Town from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 April
Engineering work is taking place in the Ebbw Vale Town area, closing some lines.
The 22:06 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service will be diverted via Newport, extending the journey time.
The 23:02 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town service will be diverted via Newport, extending the journey time.
The 23:15 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service will divert via Newport, extending the journey time.
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.
- Amended evening Heathrow Express from Monday 22 to Wednesday 24 April
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:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
- Amended service between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 April
Engineering work is taking place between Stockport and Plumley, closing all lines.
The following alterations will be in place:
- The 22:10 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will run as advertised to Altrincham, and then will call only at Knutsford, Northwich and Greenbank. A bus will operate from Altrincham to Chester, calling at all stations normally served by the train.
- The 22:52 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly service will be replaced by a bus.
- The 23:13 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will be replaced by a bus.
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 Ely and Kings Lynn from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 April
Engineering work is taking place between Ely and Kings Lynn, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
After 22:45, buses replace trains between Ely and Kings Lynn.
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 services between London Victoria and Oxted / East Grinstead from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 April
Engineering work is taking place between Selhurst / Norwood Junction and Purley Oaks, closing some lines.
As a result the following amendments will apply:
- The 23:22 London Victoria to East Grinstead service will not run. You should travel on the 23:25 London Victoria to Brighton service and change at East Croydon for a rail replacement bus, calling at all stations to East Grinstead.
- The 23:53 London Victoria to Oxted service will not run. You're advised to travel on the 00:02 London Victoria to Worthing service and change at East Croydon for a rail replacement bus, calling at all stations to Oxted.
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.
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 Northern service to / from Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 April
Engineering work is taking place in the Manchester Piccadilly area, closing some lines.
The following alterations will be in place:
- The 22:46 Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent service will be replaced by a bus.
- The 22:57 Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Heaton Chapel or Levenshulme. A bus will operate between Stockport and Manchester Piccadilly, calling at these stations.
- The 23:12 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Handforth, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Heaton Chapel and Levenshulme. A bus will operate from Wilmslow to Manchester Piccadilly, calling at these stations.
- The 23:16 Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
- The 23:23 Manchester Piccadilly to Hazel Grove service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will operate between Stockport and Hazel Grove.
- The 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will be revised to not call at Stockport. A bus will operate between Chinley and Manchester Piccadilly, calling at Stockport.
- The 23:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will not call at Levenshulme, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, Cheadle Hulme or Handforth. A bus will operate between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow, calling at these stations.
- The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run. Alternative services are available.
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.
- Amended late night service between Blackburn and Todmorden / Hebden Bridge from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 April
Engineering work is taking place between Blackburn and Todmorden / Hebden Bridge, closing all lines.
The following alterations will be in place:
- The 20:19 Blackpool North to Leeds service will terminate at Bradford Interchange, where onward train services will be available.
- The 21:23 York to Blackpool North service will terminate at Hebden Bridge. A replacement bus will operate from Hebden Bridge to Blackpool North.
- The 22:02 Blackpool North to Leeds will terminate at Accrington. A replacement bus will operate from Blackburn to Leeds.
- The 22:20 York to Blackburn service will not operate. Customers from Leeds should travel on the 22:42 Leeds to Manchester Victoria service to Hebden Bridge. A replacement bus will operate from Hebden Bridge and Blackburn.
- The 22:03 Manchester Victoria to Blackburn via Todmorden service will not operate. Customers should travel on the 22:28 Chester to Leeds service to Todmorden. A replacement bus will operate from Todmorden to Blackburn.
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.
- Amended late night Northern service to / from Liverpool Lime Street from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 April
Engineering work is taking place between Liverpool Lime Street and Broad Green, closing all lines.
The following alterations will be in place:
- The 22:17 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Wigan North Western. A replacement bus will operate between Wigan North Western and Liverpool Lime Street.
- The 22:43 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. A replacement bus will operate between Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street.
- The 23:30 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria service will depart 23:20, and will run earlier than advertised to Broad Green. A bus will operate from Liverpool Lime Street at 23:30, stopping to set down at Broad Green only.
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 to / from Bristol Temple Meads from Monday 22 to Friday 25 April
Engineering work is taking place between Westbury and Bath Spa, closing all lines.
The 21:23 Portsmouth Harbour to Bristol Temple Meads will terminate at Westbury. Road transport will operate between Westbury to Trowbridge / Bradford-on-Avon / Bath Spa. Later rail connections are then available from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meads.
The 23:06 Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury service will terminate at Bath Spa.
The 23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome service will terminate at Bath Spa.
Road transport will operate from Bath Spa to Westbury, calling at all stations. The buses will pick up / drop off at Freshford Village Old Bakery rather than Freshford station, and at Westwood Village rather than Avoncliff station.
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 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between Lawrence Hill and Bristol Temple Meads, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Saturday morning.
As a result, the 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service will be diverted, arriving at Bristol Temple Meads later than usual.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
- Amended late night / early morning trains between Stratford and Clapham Junction / Richmond from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between Stratford and Clapham Junction / Richmond, closing some lines.
As a result:
Monday to Thursday:
- The 22:03 Clapham Junction to Stratford will terminate at Willesden Junction.
- The 22:34 Clapham Junction to Stratford will terminate at Willesden Junction.
- The 23:59 Stratford to Willesden Junction will terminate at Camden Road.
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 00:15 Stratford to Willesden Junction will terminate at Camden Road.
- The 05:52 Willesden Junction to Clapham Junction will start at Shepherd's Bush.
- The 06:08 Willesden Junction to Clapham Junction will not run.
- The 06:51 Stratford to Richmond will start at Willesden Junction at 07:37.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
- Buses replace late night / early morning trains to / from Colne from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between in the Blackburn area, closing some lines.
The following alterations will be in place:
Monday 22 to Thursday 25 April:
The 22:38 Preston to Colne service will terminate at Blackburn. A replacement bus will operate from Blackburn to Colne.
Tuesday 23 to Friday 26 April:
The 05:52 Colne to Preston service will start at Rose Grove. A replacement bus will operate from Colne to Rose Grove at 05:30, to connect with the train at Rose Grove.
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 Cheltenham Spa / Evesham and Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between Evesham / Cheltenham Spa and Worcester Shrub Hill, closing all lines.
Trains between London Paddington and Worcester / Great Malvern / Hereford via Oxford will terminate / start at Evesham.
Replacement buses will operate between Evesham / Penshore / Worcestershire Parkway / Worcester Shrub Hill and Worcester Foregate Street. Journey times will take up to 70 minutes.
The following alterations will be in place:
- The 07:13 Great Malvern to London Paddington service will start at Moreton-in-Marsh
- The 15:23 London Paddington to Worcester Foregate Street service will terminate at Oxford
- The 17:26 Worcester Foregate Street to London Paddington service will start from Oxford
- The 17:34 London Paddington to Hereford service will terminate at Moreton-in-Marsh
- the 18:51 Evesham to Oxford service will be cancelled
- The 22:51 London Paddington to Worcestershire Parkway service will be cancelled
Trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street will terminate / start at Gloucester.
Replacement buses will operate between Cheltenham Spa / Ashchurch for Tewkesbury / Worcester Shrub Hill and Worcester Foregate Street. Journey times will take up to 75 minutes.
The following alterations will be in place:
- The 06:04 Gloucester to Worcester Foregate Street will terminate at Cheltenham Spa
- The 06:08 Bristol Temple Meads to Worcester Shrub Hill service will terminate at Cheltenham Spa
- The 06:33 Swindon to Worcester Shrub Hill service will terminate at Gloucester
- The 06:52 Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Temple Meads service will start from Cheltenham Spa
- The 07:25 Worcester Shrub Hill to London Paddington service will start from Cheltenham Spa
- The 19:33 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill will terminate at Cheltenham Spa
- The 21:15 Great Malvern to Bristol Temple Meads service will start from Gloucester
- The 22:36 Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Temple Meads service will start from Cheltenham Spa
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.
- Amended late night / early morning Thameslink services in the Streatham area from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between Streatham and Sutton, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Between 23:59 and 05:00 each night:
- Thameslink services to / from Sutton will run to / from Herne Hill instead. For travel between Herne Hill and Sutton, you can use Southern services, or London Buses.
- Overnight services between Bedford and Three Bridges / Brighton will be diverted to run non-stop via London Bridge.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner
- Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service through Swansea from Monday 22 April to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between in the Swansea area, closing some lines.
The following service alterations will be in place between Monday 21 and Thursday 25 April:
- The 22:15 Fishguard Harbour to Swansea service will terminate at Carmarthen. A replacement bus service will operate from Carmarthen to Swansea.
- The 22:43 Llandovery to Swansea service will run as scheduled to Llanelli, and will then divert to Carmarthen. A rail replacement bus service will run between Llanelli and Swansea.
- The 23:16 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted from Port Talbot to Llanelli. A rail replacement bus service will operate between Llanelli and Swansea.
The following service alterations will be in place between Tuesday 22 and Thursday 26 April:
- The 00:08 Swansea to Carmarthen will be cancelled. A replacement bus service will operate from Swansea and Carmarthen.
- The 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea service will be cancelled. A replacement bus service will operate from Carmarthen to Swansea.
- The 05:41 Swansea to Pembroke Dock service will start from Carmarthen. A replacement bus service will operate from Swansea and Carmarthen.
- The 05:47 Swansea to Shrewsbury service will start from Carmarthen. A replacement bus service will operate from Carmarthen to Swansea.
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.
- Amended evening / morning East Midlands Railway services to / from London St Pancras International / Sheffield from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place at various locations on the East Midlands Railway network, closing some lines overnight.
Monday to Friday:
The 22:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield service will terminate at Derby. A replacement bus will run from Derby to Sheffield.
The 23:30 Sheffield to Derby service will start from Sheffield earlier than usual at 23:12, and will run earlier throughout.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:32 Corby to London St Pancras International service will not call at Bedford. A replacement bus will run from Wellingborough to Bedford. For travel from Bedford, you should use other train services.
The 04:58 Sheffield to London St Pancras International service will start from Sheffield earlier than usual, at 04:35, and will call earlier at Chesterfield, Derby and Long Eaton.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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.
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 Earlswood / Salfords from Monday 22 until Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between Three Bridges and Earlswood, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Thameslink:
Between 22:45 and 05:25 each night, trains will not call at Earlswood or Salfords. You can use Southern services to complete your journey.
It is not yet known how Southern will be affected by this engineering work.
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.
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 Transport for Wales service through Chester from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place in the Chester area, closing some lines.
The following alterations will be in place from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 April:
- The 20:52 Chester to Manchester Airport will be cancelled
- The 21:53 Chester to Manchester Airport service will be cancelled
- The 22:02 Chester to Liverpool Lime Street service will be cancelled
- The 22:25 Manchester Airport to Chester service will be cancelled
- The 22:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will run as booked between Chester and Holyhead
- The 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Chester service will be cancelled
The following alterations will be in place from Tuesday 23 to Friday 26 April:
- The 21:08 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Chester
- The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester will be cancelled
- The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport will be cancelled
- The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport service will start at 05:00, and will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road
- The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno will start at Chester
A rail replacement bus service will operate. More details will be given once known.
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
- Amended 22:50 Birmingham New Street to Northampton from Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 April
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Rugby and Long Buckby, closing some lines.
The 22:50 Birmingham New Street to Northampton service will terminate at Coventry (at 23:27). You are advised to travel on the 23:34 Coventry to London Euston Avanti West Coast service to Rugby (due to arrive at 23:43).
A rail replacement bus will operate between Rugby and Northampton, departing from Rugby at 23:53, Long Buckby at 00:24, arriving at Northampton at 00:50.
Check before you travel:Â
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:Â
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 05:21 Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street service from Tuesday 23 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between Chesterfield and Sheffield, closing some lines early on Tuesday to Friday mornings.
As a result, the 05:21 Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Nottingham at 04:57, and will call at Chesterfield at 05:34 and Sheffield at 06:18.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
- Amended early morning Northern service between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge from Tuesday 23 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge, closing some lines.
The 06:19 Stalybridge to Manchester Victoria service will be replaced by a bus.
The 06:22 Manchester Victoria to Stalybridge service will start at 06:33, and run later than scheduled 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 early morning trains to / from Burnham and Taplow from Tuesday 23 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Slough and Reading, closing some lines.
The following services will not call at Burnham or Taplow:
Tuesday to Thursday:
- The 00:02 London Paddington to Reading service.
- The 00:18 Reading to London Paddington service.
Tuesday to Friday:
- 00:45 London Paddington to Reading service.
Rail replacement buses will run between:
- Slough and Burnham / Taplow
Additionally, from Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday the 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service will terminate at Twyford. Rail connections available Twyford to Reading.
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 early morning trains between Upminster and Shoeburyness, and between Stanford-le-Hope and Leigh-on-Sea from Tuesday 23 April to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between 00:10 and 04:30 in the Pitsea area each morning, closing all lines.
Buses will replace early morning trains between Upminster and Shoeburyness, and between Stanford-le-Hope and Leigh-on-Sea.
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 Southeastern services between Tuesday 23 and Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines.
Tuesday to Friday
The 00:20 London Cannon Street to Tunbridge Wells (Tuesday & Wednesday) / 00:15 London Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wells (Thursday & Friday) will be replaced by an accessible bus between Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells calling at all stations.
From 00:15 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Lewisham and Gravesend via Sidcup. Trains will be diverted via an alternative route and will run non stop between Lewisham and Dartford.
From 00:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Swanley and Gillingham calling at all stations except Sole Street. A minibus will run between Meopham and Sole Street. Additional trains will run between London Victoria and Gillingham which will run non stop between London Victoria and Rochester via an alternative route.
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 TransPennine Express trains to / from Thirsk on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 April
Engineering work is taking place between York and Northallerton, closing some lines.
As a result, the following trains will not call at Thirsk:
- The 21:51 Saltburn to Manchester Victoria service.
- The 23:10 Saltburn to York service.
Replacement buses will run between Northallerton and York.
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.