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- Disruption to Southeastern services between Gravesend and Strood expected until the end of service
A broken down train between Gravesend and Strood means that some lines are blocked. Trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
Disruption is expected until the end of service.
Customer advice
A freight train has broken down between Gravesend and Strood. The driver has been unable to fix the fault and the train cannot be moved without assistance from another unit.
Response staff are on their way to the area and a rescue unit is being arranged to run.
How does this affect my journey?
The line from Gravesend towards Strood is currently blocked and will be until the end of service.
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Accessible replacement buses are already running this evening from Ebbsfleet to Gillingham and then from Gillingham to Faversham due to engineering work taking place.
Please allow more time to reach your destination this evening and check online journey planners for up to date information.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey PlannerTwitter:
If you would like to follow this incident on Twitter, please use #GravesendCompensation:
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 Wilmslow and Crewe expected until 07:15
A trespasser on the railway between Wilmslow and Crewe means that all lines are blocked. Trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or diverted.
Disruption is expected until 07:15.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey PlannerTwitter:
If you would like to follow this incident on Twitter, please use #WilmslowCompensation:
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 Darlington and Middlesbrough expected until 08:00
The emergency services dealing with an incident between Darlington and Middlesbrough. Whilst they do their work, all lines are blocked. Trains between these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
Disruption is expected until 08:00.
Customer advice
Northern
Customers travelling between Bishop Auckland / Darlington and Middlesbrough / Saltburn may travel via Newcastle using LNER, Transpennine Express and Cross Country services.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey PlannerTwitter:
If you would like to follow this incident on Twitter, please use #MiddlesbroughCompensation:
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. - No London Overground trains between London Liverpool Street and Enfield Town / Cheshunt until approximately 10:00
A broken down train at Edmonton Green means trains are currently unable to run between London Liverpool Street and Enfield Town / Cheshunt.
We anticipate disruption will continue until 10:00.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey PlannerTwitter:
If you would like to follow this incident on Twitter, please use #EdmontonGreenCompensation:
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 Leicester and Loughborough expected until 09:00
A fault with the signalling system Sileby and Loughborough is causing disruption to journeys between Leicester and Loughborough. As a result, trains may be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes.
This is expected until 09:00.
- Amendments to some late night Southeastern trains
engineering work is taking place at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines overnight from Monday to Thursday.
These changes may be subject to further alteration on some days, such as starting earlier, or not taking place at all. Please check your journey using the Journey Planner, and also check other items on our engineering pages for the date of your journey.
Mondays only:
Every Monday night, Network Rail carry out essential maintenance on the lines between Ashford International and Ramsgate via Canterbury West.
From 23:50 until the end of service, buses replace trains between Ashford International and Canterbury West / Ramsgate.
Mondays and Tuesdays:
Every Monday and Tuesday night, Network Rail carry out essential maintenance on the lines to and from London Charing Cross.
There will be no trains at London Charing Cross or Waterloo East from approximately 23:30 until the end of service.
Trains will run from London Cannon Street instead, and you will need to travel to / from London Cannon Street / London Bridge.
Tuesdays only:
Every Tuesday night, Network Rail carry out essential maintenance on the lines between Faversham and Ramsgate via Margate.
From 23:30 until the end of service, buses replace trains between Faversham and Margate / Ramsgate.
Wednesdays and Thursdays
Every Wednesday and Thursday night, Network Rail carry out essential maintenance on the lines to / from London Cannon Street.
There will be no trains at London Cannon Street from approximately 23:35 until the end of service.
Trains will run to / from London Charing Cross instead, if you could please make your way to London Bridge for these trains.
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.
- Buses replace trains between Bedford and Bletchley until at least Saturday 20 May
London Northwestern Railway have received notification that the maintainers for the class 230 trains that operate on the Marston Vale line between Bedford and Bletchley have entered administration.
This means that a rail service is currently unable to run from Monday to Saturday (there is no service on this line on Sunday). A replacement bus service will operate in its place.
Buses will replace trains between Bedford and Bletchley until at least Saturday 20 May.
More information
You can view the bus timetable here.
Please note that replacement buses will not run on any strike dates.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey up to and including Saturday 20 May 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 bus replacement from a handy guide on the London Northwestern Railway website, by checking station signs, or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Twitter:
If you would like to follow this incident on Twitter, please use #MarstonValeCompensation:
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 between Edinburgh and Motherwell from Saturday 4 March to Sunday 16 April
Engineering work is taking place between Edinburgh and Motherwell, closing some lines.
CrossCountry
Buses will replace trains between Edinburgh and Motherwell.
ScotRail
It is not yet known how they will be affected.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling with CrossCountry you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
If you are travelling with ScotRail 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.
- No trains to / from Carstairs from Saturday 4 March to Sunday 28 May
Major Improvement Work is taking place in the Carstairs area, closing all lines.
Most ScotRail services that operate via Carstairs are cancelled with a small number rerouted via Shotts.
A replacement bus service will operate between Fauldhouse and Carstairs calling at Carluke.
- If you would normally use the Edinburgh to Glasgow via Carstairs services to travel between Glasgow and Lanarkshire, you should use ScotRail services operating between Glasgow and Lanark.
- Replacement buses will operate between Carstairs and Carluke. Buses at Carluke will connect with train services operating between Glasgow and Lanark.
- Replacement buses will operate between Carluke, Carstairs and Fauldhouse. Buses at Fauldhouse will connect with train services operating between Glasgow and Edinburgh via Shotts.
- Ticket acceptance will be in place on Stuart's Coaches between Carstairs and Lanark.
Monday to Fridays
05:49 Carstairs to Glasgow Central will start from Carluke at 05:57.
07:05 Glasgow Central to Edinburgh will not call at Motherwell, Wishaw, Carluke or Carstairs. Calls additionally at Uddingston and Bellshill.
07:18 Carstairs to Glasgow Central will start from Wishaw at 07:33.
07:39 Carstairs to Garscadden will start from Wishaw at 07:50.
07:42 Edinburgh to Glasgow Central will not call at Carstairs, Carluke, Wishaw or Motherwell.
17:37 Anderston to Carstairs terminates Wishaw at 18:08.
18:25 Edinburgh to Glasgow Central will not call at Carstairs, Carluke, Wishaw or Motherwell. Calls additionally at Bellshill and Uddingston.
22:33 Dalmuir to Carstairs terminates at Motherwell at 23:34.
23:13 Edinburgh to Motherwell will not call at Carstairs, Carluke or Wishaw. Calls additionally at Shotts and arriving Motherwell at 00:13.
The following services will not run:
06:59 Motherwell to Carstairs
09:43 Glasgow Central to Edinburgh
10:20 Edinburgh to Glasgow Central
11:45 Glasgow Central to Edinburgh
11:56 Edinburgh to Glasgow Central
13:42 Glasgow Central to Edinburgh
13:51 Edinburgh to Glasgow Central
15:33 Glasgow Central to Edinburgh
15:50 Edinburgh to Glasgow Central
17:48 Edinburgh to Glasgow Central
19:47 Glasgow Central to EdinburghSaturday
05:49 Carstairs to Glasgow Central will start from Carluke at 05:57.
07:05 Glasgow Central to Edinburgh will not call at Motherwell, Wishaw, Carluke or Carstairs. Calls additionally at Uddingston and Bellshill.
07:42 Edinburgh to Glasgow Central will not call at Carstairs, Carluke, Wishaw or Motherwell.
The following services will not run:
09:40 Glasgow Central to Edinburgh
10:20 Edinburgh to Glasgow Central
11:46 Glasgow Central to Edinburgh
11:50 Edinburgh to Glasgow Central
13:40 Glasgow Central to Edinburgh
13:49 Edinburgh to Glasgow Central
15:34 Glasgow Central to Edinburgh
15:50 Edinburgh to Glasgow Central
17:48 Edinburgh to Glasgow Central
18:29 Edinburgh to Glasgow Central
19:47 Glasgow Central to EdinburghCheck 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 replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
- Buses replace trains between Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil from Saturday 18 to Friday 31 March
Engineering work is taking place between Abercynon and Merthyr Tydfil, closing all lines.
Buses replace trains between Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil on all days. Buses to connect into trains in both directions at Pontypridd.
Trains on the Aberdare to Abercynon route are unaffected.
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.
- Buses replace late night trains between Bache and Chester from Sunday 19 to Thursday 23 March
Engineering work is taking place between Bache and Chester, closing all lines late on Sunday to Thursday evenings.
As a result, the following trains will terminate at Bache, with replacement buses running between Bache and Chester:
- The 23:11 Moorfields to Chester service.
- The 23:41 Moorfields to Chester service.
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 replacement bus 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 Caledonian Sleeper services from Sunday 19 to Friday 24 March
Engineering work is taking place in and around the Carstairs area, closing some lines.
As a result all services will be diverted away from their usual route.
Sunday and Friday
All services will be retimed and diverted and will not call at Watford Junction, Crewe, Preston, Carlisle, Carstairs or Motherwell.
Monday to Thursday
All services will be retimed and diverted and will not call at Carstairs or Motherwell.
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.l.
- Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 March
Engineering work is taking place between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street from 22:15 until 05:10, closing some lines.
London Northwestern Railway:
Trains between Liverpool Lime Street / Crewe and Birmingham New Street will be diverted between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street, arriving later / departing earlier from Birmingham New Street.
West Midlands Railway:
Trains between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street will not run.
Rail replacement buses will run between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street.
Additionally, the 22:59 Birmingham New Street to Worcester Foregate Street service will be retimed to depart at 23:10.
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 Replacement 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 replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
- Buses replace evening / morning trains to / from Arlesey on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 March
Engineering work is taking place between Arlesey and Hitchin, closing all lines.
Between 23:30 on Monday and 05:00 on Tuesday, buses will replace trains between Arlesey and Hitchin / Biggleswade.
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 replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
- Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 March
Engineering work is taking place between Bletchley and Northampton, closing some lines.
From 22:30 until 04:00, services between London Euston and Northampton will run between London Euston and Northampton only.
Rail replacement buses will run between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton.
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 Replacement 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 replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
- No trains via Tiverton Parkway from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 March
Engineering work is taking place between Weston-Super-Mare and Castle Carey, closing some lines.
Trains will be diverted and unable to call at Tiverton Parkway.
Replacement buses will operate as follows:
CrossCountry:
- Bristol Parkway and Tiverton Parkway
- Bristol Temple Meads, Taunton and Tiverton Parkway
Great Western Railway:
- Weston-super-Mare - Taunton - Exeter St.Davids
- Weston-super-Mare, Highbridge & Burnham, Bridgwater and Taunton
- Castle Cary, Taunton and Tiverton Parkway (extended to/from Exeter St.David's early morning/late evening)
The "Night Riviera" sleeper services will not call at Taunton, A replacement bus service will operate between Taunton and Exeter St Davids for connections.
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.
- Amended evening Southern services in the Clapham Junction area on Monday 20, Tuesday 21 and Thursday 23 March
Engineering work is taking place between Balham and Battersea Park, closing various lines on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings..
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday:
The 22:10 East Croydon to Watford Junction train will terminate at Shepherd's Bush.
The 23:07 Epsom Down to London Victoria train will not call at Battersea Park. A replacement bus will run from Clapham Junction to London Victoria calling at Battersea Park.
The 23:42 Watford Junction to Clapham Junction train will not run.
Please use alternative London Overground or London Midland trains.
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 replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
- Amended 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 March
Engineering work is taking place between New Mills Central and Stockport, closing some lines.
The 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Chinley to Manchester Piccadilly, calling at Stockport.
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.
- Amended late night services between London Paddington and Reading from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 March
Engineering work is taking place between Slough and Twyford / Reading, closing some lines.
As a result the following amendments will apply:
- The 20:25, 21:25 and 21:57 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway services will start from Reading. You should use alternative services between London Paddington and Reading.
- The 19:35 and 20:08 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington services will terminate at Reading. You should use alternative services between Reading and London Paddington.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
- Amended 22:48 London Paddington to Swansea service from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 March
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, closing some lines.
The 22:48 London Paddington to Swansea will divert between Swindon and Bristol Parkway (via Bath Spa - not calling). It will arrive / depart Bristol Parkway and beyond later than normal.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
- Amended late night services between Basingstoke and Eastleigh / Southampton Central from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 March
Engineering work is taking place between Woking and Eastleigh, closing some lines.
As a result the following amendments will apply:
- The 21:00 Weymouth to Woking service will terminate at Easleigh
- The 21:35 London Waterloo to Weymouth service will call additionally at Basingstoke
- The 22:05 London Waterloo to Bournemouth service will be diverted via Havant, calling additionally at Guildford, Havant and Fareham
- The 22:08 London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour service will start from Eastleigh at 23:55.
- The 22:20 London Waterloo to Yeovil Junction service will call additionally at Farnborough
- The 22:35 London Waterloo to Poole service will be diverted via Havant, calling additionally at Guildford, Havant and Fareham
- The 23:05 London Waterloo to Southampton Central service will terminate at Basingstoke
- The 23:36 London Waterloo to Bournemouth service will be diverted via Havant, calling additionally at Guidlford, Havant and Fareham
- The 23:40 London Waterloo to Salisbury service will call additionally at Farnborough and Fleet
Rail replacement buses will run between:
- Basingstoke and Eastleigh
- Basingstoke and Southampton Central
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.
- Buses replace evening trains between Leatherhead and Horsham from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 March
Engineering work is taking place between Leatherhead and Horsham, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
After around 22:00 each night until the end of service, buses will replace trains between Leatherhead and Horsham.
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 replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
- Amended 23:28 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 March
Engineering work is taking place between Hunts Cross and Edge Hill, closing some lines.
The 23:28 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street will terminate at Warrington Central. A bus will be provided from Warrington Central to Liverpool Lime Street.
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.
- Amended 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 March
Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Gloucester, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
The 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service will divert between Swindon and Gloucester (via Bristol Parkway, not calling). It will not call at Kemble, Stroud or Stonehouse. A replacement bus will run from Swindon to Kemble, Stroud and Stonehouse, continuing to Gloucester (set down only) and 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.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
- Amended late night Great Western Railway service to / from Worcester Shrub Hill from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 March
Engineering work is taking place late night between Oxford and Worcester Shrub Hill and between Yate and Bristol Parkway, closing some lines.
The 21:50 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill will call additionally at Didcot Parkway. It will then divert between Didcot Parkway and Worcester Shrub Hill (via Swindon and Cheltenham Spa - not calling at either). Rail connections available from Didcot Parkway to Oxford. A replacement bus will run from Oxford to Hanborough, Charlbury, Shipton, Kingham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Honeybourne, Evesham, Pershore, Worcestershire Parkway and Worcester Shrub Hill.
The 22:00 Hereford to London Paddington will terminate Worcester Shrub Hill (and restart Oxford). A replacement bus will run from Worcester Shrub Hill (fast) to Oxford, to connect into the restarted train. There will also be road transport from Worcester Shrub Hill to stations to Evesham and Oxford. No rail connection towards London Paddington from this bus.
The 22:36 Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Temple Meads will terminate at Gloucester. A replacement bus will run between Gloucester, Bristol Parkway, Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads.
The 22:50 London Paddington to Worcestershire Parkway will terminate Oxford. A replacement bus will run from Oxford to Hanborough, Charlbury, Kingham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Honeybourne, Evesham, Pershore and Worcestershire 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.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
- Amended late night service via Blackburn from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 March
Engineering work is taking place late night between Blackburn and Hebden Bridge, closing some lines.
The 21:18 Blackpool North to York service will run between Blackpool North and Blackburn, and between Hebden Bridge and York. A bus will be provided between Blackburn and Hebden Bridge. This train is further affected by work between Leeds and York on Tuesday to Thursday.
The 21:23 York to Blackpool North service will run between York and Hebden Bridge, and between Rose Grove and Blackpool North. A bus will be provided from Hebden Bridge to Blackpool North, stopping to set down only from Blackburn.
The 22:02 Blackpool North to Leeds service will run between Blackpool North and Blackburn, and between Halifax and Leeds. A bus will be provided from Blackburn to Leeds, stopping to set down only from Halifax.
The 22:04 Manchester Victoria to Blackburn service will terminate at Todmorden. A bus will be provided from Todmorden to Blackburn.
The 22:20 York to Blackburn service will run between York and Halifax, and between Rose Grove and Blackburn. A bus will be provided from Halifax to Blackburn. This train is further affected by work between York and Leeds on Tuesday to Thursday.
The 22:20 Blackburn to Manchester Victoria service will run between Blackburn and Rose Grove, and between Todmorden and Manchester Victoria. A bus will be provided from Rose Grove to Todmorden.
The 23:03 Manchester Victoria to Blackburn service will terminate at Todmorden. A bus will be provided from Todmorden to Blackburn.
The 23:20 Blackburn to Manchester Victoria service will run between Blackburn and Rose Grove, and between Todmorden and Manchester Victoria. A bus will be provided from Rose Grove to Manchester Victoria, stopping to set down only from Todmorden.
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.
- Buses replace late night services between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 March
Engineering work is taking place between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, closing some lines.
As a result the following services will be replaced by a bus throughout:
- The 22:45 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service
- The 23:08 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction service
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 Replacement 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 replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages
- Amended late night Transport for Wales service to / from Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 March
Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Manchester area, closing some lines.
The following trains will be amended:-
20:05 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly and the 15:07 Milford Haven to Manchester Piccadilly services will terminate at Crewe with an onward buses to Man Piccadilly.
21:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service starts forward at Crewe, a replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly.
21:52 Chester to Manchester Airport will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly.
23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead will start from Manchester Piccadilly.
22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe will be replaced by a bus.
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.
- Amended late night / early morning service via Grays from Monday 20 to Friday 24 March
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Grays and Pitsea ending Friday morning, closing some lines.
From approximately 22:30, buses will replace trains between Grays and Pitsea.
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.
- Amended late night / early morning EMR service to / from London St Pancras International from Monday
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Leicester and East Midlands Parkway, closing some lines.
Monday to Friday:
The 22:32 London St Pancras International - Sheffield train will run as scheduled until Leicester, but will have amended timings from there onwards. Calling at Loughborough at 23:52, East Midlands Parkway at 00:02, Long Eaton at 00:08, Derby at 00:20, Chesterfield at 00 43 and Sheffield at 00:55.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:12 Derby to London St Pancras International train has been retimed to depart earlier from Derby at 04:06, calling at East Midlands Parkway at 04:17, Loughborough at 04:25, Leicester at 04:44, Kettering at 05:33, Luton Airport Parkway at 06:13 and arriving into London at the later time of at 06:42.
The 03:42 Nottingham to East Midlands Parkway bus will also run earlier to connect in with this train, it departs Nottingham at 03:35 arriving into East Midlands Parkway at 04:05.
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 replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
- Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Walsall and Hednesford / Rugeley Trent Valley from Monday 20 to Friday 24 March
Engineering work is taking place between Walsall and Rugeley Trent Valley, closing some lines.
From 21:45 until 05:45 each morning (ending Friday morning), trains between Birmingham International / Birmingham New Street and Hednesford / Rugeley Trent Valley will run between Birmingham International / Birmingham New Street and Walsall only.
Rail replacement buses will run between Walsall and Hednesford / Rugeley Trent Valley.
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Replacement Bus Replacement 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 replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages
- Amended late night / early morning Northern service to / from Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 20 to Friday 24 March
Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations in and around Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday
The 22:06 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will terminate at Wilmslow. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Crewe.
The 22:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow service will be bus replaced throughout.
The 22:59 Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly will be bus replaced throughout.
The 23:01 Manchester Piccadilly to Alderley Edge service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Alderley Edge.
The 23:10 Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton service will be bus replaced throughout.
The 23:12 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Stockport. A bus will be provided from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly, departing Crewe at 23:12.
The 23:23 Manchester Piccadilly to Hazel Grove service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Hazel Grove.
The 23:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Crewe.
The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will be bus replaced throughout.
Tuesday to Friday
The 00:44 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly.
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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.
- No late night / early morning services between Sydenham and West Croydon from Monday 20 to Friday 24 March
Engineering work is taking place between Sydenham and West Croydon, closing some lines.
London Overground:
Between 23:30 and 04:00, there will be no southbound services between Sydenham and West Croydon.
The 23:17 Highbury & Islington to West Croydon service and the 23:38 Dalston Junction to West Croydon services will divert and terminate at Crystal Palace.
Ticket Acceptance
You can use the following services at no extra cost:
- London Buses via any reasonable route
- London Tramlink via any reasonable route
- Southern services between Sydenham and East Croydon and also between Crystal Palace and West Croydon
It is not yet known how Southern will be affected.
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If you are travelling with London Overground, 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
You can plan your journey on Tramlink 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.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
- No late night / early morning via Seven Sisters from Monday 20 to Friday 24 March
Engineering work is taking place between London Liverpool Street and Cheshunt, closing all lines overnight from Sunday evening until Friday morning.
Between 23:35 and 05:15, trains that usually run via Seven Sisters will be diverted to run via Tottenham Hale.
Stations on the Seven Sisters route are only a short distance from those on the Tottenham Hale route.
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- Amended 05:29 Blackpool South to Preston service from Monday 20 to Friday 24 March
Engineering work is taking place between Blackpool North and Preston, closing some lines.
The 05:29 Blackpool South to Preston service will start from Blackpool North. A bus will be provided from Blackpool South to Preston, departing Blackpool South at 04:59 to connect with the train at Kirkham & Wesham.
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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.
- Amended late night / early morning services to / from Bushey from Monday 20 to Friday 24 March
Engineering work is taking place between London Euston and Wembley Central and also between North Wembley and Berkhamsted, closing some lines.
The following services will call at Bushey for customers to disembark only:
Monday only:
- The 23:42 London Euston to Milton Keynes service
Tuesday only:
- The 00:09 London Euston to Milton Keynes service
- The 00:39 London Euston to Milton Keynes service
Tuesday to Thursday:
- The 23:42 London Euston to Milton Keynes Central service
Wednesday to Friday:
- âââââââThe 00:09 London Euston to Northampton service
- The 00:39 London Euston to Northampton service
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- Amended service between Exeter St Davids and Basingstoke from Monday 20 until Friday 24 March
Engineering work is taking place between Exeter St Davids and Basingstoke.
The following alterations will apply:
- 06:10 Salisbury to Exeter St Davids will depart 3 minutes earlier
- 07:11 Yeovil Pen Mill to London Waterloo will start at 07:20 from Yeovil Junction
- 10:50 Yeovil Pen Mill to Salisbury service departs at 10:55
- 12:25, 14:25, 15:25, & 16:25 Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo services depart at 12:55, 14:40, 15:40, & 16:33
- 14:20 London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids service terminates at Salisbury
- 17:25 Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo service departs at 17:35
- 18:26 Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo starts at 20:47 from Salisbury
- 19:25 Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo service departs at 19:40
- 2025 Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo service departs at 20:38
- 21:25 and 22:25 Exeter St Davids to Salisbury service departs later at 20:38 and 21:44
- 21:50 Salisbury to Reading service departs earlier at 21:25
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- Amended late night / early morning Southeastern service from Monday 20 to Friday 24 March
Engineering work is taking place between overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
The 23: 50 London Cannon St to Hastings (Mon & Tue) & 23:45 London Charing Cross to Hastings (Thu) services will be replaced by buses between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings:
Replacement buses will run between:
- Tunbridge Wells and Battle (limited stops)
- Tunbridge Wells to Robertsbridge calling at all stations.
- Battle to Hastings calling at all stations except Crowhurst
- Battle and Crowhurst minibus
The 23:38 Charing Cross to Canterbury West service will be diverted and run non stop between London Bridge and Ashford International
Replacement buses will run between Tonbridge and Headcorn and between Headcorn and Ashford International. To connect with the bus service at Tonbridge, travel on the 23:45 London Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wells service.
Tuesday only:
Late night buses between Faversham, Margate and Ramsgate will not run, and trains will run normally between these stations.
Tuesday and Wednesday:
The 00:25 London Cannon Street to Dartford via Greenwich service will be diverted via Bexleyheath and a replacement bus will run between New Cross and Dartford via Greenwich calling at all stations
Tuesday to Friday:
From 00:20 until the end of service, buses replace trains between Meopham and Sittingbourne. Trains will only run between London Victoria and Meopham / Sole Street. A connecting train will run between Sittingbourne and Ramsgate.
Wednesday and Thursday:
From 00:35 until the end of service, buses replace trains between Minster and Margate
The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will be replaced by a bus between Deal and Ramsgate.
Thursday and Friday:
The 00:20 Charing Cross to Dartford via Woolwich service will be diverted via Bexleyheath and a replacement bus will run between Lewisham and Dartford via Woolwich calling at all stations
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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.
- Amended late night / early morning service to / from Worksop from Monday 20 to Friday 24 March
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Worksop and Mansfield Woodhouse, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday
The 21:25 Nottingham to Worksop train will terminate at Mansfield Woodhouse. A rail replacement bus will run from Mansfield Woodhouse, departing at 22:16 and calling at Shirebrook at 22:29, Langwith Whaley Thorns at 22:35, Creswell at 22:45, Whitwell at 22:51 and arriving Worksop at 23:06.
The 22:25 Nottingham to Worksop will terminate at Mansfield Woodhouse. A rail replacement bus will run from Mansfield Woodhouse departing at 23:16 and calling at Shirebrook at 23:29, Langwith Whaley Thorns at 23:35, Creswell at 23:45 and arriving Worksop at 00:06.
The 22:39 Worksop to Nottingham train will start from Mansfield Woodhouse. A rail replacement bus will run from Worksop departing at 22:10, calling at Whitwell at 22:23, Creswell at 22:29, Langwith Whaley Thorns at 22:39, Shirebrook at 22:45 and Mansfield Woodhouse at 23:00 to connect in with the 23:10 departure to Nottingham.
The 23:43 Worksop to Nottingham train will start from Mansfield Woodhouse. A rail replacement will run from Worksop departing at 23:10, calling at Shirebrook at 23:41 and Mansfield Woodhouse at 23:56 to connect in with the 00:06 departure to Nottingham.
Tuesday to Friday
The 05:35 Worksop to Nottingham service will start from Mansfield Woodhouse. A rail replacement bus will run from Worksop departing at 05:06, calling at Whitwell at 05:19, Creswell at 05:25, Langwith Whaley Thorns at 05:35, Shirebrook at 05:41 and Mansfield Woodhouse at 05:56 to connect with the 06:06 departure to Nottingham.
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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 replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
- Buses replace late night trains between Purley and Horley via Redhill from Monday 20 to Friday 24 March
Engineering work is taking place between Purley and Horley, closing all lines via Redhill overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Between 23:45 and 05:00 each night, Trains will be diverted between Purley and Horley, and will not run via Redhill.
Buses will replace trains between Purley and Horley via Redhill.
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 replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
- Amended late night / early morning service to / from Manchester Airport from Monday 20 to Friday 24 March
Engineering work is taking place overnight In and around Manchester Airport, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday
The 22:01 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport.
The 22:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. A replacement bus will operate forward to Manchester Airport.
The 22:43 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Manchester Piccadilly.
The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport.
The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. A replacement bus will operate between Manchester Airport and Manchester Oxford Road.
The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A replacement bus will operate forward to Manchester Airport.
The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be bus replaced throughout.
Tuesday to Friday
The 04:48 Manchester Airport Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly. A replacement bus will operate between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly.
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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.
- No late night / early morning services between London Liverpool Street and Chingford / Enfield Town / Cheshunt from Monday 20 to Friday 24 March
Engineering work is taking place between Hackney Downs and Enfield Town / Cheshunt, closing some lines.
From 22:45 until 04:00 each morning, no services will run between Hackney Downs and Enfield Town / Cheshunt.
Rail replacement buses will run between:
- Seven Sisters and Enfield Town
- Seven Sisters and Cheshunt
You can also use London Underground or London Buses via any reasonable route. For Rectory Road and Stoke Newington, use Clapton station.
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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.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
- Amended 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service on Tuesday 21 March
Engineering work is taking place between Britton Ferry and Neath, closing some lines.
As a result the 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will depart at 03:56 and operate a few minutes later than normal to Cardiff Central. Normal timings from Cardiff Central.
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- Amended late night services between Port Talbot Parkway and Neath on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 March
Engineering work is taking place on 1 out of 2 tracks between Britton Ferry and Neath, closing some lines.
As a result the following amendments will apply:
- The 20:48 and 21:48 London Paddington to Swansea services will incur an additional 5 minutes journey time between Port Talbot Parkway and Neath.
- The 22:48 London Paddington to Swansea service (also diverted between Swindon and Bristol Parkway) will incur a further 5 minutes journey time between Port Talbot Parkway and Neath.
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- Buses replace early morning trains between Polegate and Eastbourne from Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 March
Engineering work is taking place between Polegate and Eastbourne, closing all lines very early on Tuesday to Friday mornings.
The 00:02 London Victoria to Eastbourne service (01:08 from Haywards Heath), and the 04:49 Eastbourne to London Victoria services will be replaced by buses between Polegate and Eastbourne.
The replacement bus for the 04:49 Eastbourne to London Victoria service will run earlier than the train it replaces, in order to connect with the train at Polegate.
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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 replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
- Buses replace early morning trains between Dartford / Gravesend and Gillingham from Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 March
Engineering work is taking place between Gravesend and Gillingham, closing various lines early on Tuesday to Friday mornings;
Between 00:15 and 04:30 on Tuesday to Friday mornings, buses will replace trains between Dartford / Gravesend and Gillingham.
Additionally, the 04:00 Gillingham to Dartford service will start from Gravesend. An earlier replacement bus will run from Gillingham to Gravesend, connecting with the train..
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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 replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.