Latest Travel

PAGE LAST UPDATED: 09/09/2022 11:54. Update now

Find out details about how services are running and be informed on any disruption on your journey. What's more, you can even set up alerts so that you receive emails, Twitter direct messages or SMS messages on your mobile phone with any issues on your regular journeys.

Service disruptions and timetable changes

You can check individual journey delays via journey planner

  Details
Disruption between Reading and Guildford expected until 13:00
More information on Disruption between Reading and Guildford expected until 13:00
expand panel
Incident created
09/09/2022 11:43
Last updated
09/09/2022 11:51
Route affected

Trains between Reading and Redhill / Gatwick Airport 

 
Train operator affected
Great Western Railway
Description

A broken down train between between Reading and Guildford means some lines are blocked. As a result, trains may be cancelled or delayed. This is expected until 13:00. 

Customer Advice: 

You can use your ticket on Elizabeth line, Southern, South Western Railway and Thameslink services

Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner

Twitter:
If you would like to follow this incident on Twitter, please use #Crowthorne

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 Nottingham and Derby / East Midlands Parkway expected until 12:00
More information on Disruption between Nottingham and Derby / East Midlands Parkway expected until 12:00
expand panel
Incident created
09/09/2022 09:05
Last updated
09/09/2022 11:33
Route affected

CrossCountry between Nottingham and Cardiff Central / Birmingham New Street

East Midlands Railway between Leicester / Crewe and Newark Castle / Lincoln / Grimsby Town, and also between Nottingham and London St Pancras International

 
Train operator affected
CrossCountryEast Midlands Railway
Description

Lines have now reopened following the earlier incident where a person was hit by a train between Nottingham and Derby / East Midlands Parkway. As service recovers, trains may still be cancelled or diverted until approximately 12:00.

If you’ve been affected by what happened on the network today, there is always someone to talk to. You can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 from any phone for a confidential chat.​​​​​​​

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 bus replacement 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 #Nottingham

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.

 
No trains between Axminster and Exeter St Davids expected until 14:00
More information on No trains between Axminster and Exeter St Davids expected until 14:00
expand panel
Incident created
09/09/2022 10:49
Last updated
09/09/2022 11:02
Route affected

Between London Waterloo / Salisbury and Exeter St Davids

 
Train operator affected
South Western Railway
Description

A safety inspection of the track between Whimple and Cranbrook means all lines between these stations are currently blocked.

As a result of this, trains between Axminster and Exeter St Davids will be cancelled. Disruption is expected until 14:00.

Customer Advice:

To help you with your journey, tickets will be accepted on the following alternatives:

  • Great Western Railway services between Westbury and Salisbury, and also between London Paddington and Exeter St Davids
  • London Underground between London Paddington and London Waterloo
  • Stagecoach Buses on route 4, 9, 44 and 44A

 

Rail replacement buses are also in operation between Salisbury and Exeter. 

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 bus replacement 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 #Whimple

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 Ely and Kings Lynn until the end of the day on Sunday 18 September
More information on Disruption between Ely and Kings Lynn until the end of the day on Sunday 18 September
expand panel
Incident created
01/09/2022 07:24
Last updated
09/09/2022 10:52
Route affected

Great Northern between London Kings Cross and Kings Lynn

 
Train operator affected
Great Northern
Description

A speed restriction is in place over defective track between Ely and Kings Lynn. As a result, trains running between these stations may be delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until at least the end of the day on Sunday 18 September.

Customer Advice:

Great Northern are currently having to run an amended timetable between London Kings Cross and Ely / Kings Lynn. This will be ongoing until at least 18 September.

Journey planners will be updated 24 hours in advance, so please ensure that you check before travelling.

  • London Kings Cross to Kings Lynn services will run between Kings Lynn and Cambridge only
  • London Kings Cross to Ely services will not run
  • There will be very few 'fast' services between London Kings Cross and Cambridge. You should travel from London St Pancras International, or use stopping services from London Kings Cross
  • There will also be very limited non-stop services between Kings Cross, Royston and Letchworth, as the majority of these trains are running between Cambridge and Kings Lynn only. You should travel via St Pancras where semi-fast services to and from Cambridge are available.

 

What does this mean for my journey?

Journeys between King's Lynn and Cambridge will be extended by up to 20 minutes due to the speed restriction. If you are travelling between London and Kings Lynn, you will need to change trains at Cambridge. This could increase your journey time by an additional 60 minutes.

What alternative trains can I use?

You can use the following services at no additional cost:

  • London Kings Cross - Cambridge (stopping service)
  • Brighton - Cambridge (using London St Pancras International as a changeover point)

 

Why is this happening, and what about next week?

Network Rail has identified a number of track defects on the line between Cambridge and Kings Lynn. These defects are a result of the recent spell of prolonged hot weather, which has dried out the ground beneath the track. This can cause the track to move, making it unsafe to run trains at full speed.

Network Rail are currently working on a repair, and will update you as work progresses.

Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner

Twitter:
If you would like to follow this incident on Twitter, please use #KingsLynn

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.

 
This Sunday DO NOT TRAVEL between Arundel, Barnham and Angmering. The East Coastway route is also affected
More information on This Sunday DO NOT TRAVEL between Arundel, Barnham and Angmering. The East Coastway route is also affected
expand panel
Incident created
08/09/2022 17:38
Last updated
09/09/2022 10:42
Route affected

Between Arundel / Angmering and Barnham

 
Train operator affected
Southern
Description

Unavailability of rail replacement vehicles between Arundel / Angmering and Barnham means an extremely limited service will run.  

Disruption is expected until the end of the day on Sunday 11 September.

Customer advice 

West Coastway

DO NOT TRAVEL on Sunday 11 September between Arundel, Angmering and Barnham. There is a severe shortage of rail replacement buses this weekend.

  • Littlehampton and Ford station will be closed and not served for the whole day
  • Trains will run between London and Arundel, but there will be no onward travel options at Arundel
  • Trains will run between London/Brighton and Angmering, but there will be no onward travel options at Angmering
  • Trains will run between Bognor, Portsmouth and Barnham but again, there will be no onward travel from Barnham

 

Journey planners will be updated to reflect this change to the rail replacement service by Saturday 10 September.

East Coastway

An extremely limited bus service will be running between Haywards Heath, Brighton and Lewes. Customers wanting to travel between Lewes and Haywards Heath should travel via Brighton. Journey planners will be updated on Saturday 10 September with the buses we know are running.

The following stations will not be served:

  • Cooksbridge
  • Falmer
  • Moulsecoomb
  • London Road (Brighton)

 

Customers at these stations should use local buses or the help points for assistance.

Can you tell me more?​​​​​​​

Planned engineering work is taking place this Sunday, but due to the availability of replacement buses, we can only offer an extremely limited bus service, so please do not attempt to travel.

Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner

Twitter:
If you would like to follow this incident on Twitter, please use #Arundel

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 Canonbury and Stratford expected until 14:30
More information on Disruption between Canonbury and Stratford expected until 14:30
expand panel
Incident created
09/09/2022 09:33
Last updated
09/09/2022 09:41
Route affected

Trains between Clapham Junction / Richmond  and Stratford 

 
Train operator affected
London Overground
Description

A fault with the signalling system between Canonbury and Stratford means lines between these stations are disrupted. As a result, trains may be cancelled or delayed. This is expected until 14:30. 

Customer Advice: 

You can use your ticket on:

  • Elizabeth Line
  • Greater Anglia
  • Great Western Railway
  • Great Northern
  • London Underground
  • Southern
  • South Western Railway
  • Thameslink 

 

You can find alternative route maps here and here 

Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner

Twitter:
If you would like to follow this incident on Twitter, please use #DalstonKingsland 

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.

 
Delays between Rhymney and Cardiff Central expected until the end of the day
More information on Delays between Rhymney and Cardiff Central expected until the end of the day
expand panel
Incident created
09/09/2022 08:23
Last updated
09/09/2022 08:26
Route affected

Between Rhymney and Cardiff Central

 
Train operator affected
Transport for Wales
Description

fault with the signalling system at Bargoed means trains have to run at a reduced speed between Rhymney and Cardiff Central.

As a result of this, trains may be delayed by up to 30 minutes. This is expected to continue until the end of the day.

Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner

Twitter:
If you would like to follow this incident on Twitter, please use #Bargoed

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 Stourbridge Junction and Tyseley expected until the end of the day
More information on Disruption between Stourbridge Junction and Tyseley expected until the end of the day
expand panel
Incident created
09/09/2022 08:10
Last updated
09/09/2022 08:19
Route affected

between Stourbridge Junction and Tyseley

 
Train operator affected
Chiltern RailwaysWest Midlands Railway
Description

A fault with the signalling system between Langley Green and Tyseley means trains have to run at a reduced speed. As a result, trains may be delayed or cancelled. This is expected until the end of the day. 

West Midlands Railway Customer Advice: 

​​​​​​​Rail Replacement Coaches are accepting passengers between Kidderminster and Stratford-Upon-Avon via Worcester Shrub Hill and Birmingham Snow Hill. 

National Express West Midlands are accepting passengers via any reasonable route until further notice.

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 bus replacement 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 #Tyseley

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.

 
SUSPENDED: Industrial action on 15, 17 and 26, 27 September
More information on SUSPENDED: Industrial action on 15, 17 and 26, 27 September
expand panel
Incident created
02/09/2022 17:44
Last updated
09/09/2022 06:23
Route affected

All National Rail routes

 
Train operator affected
London UndergroundNational Rail
Description

UPDATE: The RMT, ASLEF and TSSA unions have announced that they have called-off their strike action on 15, 17, 26 and 27 September. This is expected to mean that services can run as normal on those dates.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

 
TransPennine Express - amended timetable
More information on TransPennine Express - amended timetable
expand panel
Incident created
24/01/2022 16:18
Last updated
08/09/2022 21:25
Route affected

TransPennine Express routes.   

 
Train operator affected
TransPennine Express
Description

TransPennine Express are operating a reduced, amended timetable due to the ongoing impact of higher than normal sickness levels and industrial relations issues. 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Alterations to the daily timetable:

Some TransPennine Express services may have ‘on-the-day’ or 'evening before' service amendments and cancellations. Please check Journey Planners as close to your date and time of travel as possible, as changes may be made at the last minute.

You can find todays planned timetable changes, together with your options if your train is affected, here.

West Coast Main Line timetable changes from Monday 12 September:

An amended timetable will be in place from Monday 12 September until further notice for TransPennine Express services between Manchester / Liverpool and Edinburgh / Glasgow via Preston and Carlisle.

The changes are being made to provide a more stable and reliable service. The number of  'on-the-day' or ‘evening before’ cancellations being made on this route are expected to be significantly reduced under this temporary amended timetable.

​​​​​​​Check before you travel:
You can check your journey for today 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. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

 
Avanti West Coast - reduced timetable travel advice
More information on Avanti West Coast - reduced timetable travel advice
expand panel
Incident created
20/07/2022 19:08
Last updated
08/09/2022 20:26
Route affected

All Avanti West Coast routes

 
Train operator affected
Avanti West Coast
Description

Avanti West Coast will operate a reduced timetable until further notice. This is due to the current industrial relations climate which has resulted in severe staff shortages in some grades. The reduced timetable is in place to ensure a reliable service is delivered so customers can travel with greater certainty. The decision to introduce this reduced timetable was not taken lightly, and Avanti West Coast are sorry for the enormous frustration and inconvenience this will cause. 

You can find more details by clicking on the links below: 

 

____________________________________________________

Reduced Timetable Information:

Avanti West Coast are currently working hard to rebuild their timetable in a resilient and sustainable way that will allow them to gradually increase services without being reliant on traincrew overtime, which has fallen dramatically in recent weeks.

As a result, the weekday timetable for travel dates from Monday 12 September until further notice is yet to be confirmed. While the timetable is available on the Avanti West Coast website and app, some services are still subject to change or will not operate at all.

Ticket sales have been suspended for trains we know we’re unable to run in the coming weeks to help minimise disruption.

When will the new timetable be confirmed?

While each new timetable is finalised, ticket sales have been suspended and reservations have been closed – this is to minimise the number of people disrupted. Avanti West Coast working hard to publish the timetables and release tickets as soon as possible. Click here to check the table to find out when your travel date’s tickets are expected to be on sale.

Which trains will be running?

Avanti West Coast plan to run at least one train an hour from London Euston to each of Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham. There will be trains to Edinburgh every two hours via the West Midlands. They aim to run extra services at peak times whenever possible, for example some hours there’ll be three or even four trains running from London to Manchester.

They are also running shuttle services between Crewe and Holyhead, plus a limited through service between Euston and Chester once a day.

Avanti West Coast's priority is to give you a service you can rely on, so they’re running this temporary timetable to work around staff shortages and avoid cancelling trains at short notice. More services will be added as we recruit and train more staff.

My train is cancelled - what are my options?

If your train is cancelled, your ticket will be accepted on the Avanti West Coast service before or after your original booked train. Alternatively, you can claim a full, fee-free refund from your point of purchase if you no longer wish to travel due to the amended timetable.

Will my seat reservation still be valid?

We’re sorry to say that switching to the new timetable has caused a temporary problem with seat reservations and Avanti West Coast had to cancel some. This means that reservations booked before 8 August for travel up to and including 11 September are no longer valid, even if the time of your train hasn’t changed.

Avanti West Coast are doing our best to put this right by making lots of unreserved seats available on trains. Staff will be happy to help you find somewhere to sit - just ask onboard and they’ll point you in the right direction.

No need to worry if you made a reservation after 8 August - these are all still valid and your seat is reserved for you.

If you’d rather not travel, you can cancel your ticket and get a full refund.

It’s a frustrating situation and Avanti West Coast are sorry. They’re working hard to fix this tech issue so more customers can keep their pre-booked reservations. Please be assured that it will be sorted. From 12 September Avanti West Coast aim to be able to give you clear ticket info and there should be less of a problem with overcrowded trains. 

____________________________________________________

Weekend travel: 

A reduced service will be in operation on all weekends. Timetables may be further amended due to planned engineering work. You can find more details on our dedicated future engineering work webpage

____________________________________________________

More information:         

You can find more details about the reduced Avanti West Coast service here. This includes information on timetables, refunds and when tickets will be available for purchase. 

​​​​​​​Check before you travel:

If you are travelling on a weekday, you can check your journey up to and including Tuesday 13 September using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

If you are travelling this weekend (10 and 11 September), you can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

If you are travelling from Wednesday 14 September, please check back closer to the date of travel as the amended timetable is not currently showing in the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

 
Revised timetable between Salisbury and Exeter St Davids until the end of the day on Monday 31 October
More information on Revised timetable between Salisbury and Exeter St Davids until the end of the day on Monday 31 October
expand panel
Incident created
19/08/2022 14:04
Last updated
07/09/2022 16:47
Route affected

Between London Waterloo and Westbury / Yeovil Pen Mill / Exeter St Davids

 
Train operator affected
South Western Railway
Description

A speed restriction is in place over defective track between Tisbury and Gillingham. As a result a temporary revised timetable is in operation between Salisbury, Yeovil Junction and Exeter St Davids. 

The revised timetable is expected to be in place until the end of the day on Monday 31 October. 

Customer Advice:

In order to provide a more reliable service, a temporary revised timetable is operating between Salisbury, Yeovil Junction and Exeter St Davids. If you are intending to travel on this route, please check your journey before you travel as journey times will be extended and some services will not operate. 

Why is the speed restriction in place?

The very hot and dry conditions of recent weeks have dried out the clay soil beneath the embankments. When clay dries out, it shrinks. This has caused track defects along the line between Tisbury and Gillingham, which means trains cannot run at full speed.

Because the clay soil is still shrinking, Network Rail can not make the necessary repairs to the track right now; instead they need to wait until the shrinking has stopped to make a long term repair. 

​​​​​​​Check before you travel:

You can check your journey until Sunday 16 October using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner as the revised timetable has now been uploaded until that date. For journeys from Monday 17 October, please check back closer to the time of travel. 

You are also advised to check again on the day of travel in case of any short notice delays, cancellations and alterations.

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 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 #Tisbury

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 Wickford and Southminster expected until the end of the day on Friday 16 September
More information on Disruption between Wickford and Southminster expected until the end of the day on Friday 16 September
expand panel
Incident created
23/08/2022 12:49
Last updated
06/09/2022 16:58
Route affected

Between London Liverpool Street / Wickford and Southminster   

 
Train operator affected
Greater Anglia
Description

A speed restriction is in place over defective track between Wickford and Southminster. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

This is expected until at least the end of the day on Friday 16 September.

Travel advice for weekdays:

The following trains will be cancelled on weekdays and replaced by a bus / coach:

Wickford to Southminster

  • 05:16 Wickford to Southminster 
  • 08:16 Wickford to Southminster 
  • 09:36 Wickford to Southminster 
  • 10:56 Wickford to Southminster 
  • 12:16 Wickford to Southminster 
  • 13:36 Wickford to Southminster 
  • ​​​​​​​14:56 Wickford to Southminster 
  • ​​​​​​​16:14 Wickford to Southminster 
  • ​​​​​​​20:56 Wickford to Southminster ​​​​​​​

 

Southminster to Wickford

  • 06:05 Southminster to Liverpool Street service will be amended to start from Wickford at 06:35 
  • 08:56 Southminster to Wickford
  • 12:56 Southminster to Wickford
  • 14:16 Southminster to Wickford
  • 15:36 Southminster to Wickford
  • 16:56 Southminster to Wickford
  • 21:36 Southminster to Wickford​​​​​​​

 

Travel advice for weekends:

The plan for travel on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September will be provided here as soon as possible. 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Replacement bus travel advice:

Rail replacement buses will be operated by Panther Travel and Ensign. Please note, rail replacement vehicles are unable to serve Battlesbridge.

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 by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

More information: 

The extremely hot and dry conditions this summer have caused the soil beneath the track bed on the Wickford - Southminster line to dry out. As a result, speed restrictions have had to be imposed along the route to ensure safe operation of train services until the track has been realigned. 

The extent of the problem and the equipment needed to address it is such that it is expected to take three weeks before trains can run normally again. To provide a more consistent service in the meantime, trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised until Friday 16 September.

​​​​​​​Check before you travel:

You can check your journey for today using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner as online journey planners will be updated with any alterations 24 hours in advance.

Twitter:
If you would like to follow this incident on Twitter, please use #NorthFambridge

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.

 

Current engineering work

Not travelling today? Check for planned engineering work on your route before you travel.
Check planned engineering work

Buses replace early morning trains between Princes Risborough and Aylesbury from Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 September
More information on Buses replace early morning trains between Princes Risborough and Aylesbury from Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
06/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

Chiltern Railways between London Marylebone and Aylesbury

 
Train operator affected
Chiltern Railways
Description

Engineering work is taking place between Princes Risborough and Aylesbury, closing all lines early on Tuesday to Friday mornings.

The 00:10 London Marylebone to Aylesbury service will not run.

The 00:05 London Marylebone to Banbury service will be retimed to start at 00:10, and a replacement bus will run from Princes Risborough to Aylesbury.

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 evening / morning trains in the Nottingham area from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
More information on Amended evening / morning trains in the Nottingham area from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
05/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

East Midlands Railway between Nottingham and Worksop / Liverpool Lime Street

 
Train operator affected
East Midlands Railway
Description

Engineering work is taking place in the Nottingham area, closing lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday to Thursday:

23:43 Worksop to Nottingham will be diverted between Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Nottingham, and will arrive later than usual at Nottingham at 00:58.

Tuesday to Friday:

05:17 Nottingham to Worksop will be slightly retimed start at 05:16 and to run 2 minutes earlier throughout.

05:21 Nottingham to Liverpool will depart Nottingham earlier at 05:16. It returns to running at normal times from Chesterfield.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

 
Amended 06:47 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich service Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 September
More information on Amended 06:47 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich service Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
06/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

East Midlands Railway between Liverpool Lime Street and Norwich

 
Train operator affected
East Midlands Railway
Description

Engineering work is taking place between Liverpool Lime Street and Warrington Central, closing some lines on Tuesday to Friday mornings.

As a result, the 06:47 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich service will be amended to start from Warrington Central at 07:15.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

 
Amended 17:51 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich service on Friday 9 September
More information on Amended 17:51 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich service on Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
09/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

East Midlands Railway between Liverpool Lime Street and Norwich

 
Train operator affected
East Midlands Railway
Description

Engineering work is taking place in the Ely area, on Friday evening / Saturday morning, closing all lines.

As a result, the 17:51 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich service will terminate at Nottingham. A replacement bus will run from Nottingham to Norwich.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.

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 05:22 Derby to Nottingham service from Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 September
More information on Amended 05:22 Derby to Nottingham service from Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
06/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

East Midlands Railway between Derby and Nottingham

 
Train operator affected
East Midlands Railway
Description

Engineering work is taking place between Long Eaton and Derby, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

As a result, the 05:22 Derby to Nottingham service will be replaced by a bus 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.

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 services in the Long Eaton area from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
More information on Amended services in the Long Eaton area from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
05/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

East Midlands Railway between London St Pancras and Derby / Sheffield

 
Train operator affected
East Midlands Railway
Description

Engineering work is taking place at various locations on the East Midlands Railway network, closing lines overnight from Monday evening until Saturday morning.

As a result:

Monday to Thursday:

The 22:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield will depart later from Leicester (23:47), Loughborough (23:57), East Midlands Parkway (00:04), Derby (00:37), Chesterfield (00:55) and arriving into Sheffield at 01:07, and will not call at Long Eaton. A rail replacement bus will operate between East Midlands Parkway and Long Eaton to connect from the train, departing at 00:13. Another rail replacement bus will operate between Long Eaton and Derby to connect with the train, departing at 23:56. 

Monday to Friday:
23:05 London St Pancras International to Derby will run to time as far as Bedford, then depart later from Wellingborough (00:30), Kettering (00:48), Leicester (01:41), Loughborough (01:51), East Midlands Parkway (01:59) and arriving into Derby (02:30), and will not call at Long Eaton. A rail replacement bus will operate between East Midlands Parkway and Long Eaton connecting from the train departing at 02:09. Another rail replacement bus will operate between Long Eaton and Derby, departing at 01:52. 

Tuesday only:

04:12 Derby to London St Pancras International will depart earlier from Derby at 03:50 and will not call at Long Eaton. A rail replacement bus will operate between Derby and Long Eaton departing Derby at 04:12. Another rail replacement bus will operate between Long Eaton and East Midlands Parkway to connect with the train, departing at 03:52. Train will run to time from East Midlands Parkway onwards 

Tuesday to Friday: 

00:15 London St Pancras International to Derby will run to time as far as Bedford, then depart later from Wellingborough (01:42), Kettering (01:52), Leicester (02:45) and arriving into Derby at 03:30. 

03:57 Derby to London St Pancras International will depart earlier from Derby at 03:24 and will not call at Long Eaton. A rail replacement bus will operate between Derby and Long Eaton departing Derby at 03:57. Another rail replacement bus will operate between Long Eaton and East Midlands Parkway to connect with the train, departing at 03:28. Train will run to time from East Midlands Parkway onwards

04:47 Derby to London St Pancras International (via Nottingham) will now depart at 04:27 and will not call at Long Eaton. A rail replacement bus will operate between Derby and Nottingham to connect with the train at Nottingham. Derby (04:08), Long Eaton (04:39) and Nottingham (05:04). Train will run to time from Nottingham onwards

04:58 Sheffield to London St Pancras International will now depart at 04:38 and will not call at Long Eaton. A rail replacement bus will operate between Derby and Long Eaton connecting from the train, departing at 05:19. Another rail replacement bus will operate between Long Eaton and East Midlands Parkway connecting to the train, departing at 05:12

Wednesday to Friday:

04:12 Derby to St Pancras will depart earlier from Derby at 03:40 and will not call at Long Eaton. A rail replacement bus will operate between Derby and Long Eaton departing Derby at 04:12. Another rail replacement bus will operate between Long Eaton and East Midlands Parkway to connect with the train, departing at 03:42. Train will run to time from East Midlands Parkway onwards 

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 evening / morning trains between Gravesend and Gillingham / Rainham from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
More information on Buses replace evening / morning trains between Gravesend and Gillingham / Rainham from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
05/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

Thameslink between Luton / Dartford and Gillingham / Rainham

 
Train operator affected
Thameslink
Description

Engineering work is taking place between Gravesend and Gillingham / Rainham, closing various lines overnight.

From approximately 23:45 until 04:45 each night, buses will replace trains between:

  • Gravesend and Gillingham.
  • Gillingham and Rainham.

 

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

 
Reduced early morning trains at Welham Green / Hatfield or Hadley Wood from Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 September
More information on Reduced early morning trains at Welham Green / Hatfield or Hadley Wood from Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
06/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

Between Moorgate / London Kings Cross and Welwyn Garden City

 
Train operator affected
Great Northern
Description

Engineering work is taking place in the early hours between Alexandra Palace and Welwyn Garden City, closing some lines.

From approximately 00:15 until approximately 05:15 on Tuesday to Friday mornings, trains from London will not call at Hadley Wood or Welham Green.

Trains towards London will not call at Welham Green, Hadley Wood or Hatfield. Replacement buses will run between Potters Bar and Welwyn Garden City.

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 late night / early morning trains between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage via Hertford North from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
More information on Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage via Hertford North from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
05/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

Between London Kings Cross and Stevenage via Hertford North

 
Train operator affected
Great Northern
Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage via Hertford North ending Friday morning, closing some lines.

From approximately 23:45 until the end of service on Monday to Thursday evenings, buses will replace trains between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage via Hertford North.

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 trains from London Bridge from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
More information on Amended late night trains from London Bridge from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
05/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

Between London Bridge and East Croydon / Streatham Hill / Caterham

 
Train operator affected
Southern
Description

Engineering work is taking place between London Bridge and Norwood Junction via Sydenham, closing some lines.

The 23:47 and 00:17 London Bridge to Caterham trains will be diverted and will not call at stations via Sydenham. Journey times will be extended by approximately 20 minutes.

The 23:58 London Bridge to Streatham Hill train will not run. A replacement bus will run from London Bridge to Streatham Hill via Sydenham.

The 00:35 London Bridge to East Croydon train will not run. A replacement bus will run between London Bridge and East Croydon via Sydenham.

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 late night / early morning trains between Eastbourne and Hastings / Ore from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
More information on Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Eastbourne and Hastings / Ore from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
05/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

Between London Victoria and Ore and

between Brighton and Hastings

 
Train operator affected
Southern
Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Eastbourne and Ore finishing Friday morning, closing some lines.

From approximately 21:00 until the end of service on Monday to Thursday evenings, buses will replace trains between Eastbourne and Hastings / Ore.

Eastbourne to Ashford International trains will run between Hastings and Ashford International.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

 
Amended evening / morning services at Bushey from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
More information on Amended evening / morning services at Bushey from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
05/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

London Northwestern Railway between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central

 
Train operator affected
London Northwestern Railway
Description

Engineering work is taking place between London Euston and Berkhamsted, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

As a result, the following trains will call at Bushey for customers to disembark only:

Monday to Thursday:

The 22:42 London Euston to Milton Keynes Central service.

The 23:02 London Euston to Milton Keynes Central service.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 00:35 London Euston to Milton Keynes Central 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.

 
Amended late night / early morning TPE service from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
More information on Amended late night / early morning TPE service from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
05/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

23:39 Manchester Airport to York

02:42 Manchester Piccadilly to York

 
Train operator affected
TransPennine Express
Description

Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday 

23:39 Manchester Airport to York will not call at Manchester Oxford Road or Manchester Victoria.

Tuesday to Friday 

02:42 Manchester Piccadilly to York will start later at 03:06.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

 
Amended late night / early morning Southeastern services from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
More information on Amended late night / early morning Southeastern services from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
05/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

Various Southeastern routes

 
Train operator affected
Southeastern
Description

Engineering work is taking place on various routes across the Southeastern network each evening, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday: 

  • From 22:45 until the end of service, buses replace trains between Lewisham and Hayes.

 

 

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday:

  • From 23:50 until the end of service, buses replace trains between Ebbsfleet International and Gillingham and also between Gillingham and Faversham.
  • From 23:45 until the end of service, buses replace trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea.

 

 

Tuesday to Friday:

  • From 00:40 until the end of service, buses replace trains between Maidstone East and Ashford International.

 

 

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:

  • From 00:15 until the end of service, buses replace trains between London Victoria and Bromley South / Orpington via Beckenham Junction. Trains will be diverted to run non-stop between London Victoria and Shortlands.

 

 

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:

  • From 00:10 until the end of service, buses replace trains between Gillingham and Faversham. A connecting train will run from Faversham to Ramsgate. A mini bus shuttle will run between Sittingbourne and Faversham via Teynham.

 

 

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.

 
No evening / morning Transport for Wales services between Chester and Manchester Airport from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
More information on No evening / morning Transport for Wales services between Chester and Manchester Airport from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
05/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

Transport for Wales between Chester and Manchester Airport

 
Train operator affected
Transport for Wales
Description

Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Manchester Airport, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Between 23:25 and 04:45 each night, trains will not run between Chester and Manchester Airport. Replacement buses will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly. Alternative services are available between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.

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 evening / morning trains between Wrexham Central and Bidston from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
More information on Buses replace evening / morning trains between Wrexham Central and Bidston from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
05/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

Transport for Wales between Wrexham Central / Wrexham General and Bidston

 
Train operator affected
Transport for Wales
Description

Engineering work is taking place between Hawarden and Bidston from 21:25 until 06:30 in the morning (ending Friday morning), closing some lines.

As a result buses will replace trains between Wrexham Central and Bidston.

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 evening / morning trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
More information on Buses replace evening / morning trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
05/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

Transport for Wales between Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil / Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry / Barry Island / Bridgend

 
Train operator affected
Transport for Wales
Description

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Barry Island, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Between 23:40 and 05:15 each night, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend.

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 evening / morning trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
More information on Buses replace evening / morning trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
05/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

Transport for Wales between Birmingham International / Machynlleth and Aberystwyth

 
Train operator affected
Transport for Wales
Description

Engineering work is taking place between Dovey Junction and Aberystwyth, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

As a result, between 23:05 and 05:50 each night, buses will replace trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.

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 evening / morning Northern services from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
More information on Amended evening / morning Northern services from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
05/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

Various Northern routes

 
Train operator affected
Northern
Description

Engineering work is taking place at various locations on the Northern network, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday to Thursday:

The 22:04 Manchester Victoria to Blackburn (via Todmorden) service will terminate at Accrington. Onward train journeys are available from Accrington to Blackburn.

The 22:18 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Wigan North Western. A bus will be provided from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street.

The 22:34 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street.

The 23:15 Liverpool Lime Street to Preston service will be bus replaced throughout.

The 23:19 Blackburn to Manchester Victoria (via Todmorden) service will be bus replaced throughout.

The 23:30 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria service will be bus replaced throughout.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 04:30 Bolton to Manchester Airport bus service will not run. Customers should instead travel on the 03:33 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service, which will be diverted to call additionally at Bolton at 04:30.

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.

 
No late night / early morning c2c services to / from London Fenchurch Street from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
More information on No late night / early morning c2c services to / from London Fenchurch Street from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
05/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

c2c between London Fenchurch Street and Grays / Shoeburyness / Southend Central

 
Train operator affected
c2c
Description

Engineering work is taking place between London Fenchurch Street and Barking / Upminster from 20:45 (Monday - Wednesday) / 23:45 (Thursday) until 04:25 each morning (ending Friday morning), closing some lines.

As a result services will be diverted to start / terminate at London Liverpool Street.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

 
Buses replace late night trains between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
More information on Buses replace late night trains between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September
expand panel
Start date
05/09/2022 
End date
09/09/2022 
Route affected

Great Western Railway between London Paddington / Reading / Bedwyn and Newbury 

 
Train operator affected
Great Western Railway
Description

Engineering work is taking place between Reading West and Bedwyn from 22:15 until 23:59 each evening, closing some lines.

As a result the following services will not run:

Monday to Thursday:

  • The 21:53 and 22:45 Newbury to Bedwyn service.
  • The 22:10 Reading to Newbury service.
  • The 22:22 London Paddington to Bedwyn service.
  • The 22:25 Bedwyn to Newbury service.
  • The 22:47 Newbury to Reading service.
  • The 23:17 Bedwyn to Reading service.

 

Additionally the 22:20 London Paddington to Oxford service will depart at 22:22 and will call additionally at Slough, Maidenhead and Twyford.

Tuesday to Friday:

  • The 00:17 Reading to Newbury service.

 

Rail replacement buses will operate between:

  • Reading and Bedwyn calling at all stations.

 

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

​​​​​​​Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

 
Amendments to some late night Southeastern trains
More information on Amendments to some late night Southeastern trains
expand panel
Start date
17/05/2022 
End date
10/12/2022 
Route affected

Various Southeastern routes

 
Train operator affected
Southeastern
Description

Overnight 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.

 
 

Take us with you!

Mobile phone

Stations services & facilities

Find out if your station has: Parking facilities, accessibility access, toilets & Baby changing facilities and much more