Disruption to train journeys between Northampton and London for SIX DAYS over Easter bank holiday weekend due to planned engineering works
Passengers travelling by train between Northampton and London are urged to plan ahead, as engineering works will cause disruption for SIX DAYS over the Easter bank holiday weekend.
No trains will run on the main line between Milton Keynes and London Euston between Good Friday (April 3) and Wednesday April 8, while engineers carry out improvements to “modernise ageing railway infrastructure, increase reliability and support future growth” on the railway.
According to London Northwestern Railway, trains between London Euston and Northampton will not run or will run between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton only. Train services between London Euston and Birmingham New Street (via Northampton) will run between Milton Keynes Central and Birmingham New Street (via Northampton) only.
Instead, rail replacement bus services will run between Milton Keynes and Watford, and between Milton Keynes and Bedford, where passengers can join another service to complete their journey to London. Tickets will be accepted on Great Northern, Thameslink and East Midlands Railway services. Some early morning and late night rail replacement bus services will run to London Euston.
London Northwestern Railway is encouraging passengers to plan ahead during the period, allow extra time to travel and expect any trains running to be busier.
Gary Walsh Network Rail’s West Coast South route director, said: “There is a large amount of work taking place over the Easter bank holiday and until April 8 to improve the reliability of the West Coast Main Line for the millions of passengers and freight operators who rely on this route.
“There will be some major changes to journeys between Euston and Milton Keynes in this six-day period so we’re urging everyone who plans to travel over Easter to check their journey in advance at National Rail Enquiries.”
Jonny Wiseman, customer experience director for London Northwestern Railway, added: “I would like to thank our customers for their patience while Network Rail carries out these essential upgrades to the railway over the Easter period.
“During this time it is important for passengers to plan their journeys carefully as rail replacement transport will be in operation and travel times will be extended.”
More than £8 million is set to be spent on essential track work, another £8 million is set aside for renewal of overhead lines and £2 million for enabling works.