Thameslink and East Midlands Railway trains disruption for 9 days over Christmas period

Between December 20 and 29, Network Rail is undertaking some essential work

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'Major' engineering work is taking place across the Thameslink network during the festive period, closing various lines over Christmas, officials have warned. For a nine day period, from Saturday, December 21, until Sunday, December 29, no trains will run between Harpenden and London stations. National Rail says that East Midlands Railway services between Bedford and London St.

Pancras International are also to be 'significantly impacted' by the disruption. Between December 20 and 29, Network Rail will be replacing Agar Grove bridge deck. A spokesperson says on the operator's website: "This work is essential not only for the safety of those who use the road above but also for the rail users and workers below.



Without the work there is a risk of imposing weight restrictions or even closures. "We need nine days access where no trains can run beneath the structure to reconstruct the bridge deck. To do this work any other way would mean much more disruption to trains and the community as well as costing a lot more.

" Thameslink train disruption National Rail says the following amendments will apply each day, unless stated: An amended service will run between Bedford and Luton Airport Parkway / Harpenden. If you are travelling to / from London stations you should use replacement bus services between Luton Airport Parkway and Hitchin to connect to trains between Hitchin and London stations (you can use your ticket on Great Northern and Thameslink services) No Thameslink trains will run to / from Sutton via Mitcham Junction. Paper tickets will be accepted on London Buses and Southern services to complete your journey An amended service will run between London Bridge and Brighton An amended service will run between Cambridge and Brighton An amended service will run between London Bridge and Rainham Services between Peterborough and Horsham will call additionally at Norwood Junction, Purley, Earlswood and Salford.

Trains heading North from Horsham will depart earlier than usual On December 21 and 22, an amended service will run between London Bridge and Sevenoaks On December 22, an amended service will run between Peterborough / Cambridge and London Kings Cross On December 23 and 24, an amended service will run between London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks On December 24, Thameslink services will close down earlier than normal on Christmas Eve, with no trains or replacement buses running after 9pm You can sign up to get the latest London public transport news, live updates and fun trivia sent straight to your WhatsApp from the MyLondon team. This will include updates on the Tube, DLR, Overground, National Rail services, buses and more. To get stories sent to you, you need to already have WhatsApp.

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Click here to sign up for WhatsApp alerts. No Thameslink train or replacement bus services will run on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. National Rail says the following amendments will apply: An amended service will run between Bedford and Luton Airport Parkway / Harpenden.

If you are travelling to / from London stations you should use replacement bus services between Luton Airport Parkway and Hitchin to connect to trains between Hitchin and London stations (you can use your ticket on Great Northern and Thameslink services) No Thameslink trains will run to / from Sutton via Mitcham Junction. Paper tickets will be accepted on London Buses and Southern services to complete your journey An amended service will run between London Bridge and Horsham / Brighton An amended service will run between London Bridge and Rainham An amended service will run between Royston and London Kings Cross An amended service will run between Peterborough and London Kings Cross An amended service will run between London Victoria and Sevenoaks East Midlands Railway No trains will run between London St Pancras International and Bedford. An amended service will operate between Bedford and Nottingham / Derby / Sheffield.

On Tuesday, a reduced service will run and no services will run from approximately 9.30pm A replacement bus service will run between Bedford and Milton Keynes Central to connect to alternative service to / from London stations No East Midlands Railway services will run on these days. Stay updated on the latest travel news for London's roads, trains, and buses with our London Traffic and Travel newsletter.

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