16 Dec 2024
Commuters and other rail passengers are being reminded that there will be no Thameslink trains between Harpenden and London from Saturday December 21 to Sunday December 29
Rail tracks will be closed between London St Pancras and Harpenden for nine consecutive days, with no Thameslink trains south of Harpenden, and no East Midlands Railway (EMR) services south of Bedford.
The work is part of a larger project to enhance rail reliability and allow EMR trains to run more sustainably.
Network Rail teams will be working on a wide range of major improvements including upgrading the overhead lines that power trains, and installing a new bridge for Radlett’s strategic rail freight interchange.
Passenger services will be severely disrupted while this work is taking place and customers are being encouraged to plan their whole journey, including connections, as soon as possible.
Route director for Network Rail’s East Midlands route, Mark Budden said: “With less than a week to go until the work begins, we strongly encourage passengers to check their travel plans in advance, as engineering work will affect several routes throughout December.
“While these essential upgrades may cause temporary disruption, it will result in faster, smoother, and more reliable journeys for passengers in the future.
“Christmas is the ideal time to carry out this work with minimal impact, as fewer people are travelling. Whilst that is beneficial for an engineering perspective we do recognise that passengers are still needing to travel for work and to visit friends and relatives over the Christmas season. We would like to thank passengers for their patience and understanding during this vital work.”
Plan your alternative Thameslink journey here.
