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Yahoo
03-08-2025
- Yahoo
August bank holiday weekend train disruption - Londoners warned to plan ahead
Londoners have been warned to plan their bank holiday weekends ahead as Network Rail completes work on the railway over the August bank holiday weekend. Network Rail has advised that the vast majority of its network will remain open over the August bank holiday weekend, with engineering works being planned to keep journeys running smoothly. Stations affected by the works include London King's Cross, which will see no long-distance services running between the station and Peterborough on Sunday, August 24. Network Rail has advised that buses will be in place between Peterborough and Bedford for onward travel. READ MORE: The West London borough where Lime bikes will be axed READ MORE: London's over-60s free bus and train travel change plan as DfT responds London Victoria is also due to be affected due to re-signalling works in the Lewisham area. This means there will be no Southeastern services between London Victoria and Dartford on Sunday, August 24, and Monday, August 25. Rail replacement buses will be in place between New Cross and Dartford via Bexleyheath, and tickets will be accepted between Bank and Lewisham. The works will see £79.3million being spent to deliver essential upgrades within 261 projects across the country. The transport body said the investment will improve train performance and support a more reliable railway for passengers and freight customers. Helen Hamlin, Network Rail's chief network operator, said: "With the August bank holiday weekend approaching, we've carefully planned our engineering work to minimise disruption, allowing people to rely on the railway and make the most of the late summer bank holiday weekend. "While the vast majority of the railway will be running, works on some parts of the network are unfortunately unavoidable, as we complete major work to support a better, more reliable railway that we wouldn't be able to complete in a normal weekend. So, we're asking passengers to check their journeys in advance to ensure their route isn't affected.' Passengers travelling over the bank holiday weekend can check their journeys in advance at or with their train operator. London King's Cross and Peterborough: As part of works for the East Coast Digital Programme, and maintenance works between Peterborough and Potters Bar, there will be no long-distance services between London King's Cross and Peterborough on Sunday 24 August. Buses will be in place between Peterborough and Bedford for onward travel. London Victoria and Dartford: Due to re-signalling work in the Lewisham area, there will be no Southeastern services from London Victoria to Dartford on Sunday, 24 and Monday, 25 August. Rail replacement buses will be in place between New Cross and Dartford via Bexleyheath, and ticket acceptance will be in place between Bank and Lewisham. Got a story? Please get in touch at Stay updated on the latest travel news for London's roads with our London Traffic and Travel newsletter. Sign up HERE.
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- Scottish Sun
Major UK train station used by tens of thousands of passengers every day CLOSING for Early May Bank Holiday
Scroll down to find out whether your journey will be affected OFF THE RAILS Major UK train station used by tens of thousands of passengers every day CLOSING for Early May Bank Holiday Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR UK train station, used by tens of thousands of passengers every day, is closing for the May Bank Holiday. Network Rail announced it will take on more than 630 projects during early and late May, with one impacting countless travellers. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Milton Keynes Central will be closed from May 3 to 5 Credit: Getty 3 The popular station gets tens of thousands of passengers every day Credit: Getty 3 Network Rail will be taking on hundreds of projects over the bank holiday Credit: Network Rail There will be no trains running to or from Milton Keynes Central on May 4 and 5. This is due to due to urgent embankment repairs, track renewal, and drainage works. Milton Keynes Central is often referred to as MK Central is the primary railway station serving the town. After opening in 1982, it became a vital link in Britain's rail network, connecting a rapidly growing town to London, Birmingham, and beyond. Britain's railway is set for a major upgrade this May, as Network Rail engineers prepare to deliver a whopping £133 million investment across more than 630 projects. With quieter tracks over the weekends, especially on commuter routes, the rail network is seizing the opportunity to make significant improvements while keeping most services running as usual. Network Rail bosses chose to work on the projects over the bank holiday as it offers three clear days to make headway with the improvements. Passengers planning trips to visit friends and family or enjoy a Bank Holiday getaway are being urged to check their travel plans in advance, as several key stations and routes will be affected. Helen Hamlin, Network Rail's director of system operations, said: "This May, thousands of workers will be out in force as we continue to invest in making Britain's railway more reliable, with £133m worth of essential upgrades taking place across the two Bank Holiday weekends. "While the vast majority of the network will remain open for business as usual, we're encouraging passengers planning to use the railway to check their journeys in advance. Huddersfield Station Closure: £70 Million Revamp Set to Transform Travel "When we close parts of the railway, we work hard to maximise that time—with over 630 vital pieces of work being carried out – and keep disruption to a minimum for passengers and freight customers." Other key routes affected by the bank holiday renovations include a various London stations. There will be no trains running to or from London Euston station on 4 and 5 May. London Victoria will also be affected by improvements. Track renewals, re-signalling, maintenance, and structures work at Battersea means services to and from London Victoria will be disrupted no Southeastern services will run. For those who need to use this route, services will be diverted via London Bridge or London Cannon Street. Cambridge and Audley End stations are having works ahead of the opening of Cambridge South station from May 3 to 5, with rail replacement buses offered instead. From May 24 to 26 there will be no train services between London St Pancras International and Bedford. This is to update the tracks to allow for posh new bi-mode diesel-electric trains that run up to 125mph. Also on May 24 to 26, Nuneaton and Stafford will be impacted by HS2 works. The stations aren't closed but will be working on a reduced timetable.
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Major UK train station used by tens of thousands of passengers every day CLOSING for Early May Bank Holiday
A MAJOR UK train station, used by tens of thousands of passengers every day, is closing for the May Bank Holiday. Network Rail announced it will take on more than 630 projects during early and late May, with one impacting countless travellers. 3 3 There will be no trains running to or from Milton Keynes Central on May 4 and 5. This is due to due to urgent embankment repairs, track renewal, and drainage works. Milton Keynes Central is often referred to as MK Central is the primary railway station serving the town. After opening in 1982, it became a vital link in Britain's rail network, connecting a rapidly growing town to London, Birmingham, and beyond. Britain's railway is set for a major upgrade this May, as Network Rail engineers prepare to deliver a whopping £133 million investment across more than 630 projects. With quieter tracks over the weekends, especially on commuter routes, the rail network is seizing the opportunity to make significant improvements while keeping most services running as usual. Network Rail bosses chose to work on the projects over the bank holiday as it offers three clear days to make headway with the improvements. Passengers planning trips to visit friends and family or enjoy a Bank Holiday getaway are being urged to check their travel plans in advance, as several key stations and routes will be affected. Helen Hamlin, Network Rail's director of system operations, said: "This May, thousands of workers will be out in force as we continue to invest in making Britain's railway more reliable, with £133m worth of essential upgrades taking place across the two Bank Holiday weekends. "While the vast majority of the network will remain open for business as usual, we're encouraging passengers planning to use the railway to check their journeys in advance. "When we close parts of the railway, we work hard to maximise that time—with over 630 vital pieces of work being carried out – and keep disruption to a minimum for passengers and freight customers." Other key routes affected by the bank holiday renovations include a various London stations. There will be no trains running to or from London Euston station on 4 and 5 May. London Victoria will also be affected by improvements. Track renewals, re-signalling, maintenance, and structures work at Battersea means services to and from London Victoria will be disrupted no Southeastern services will run. For those who need to use this route, services will be diverted via London Bridge or London Cannon Street. Cambridge and Audley End stations are having works ahead of the opening of Cambridge South station from May 3 to 5, with rail replacement buses offered instead. From May 24 to 26 there will be no train services between London St Pancras International and Bedford. This is to update the tracks to allow for posh new bi-mode diesel-electric trains that run up to 125mph. Also on May 24 to 26, Nuneaton and Stafford will be impacted by HS2 works. The stations aren't closed but will be working on a reduced timetable.
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Major UK train station used by tens of thousands of passengers every day CLOSING for Early May Bank Holiday
A MAJOR UK train station, used by tens of thousands of passengers every day, is closing for the May Bank Holiday. Network Rail announced it will take on more than 630 projects during early and late May, with one impacting countless travellers. 3 Milton Keynes Central will be closed from May 3 to 5 Credit: Getty 3 The popular station gets tens of thousands of passengers every day Credit: Getty 3 Network Rail will be taking on hundreds of projects over the bank holiday Credit: Network Rail There will be no trains running to or from Milton Keynes Central on May 4 and 5. This is due to due to urgent embankment repairs, track renewal, and drainage works. Milton Keynes Central is often referred to as MK Central is the primary railway station serving the town. After opening in 1982, it became a vital link in Britain's rail network, connecting a rapidly growing town to London, Birmingham , and beyond. Read more Britain's railway is set for a major upgrade this May, as Network Rail engineers prepare to deliver a whopping £133 million investment across more than 630 projects. With quieter tracks over the weekends, especially on commuter routes, the rail network is seizing the opportunity to make significant improvements while keeping most services running as usual. Network Rail bosses chose to work on the projects over the bank holiday as it offers three clear days to make headway with the improvements. Passengers planning trips to visit friends and family or enjoy a Bank Holiday getaway are being urged to check their travel plans in advance, as several key stations and routes will be affected. Most read in The Sun Helen Hamlin, Network Rail's director of system operations, said: "This May, thousands of workers will be out in force as we continue to invest in making Britain's railway more reliable, with £133m worth of essential upgrades taking place across the two Bank Holiday weekends. "While the vast majority of the network will remain open for business as usual, we're encouraging passengers planning to use the railway to check their journeys in advance. Huddersfield Station Closure: £70 Million Revamp Set to Transform Travel "When we close parts of the railway, we work hard to maximise that time—with over 630 vital pieces of work being carried out – and keep disruption to a minimum for passengers and freight customers." Other key routes affected by the bank holiday renovations include a various London stations. There will be no trains running to or from London Euston station on 4 and 5 May. London Victoria will also be affected by improvements. Track renewals, re-signalling, maintenance, and structures work at Battersea means services to and from London Victoria will be disrupted no Southeastern services will run. For those who need to use this route, services will be diverted via London Bridge or London Cannon Street. Cambridge and Audley End stations are having works ahead of the opening of Cambridge South station from May 3 to 5, with rail replacement buses offered instead. From May 24 to 26 there will be no train services between London St Pancras International and Bedford. This is to update the tracks to allow for posh new bi-mode diesel-electric trains that run up to 125mph. Also on May 24 to 26, Nuneaton and Stafford will be impacted by HS2 works. The stations aren't closed but will be working on a reduced timetable.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- The Sun
Major UK train station used by 100k passengers every day closing for entire Early May Bank Holiday
A MAJOR UK train station, used by 100,000 passengers every day is set to close for the entire Early May Bank Holiday. Euston, the UK's tenth busiest train station will be closed on Sunday May, 4th and Monday, May 5th, just weeks after it was closed for the entire Easter weekend. 2 2 Milton Keynes Central will also be shut on the same days, with no trains running between the stations. Network Rail has said that the two popular stations are due to be closed to make way for embankment repairs, track renewal and drainage works. Passengers planning on using the railway to travel over the bank holiday weekend have been urged to check whether their journey will be impacted by the work taking place. If necessary, passengers should find alternative means of travel, such as coaches. Network Rail said that the work is taking place on the bank holiday weekend, because railways are usually quieter at these times, especially on commuter lines. Services to and from London Victoria will also be affected over the weekend, due to track renewals, re-signalling, maintenance, and structures work at Battersea. Platforms 1-8 will be closed, and no Southeastern services will run to or from Victoria on Saturday 3rd or Sunday 4th of May. Services will instead be diverted via London Bridge or Cannon Street. The maintenance will also mean that the Gatwick Express will operate on a reduced timetable, as will Southern services to Brighton. Helen Hamlin, Network Rail's director of system operations, said: "This May, thousands of workers will be out in force as we continue to invest in making Britain's railway more reliable, with £133m worth of essential upgrades taking place across the two Bank Holiday weekends. New £18m Scots train station near Glasgow set to open next year "While the vast majority of the network will remain open for business as usual, we're encouraging passengers planning to use the railway to check their journeys in advance. "When we close parts of the railway, we work hard to maximise that time—with over 630 vital pieces of work being carried out – and keep disruption to a minimum for passengers and freight customers." This follows major travel disruption over the Easter weekend, when the line between London Euston and Scotland was closed. Your rights to compensation for train delays YOU may be able to get compensation for train journeys that have been delayed or cancelled. You'll usually need to apply as you won't get it automatically. Train companies have adopted "delay repay", a national scheme used to compensate you for unexpected delays. Passengers are entitled to compensation for a delay of 15 minutes or more. How much you get back depends on how long the delays are and the type of ticket you have. Compensation ranges from 25% of the ticket price to 100%. You'll get a full refund if your train was delayed by 120 minutes or longer. It doesn't matter which train company you are travelling with - the scheme is nationwide and all firms are part of it. But how you claim the money back will be up to each train company and you'll have to apply directly. You can usually do this online. You'll probably need a picture of your ticket and information about the train service you were on to claim. You can find each train line and how to claim at: If your train is delayed or cancelled and you choose not to travel, you can get a refund on the ticket from where you bought it and there are no fees. The closure took place so that Euston Station could be given a spruce-up and so that vital upgrades could be completed on the rail network. However, this caused a headache for many passengers hoping to visit friends and family over the Easter break. Amanda Webster-Uz, Network Rail's head of Euston station operations, previously said: "There's a significant amount of work happening over the Easter bank holiday to improve the reliability of the railway for both passengers and freight. "Whilst the railway to Euston is closed, we're also taking the opportunity to improve the station itself, which will include improving our signage and upgrading our toilet facilities for customers. "We're encouraging passengers to check their journeys in advance and, where possible, travel before or after the Easter weekend." The UK's busiest train station, .
