Thursday 30 Jun 2022
New Brent Cross station enters next stage – passengers asked to plan ahead
- Region & Route:
- Eastern
- | Eastern: East Midlands
Passengers travelling between Luton and St Albans are being asked to plan ahead as work on the first major new mainline station in London in over a decade – Brent Cross West – continues.
On Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 July, buses will replace trains between Luton and St Albans City / West Hampstead Thameslink. Those wishing to travel should check their journey in advance with National Rail Enquiries and allow extra time.
The latest stage of work will see a brand-new roof placed over the concourse and platform canopies completed. Once open, Brent Cross West station will provide passengers with vital connections to Brighton, Luton and Gatwick airports and London St Pancras.
Engineers will also be improving the railway’s electric power supply between Bedford and Luton, making way for faster, more reliable journeys along the Midland Main Line in the future.
Gary Walsh, East Midlands Route Director for Network Rail said: “We’re packaging these two major pieces of work together to fast-track progress, taking us one step closer to more reliable journeys along the Midland Main Line, and a better-connected route.
“I’d advise anyone wishing to travel by train over the weekend to plan ahead and check their journey in advance to avoid disappointment. Thank you to passengers, the community and our partners for their support as we continue to deliver this brilliant new station.”
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