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Passengers thanked after Network Rail successfully completes the emergency removal of Oxhey Grange footbridge near Watford, reopening the West Coast Main Line earlier than planned on Sunday afternoon.

Passengers are being reminded to avoid travel if they can during major railway disruption this Sunday 20 September until 4pm when Network Rail removes Oxhey Grange footbridge near Watford in an emergency operation to keep the railway safe.

Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line are being advised to plan ahead and check before they travel as railway improvements will mean changes to journeys across two weekends in October.

Passengers are being urged to avoid travel if they can during major railway disruption on Sunday 20 September until 4pm when Network Rail removes Oxhey Grange footbridge near Watford in an emergency operation to keep the railway safe.

Passengers travelling between London Euston and Scotland this August bank holiday can continue to rely on the West Coast Main Line, with the majority of the route remaining open throughout the long weekend.

Network Rail is thanking residents and businesses for their patience as work continues to repair a railway bridge near Nuneaton following a serious bridge strike on 11 June. 

Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line via Northampton, including to and from London Euston are being urged to plan their journeys in advance as engineering work, industrial action and hot weather are expected to affect travel over the coming days.

Passengers travelling to and from London Euston have been advised that train timetables will be reduced ahead of extremely hot weather.