Weekend disruption in September Midland Main Line trains

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Network Rail engineers carry out wiring work on the Midland Main Line. // Credit: Network Rail
Network Rail engineers carry out overhead wiring work. // Credit: Network Rail

On the last two weekends in September, train services on the southern part of the Midland Main Line will be disrupted because of engineering work in connection with upgrading the line for 125 mph running.

During these weekends, engineers will:

  • Upgrade the existing overhead and track south of .
  • Install new switches and crossovers south of Bedford.
  • Upgrade the track in preparation for work on the bridge at Agar Grove and carry out drainage work between Radlett and Agar Grove.
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Engineers working on Midland Main Line overhead lines. // Credit: eviFile

Service alterations

Saturday, 21 and Sunday, 22 September

  • There will be fewer East Midland Railway services between and Luton.
  • A connecting rail-replacement bus service will operate between Luton and Bedford.
  • trains between Luton and Bedford will be replaced by buses.

Saturday, 28 and Sunday, 29 September

  • No East Midland Railway services between Bedford and London St Pancras International.
  • An amended train service will run between Sheffield / Derby / Leicester / Corby and Bedford only.
  • A rail-replacement bus service will run between Bedford and Hitchin, where there will be a connection to alternative train services to and from London.
  • Thameslink trains between Luton and Bedford will be replaced by buses.
  • On Saturday, 28 September, there will be a reduced train service between and .

Passengers should check the latest information on the National Rail Enquiries website

Engineers working on Midland Main Line south of Bedford. // Credit: Network Rail
Engineers working on Midland Main Line south of Bedford. // Credit: Network Rail

To improve the efficiency and overall quality of construction during the upgrade, information about all assets are being stored digitally.

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Overhead electrification on the Midland Main Line. // Credit: Network rail

“Upgrading the overhead line equipment and installing new switches and crosses is vital in the wider Midland Main Line electrification project to bring passengers smoother journeys.

We are also upgrading track as part of the Agar Grove bridge project which is a crucial step in our preparation work for December.

We would like to thank rail users for their patience and understanding while we carry out this work and we advise passengers to check their journey before they travel so they are up to date with the latest information.

Gavin Crook, principal programme sponsor for Network Rail’s East Midlands route


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  1. How many times do they have to work on the rails? It seems like every few months? The train is always late as it is and now I need to take a bus which often isn’t on time? Disgraceful service.

  2. Would it not be possible to extend the bus service that goes from Bedford to Luton to be extended to Luton Parkway, passengers have to change again for the short journey to Parkway.I had to use this service this time last year and it was a shambles at Bedford

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