Train services on part of the Chiltern Railways lines from London Marylebone will be severely disrupted next Sunday, the 16th of February.

The line will be closed between High Wycombe and Wembley Stadium to allow the track to be upgraded and maintenance work carried out, which will help provide better and more reliable journeys.

Network Rail engineers will replace worn-out tracks and spent ballast, improve drainage, and carry out bridge maintenance.

Network Rail regularly replaces tracks and upgrades drainage to maintain reliable journeys for customers travelling by train.

Anyone intending to travel in the affected area either this or next make sure they check their journey before setting out as it will be disrupted and may involve a rail replacement bus.

The work follows the closure of the line in January between Gerrards Cross and Saunderton and between Gerrards Cross and Princes Risborough. Passengers at the southern end of the Midland Main Line to St Pancras will also suffer disrupted services on weekends till June because of engineering work.

“I am sorry for the disruption caused while we complete these essential track upgrades. We know there is never a good time to close the railway but this work has been carefully planned to keep disruption to a minimum while delivering the most future benefits for passengers and freight. If you’re planning to travel, please plan ahead and check before you travel for the latest journey information and travel advice.”

Neil Gaskin, programme director for Network Rail Central route