August bank holiday engineering works
We’ve planned essential engineering works over the August bank holiday weekend.
The vast majority of the rail network will be open for business over the August bank holiday, so you can make the most of the long summer weekend to visit friends and family and travel to the hundreds of events taking place across Britain.
We’ve carefully planned engineering works to ensure that most rail services run as normal. Where work is taking place, thousands of railway workers will be delivering essential upgrades on 261 projects across Britain – an investment of £79.3m that will improve train performance and support a more reliable railway for passengers and freight customers.
Work will take place from Saturday 23 to Monday 25 August 2025. Some train services will be affected during this time, so be in the know before you go. Visit National Rail or your train operator’s website for the latest travel information.
Main locations affected by works
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.
Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street
From Saturday 23 to Monday 25 August, due to track renewals at Garrison Street and Tyseley, rail replacement buses will be in place between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street. Avanti and CrossCountry services will be diverted with extended journey times, and London Northwestern services will terminate at Birmingham International.