May bank holiday engineering works
We’ve planned essential engineering works over the late May bank holiday weekend.
Work will take place from Saturday 24 to Monday 26 May 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.
We will deliver an investment programme consisting of more than 630 upgrade projects across the country during the early and late May bank holidays.
Main projects – Late May Bank Holiday (24 – 26 May)
London St Pancras International and Bedford
Works to upgrade the overhead lines between Bedford and St Pancras, allowing bi-mode diesel-electric trains to run up to 125mph, means there will be no train services between London St Pancras International and Bedford on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May. East Midlands Railway services will start and terminate at Bedford. Thameslink services will start and terminate at St Albans and Harpenden.
Nuneaton and Stafford
Due to structures work, HS2 works, and earthworks taking place from Saturday 24 to Friday 30 May, a reduced timetable will be in operation on Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, and CrossCountry services. Rail replacement buses will also operate.