West Coast Main Line improvements
We are carrying out major works this early May to improve the railway for passengers and freight
If you’re planning to travel between London Euston and Scotland we are asking you to plan your journey in advance over the early May 2025 bank holiday weekend.
What work is taking place?
Work on the West Coast main line includes:
- Track upgrades and embankment repairs between London Euston and Watford, drainage improvements between Watford and Leighton Buzzard. Passengers travelling to Euston are encouraged to plan their journeys either side of the spring bank holiday to avoid disruption. The station will be closed on Sunday 4 and Monday 5 May, with fewer services running on Saturday 3 May
- Renewal of switches and crossings between Preston Brook and Winwick junction. Between Saturday 3 May and Monday 5 May, trains will divert via Manchester and Bolton.
- Signalling upgrades north of Carlisle in the Kingmoor area. Trains will start and end at Carlisle Saturday 3 May and Sunday 4 May.
- On Sunday 4 May, Salford Crescent Station upgrades will be carried out with services diverted via Ordsall Lane.
How will this work affect me?
London Euston Station
Euston station will once again be closed on Sunday 4 and Monday 5 May 2025.
Over that weekend there will be fewer trains, and the possibility parts of some journeys will need to be by rail replacement bus.
Please check before you travel.
Get in touch
If you have any questions please call our dedicated 24-hour National Helpline on 03457 11 41 41 or visit our contact us page.