The Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) have announced industrial action involving a ban on overtime from Monday 29th January) until Tuesday 6th February.
Unfortunately there will be no train service on the Marston Vale Line during the period of industrial action.
A full Rail Replacement Bus Service (all stations & limited stop) will be in operation. Please visit https://www.nationalrail.co.uk
Please purchase tickets for Rail Replacement Bus journeys from any staffed station or the Ticket Vending Machine (TVM)) at unstaffed stations before travel. Tickets purchased online can be collected at any TVM. The TVMs are card only.
Please note the bus drivers are unable to issue rail tickets.
The Kimberley College Special Buses from Bedford St Johns & Bedford will resume in the morning during the industrial action.
There will also be no train service on the Abbey Line (Watford Junction – St Albans Abbey) during the industrial action. A Rail Replacement Bus Service will be in operation.
Bedfordshire Bus Pass holders travel for half price on the route after 10:00am on weekdays and all-day Saturday & Bank Holidays. Groups of 3 – 9 adults travel for a third off with GroupSave.
Please visit https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/travel-information/journey-planning/service-disruptions/industrial-action for a list of Frequently Asked Questions
The partial rail service will resume on Wednesday 7th February.
The full timetable, including the return of a Saturday & Bank Holiday service, is expected to resume later in February once sufficient train crew have completed their training on the Class 150s.