Rail users warned to expect disruption over festive period due to track upgrades near Milton Keynes

London Northwestern Railway has warned passengers to expect disruption over the festive period due to track upgrades taking place near Milton Keynes.

Major improvement works are taking place on the West Coast Main Line near Milton Keynes from December 24 until January 5, with journeys to and from London Euston impacted.

Customers are being urged to check before they travel with major improvement works causing disruption to services between Milton Keynes and London Euston over Christmas and New Year

placeholder image — Customers are being urged to check before they travel with major improvement works causing disruption to services between Milton Keynes and London Euston over Christmas and New Year

Upgrades expected to cost £26 million are taking place across all four main lines at Hanslope Junction.

More than 12,500 tonnes of new stone foundations are due to be laid, while more than 130 new track panels will be delivered and installed.

During this time, services between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton will be operated by replacement bus services, which are calling at Wolverton Station.

London Northwestern Railway’s customer experience director Jonny Wiseman said: “We’re encouraging passengers travelling over Christmas to plan their journeys in advance.

“Due to engineering works, rail replacement buses may be in operation for certain routes, so make sure to check journey planners and ensure you leave plenty of time to travel.”

As part of the network’s amended timetables, there will be no services on either Christmas Day or Boxing Day, while services finish earlier than usual on both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.