Passengers travelling on the Chiltern Main Line are being advised to plan their journeys ahead of a closure between Northolt Park and Haddenham & Thame Parkway stations this weekend during essential railway improvement work.
Network Rail and its partners will carry out a range of projects designed to improve the reliability of the railway. This includes a £500,000 investment at High Wycombe to replace around 1km of track, helping to keep journeys safe and reliable. Drainage work will also take place at Princes Risborough, while HS2 will demolish a road bridge near West Ruislip which has been rebuilt as part of the construction of Britain’s new high-speed railway.
To allow the work to be carried out safely, on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September there will be no Chiltern Railways services between Northolt Park and Haddenham & Thame Parkway. Rail replacement bus services will operate, and some journeys may take longer than usual.
Passengers are advised to check before they travel and allow extra time for their journeys. Alternative routes and rail replacement bus services will be available to help people complete their journeys.
Martin Colmey, route director for Network Rail’s Central route, said: “We’re carrying out improvements on the Chiltern Main Line which will help deliver a more reliable railway for passengers and freight customers in the future.
“This includes renewing track, carrying out essential maintenance and supporting the delivery of HS2 infrastructure near West Ruislip. We know these closures will inconvenience some journeys, and I’d like to thank passengers for their patience and understanding while this vital work takes place.
“Please plan ahead and check your journey before travelling by visiting National Rail Enquiries, or by checking directly with Chiltern Railways.”
Michael Stewart, commercial and customer strategy director at Chiltern Railways, said: “The improvement works by Network Rail are crucial for the future of the network and to keep services reliable for our customers.
“Please check your journeys ahead of travelling in the affected area this weekend as they may be disrupted and involve a rail replacement bus.”
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