Thousands of Easter train journeys to be disrupted by shutdown

Travel
6 Mar 2026 • 5:44 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Thousands of Easter train journeys will be disrupted by a six-day shutdown on the West Coast Main Line (WCML).
  • No intercity services will operate between London Euston and Milton Keynes from Good Friday until Wednesday, 8 April, due to engineering work.
  • This work is part of a £400 million project aimed at boosting the reliability of the WCML, Europe’s busiest railway line.
  • Specific upgrades include a new track at Willesden, repairs at Harrow and Wealdstone station, and protection for a bridge in Ledburn, Buckinghamshire.
  • Network Rail advised passengers to check before travelling, noting that bank holidays offer a valuable opportunity to complete vital upgrades.

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