Major upgrade work this May Bank Holiday

4 to 6 May 2024

This Early May bank holiday weekend (Saturday 4 May to Monday 6 May), Network Rail will be carrying out planned engineering work on several parts of the West Coast Main Line. We strongly recommend you check before you travel, as many journeys will take longer.

How will my journey be affected this bank holiday?

Use our online journey planner to find the quickest way from A to B. Here’s a summary of the affected routes, day by day.

Saturday 4 May


London Euston
Less frequent trains

Birmingham & the West Midlands
 Replacement buses

Scotland & the North West
 Trains diverted & replacement buses

North Wales
 Change at Crewe

Other Avanti West Coast destinations
Check before travel

Sunday 5 May


London Euston
No trains

Birmingham & the West Midlands
 Replacement buses

Scotland & the North West
 No trains north of Preston

Liverpool
 No trains

North Wales
 Change at Crewe

Other Avanti West Coast destinations
Check before travel

Monday 6 May


London Euston
Less frequent trains

Birmingham & the West Midlands
 Replacement buses

Scotland & the North West
 Trains diverted & replacement buses

North Wales
 Change at Crewe

Other Avanti West Coast destinations
Check before travel

Travelling on Saturday 4 May
Travelling on Sunday 5 May
Travelling on Monday 6 May

What upgrade work is happening?

Network Rail will be carrying out vital maintenance and improvement work this Early May bank holiday. Track renewals and upgrades to switches and crossings will help provide safer and more reliable journeys. Find out more.

Want to find out more?

Check out how engineering work will affect specific routes and train operators up and down the network over the May bank holidays. Read more on the National Rail May Bank Holidays page.