Major rail upgrades to disrupt Thameslink and EMR services between Bedford and London

Passengers traveling between Bedford and London are advised to prepare for significant rail disruptions over nine weekends starting Saturday, 22 February through early June 2025.

Network Rail has announced essential engineering works on the Midland Main Line, aimed at upgrading overhead power lines and improving overall service reliability.

The work will impact Thameslink and East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, with trains being replaced by buses on affected routes. Passengers are urged to check their journey in advance via National Rail Enquiries, Thameslink, and East Midlands Railway websites.

How Passengers Will Be AffectedThameslink & EMR trains will be replaced by buses on sections of the Bedford-London route during affected weekends.Services from London St Pancras International to Bedford will have major alterations; passengers should allow extra time for their journeys.Alternative transport options will be provided, and rail staff will be on-site to assist travelers.

Despite the short-term disruptions, these improvements will ensure that passengers traveling between London, Bedford, and beyond enjoy smoother, faster, and more reliable services in the future.