Commuters in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, are voicing their anger over repeated weekend rail closures that have affected travel for most of 2026 so far. These disruptions mean residents often have to use replacement buses instead of trains for their work and leisure trips.
According to Network Rail, the work is part of a plan to upgrade the East Coast Main Line with new digital signalling. The project also includes building the new Cambridge South station to help improve the railway for the future.
A significant closure took place on 24 January and 25 January 2026, affecting the line between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage. Passengers using Great Northern Rail have criticised the frequency of these interruptions, which they say make weekend travel unreliable.
While National Rail provides information on service changes, local people have taken to social media to ask how much longer the closures will continue. Many residents feel that the constant weekend work is no longer sustainable for those who depend on the service.
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