St Albans commuters are being urged to check before they travel as Network Rail prepares to upgrade the Abbey Line.

There will be no direct service between St Albans and Watford over the weekends of February 14/15 and February 21/22.

Buses will run from Watford Junction to St Albans City during those weekends, stopping at all Abbey Line stations.

There will also be a closre from Friday, April 3 until Monday, April 6.

On Monday 16 and Monday 23 February, there will also be a significantly reduced train timetable in operation between Northampton and London Euston.

Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/ for more information.