Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWaterloo Station will close completely on two days during the Christmas period (Yui Mok/PA)Extensive train service disruptions are planned across the UK over the Christmas and New Year period due to major engineering works. London Waterloo will experience severe delays and cancellations between 27 December and 4 January, with no trains calling at the station on 27-28 December. Significant upgrades will also affect the West Coast Main Line, Transpennine Route, and services around Cambridge, Stratford, and Liverpool Street. These works, costing over £130 million, include track renewals, bridge replacements, and signalling installations, aiming to provide more reliable journeys. Passengers are advised by Network Rail to plan ahead and seek alternative routes, as the festive period is considered the quietest time for such essential projects. In fullMajor train disruption over Christmas confirmed by Network Rail on key linesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Passengers are being urged by Network Rail to check online journey planners and book tickets way in advance

Network Rail warns booking will be essential as it carries out engineering projects costing £130m