Network Rail warns of disruption to rail services over weekend

There will still be significant disruption to rail services in the East Midlands despite the cancellation of strikes, Network Rail has said.to the RMT Union calling off strikes on the 5, 7 and 9 NovemberNetwork Rail said it was too late to change their timetable and planned engineering work was also taking place.The RMT said on Friday it had suspended the planned action as an "act of good faith" as it embarked on talks with Network Rail and the rail companies.

"We're limited with the amount we can change for Monday too, so again our advice remains to only travel if it's absolutely necessary and for passengers to check before setting off," a spokesperson said.No trains will run south of Luton on Saturday, with replacement buses running between Luton and Hitchin.

Network Rail also said it was continuing work on three major projects, including building the new Brent Cross West station, a new footbridge at St Albans City station and upgrading overhead power lines south of Bedford.

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