Rail lines shut for 6 days at Christmas

Parts of the national rail network will close for up to six days over Christmas and the New Year.

Worst affected will be long-distance travellers from Euston, King's Cross and Paddington stations.

The East Coast main line, which serves King's Cross, will close at Welwyn Garden City until Sunday 28 December. Local West Anglia Great Northern services will also be affected.

No Tube services will run on Christmas Day, although there will be a reduced service on Boxing Day. A limited London bus service will run on Christmas Day.

For full travel advice call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.