FYI, Railtrack ceased to exist 12yrs ago.

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What is it now then?
Still the same disruption to the WCML every August BH though

Network Rail perform all the same functions, but state owned because privatizing railtrack was stupid.... much like rail in general.

Engineering work has to be done at times when the disruption will be the least. Some works need to be done during BH weekends as obviously the extra day means much more can be done - and as much as it's not good for a few thousand wanting to travel to Wembley, it is much, much less disruption than affecting hundreds of thousands of commuters on a normal work day.

Had a quick look at Sheffield trains... £79 to wembley... bluergh

Our usual PoA is to drive down to a nearby town, find cheapish all-day parking, then get a train to Wembley.

No rail works and cheap parking with a reasonably fast getaway after we lift the cup.

Beaconsfield or Gerrards Cross are good options to do this, handy for the M40 and a short journey time into Wembley.

i go by coach,enjoy a few bevvies on the way down.have our usual wander around.. back on the coach for the journey home counting our 1st try scorer winnings and a few more drinkies.home bed and up to watch em come home with the cup(hopefully)..then out for a lot more drinkies ...thanks for the heads up g.o

Watford Rail is a decent dropping off spot....huge car park attached.

Did that a few years ago, pretty good. Pub right near the station, did good food. Left the car there for a couple of days and just got the train into London.

I drive into Slough I believe it's called and the train journey is just a few stops.