Disruptions & planned work

Engineering work is taking place at several locations on the East Midlands Railway network, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Monday to Thursday: The 21:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham service will depart East Midlands Parkway later than usual at 23:14, and run up to 20 minutes later than usual to Nottingham The 22:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield service will depart Leicester later than usual at 23:41, and run up to 27 minutes later than usual to Sheffield The 22:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham service will depart Leicester later than usual at 23:55, and run up to 17 minutes later than usual to Nottingham The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby service will depart Kettering earlier than usual at 00:31 (Tuesday to Friday) and will depart Loughborough later than usual at 01:52. It will then run up to 11 minutes later than usual to Derby The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham service will depart Kettering later than usual at 01:00 (Tuesday to Friday) and will then run 11 minutes later than usual to Nottingham Tuesday to Friday: The 04:14 Derby to London St Pancras International service will depart Derby at 04:07, and will run up to 7 minutes earlier than usual as far as Leicester, after which it will run as normal Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:36

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place in the London Bridge area closing some lines. The 08:40 and 09:10 London Bridge to Sutton trains will be diverted to start from London Blackfriars at 08:36 and 09:06, calling additionally at Elephant & Castle, Loughborough Junction and Herne Hill, but not calling at Peckham Rye. Your tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on Southern rail replacement buses between London Bridge and Tulse Hill. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 22 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 10:51

Operators: Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Luton and Bedford, and also between Leicester and East Midlands Parkway, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 21:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart East Midlands Parkway later than scheduled at 23:15. It will then continue to run up to 15 minutes later through to Nottingham. The 22:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield train will depart Leicester later than scheduled at 23:41. It will then continue to run up to 22 minutes later through to Sheffield. The 22:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart Leicester later than scheduled at 23:55. It will then continue to run up to 15 minutes later through to Nottingham. The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby train will depart Wellingborough later than scheduled at 00:24, and will depart Kettering earlier than scheduled at 00:32. It will return to the scheduled departure time from Leicester, will depart Loughborough later than scheduled at 01:52, and will then continue to run up to 10 minutes later through to Derby. Tuesday to Friday: The 04:14 Derby to London St Pancras International train will depart Derby earlier than scheduled at 04:02. It will then continue to run up to 12 minutes earlier through to Leicester, where it will return to its scheduled departure time. Friday: The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby train will depart Kettering earlier than scheduled at 00:31. It will return to the scheduled departure time from Leicester. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 8 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 07:25

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Leicester and East Midlands Parkway, closing some lines on Monday to Wednesday evenings. As a result, the 22:51 Leicester to Nottingham service will start from Leicester at 22:59, will depart Loughborough earlier than usual at 23:10, and then run up to 5 minutes earlier through to Nottingham. The train will not call at Syston, Sileby or Barrow-on-Soar. A replacement bus will run from Leicester to Loughborough, serving these stations. Check before you travel: These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 28 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 5 Oct 2026, 13:53

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between London Bridge and Herne Hill, closing some lines. As a result, the 08:40 and 09:10 London Bridge to Sutton trains will be diverted to start from London Blackfriars (at the same times), and will call additionally at Elephant & Castle, Loughborough Junction and Herne Hill, and will not call at London Bridge or Peckham Rye. Ticket acceptance: Your tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on Southern trains between London Bridge and Tulse Hill. Paper rail tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on London Underground between London Bridge and London Blackfriars / Elephant & Castle. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 8 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 11:29

Operators: Thameslink

The engineering work scheduled to take place between Loughborough and Leicester has been cancelled and trains will now run normally on this route. As a result, the 23:20 Nottingham to Leicester train will now run as planned. Check before you travel: The Journey Planner has been amended to reflect the cancellation of the engineering work. To find options for your journey, please use the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:25

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place at several locations on the East Midlands Railway route to / from London St Pancras International, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Saturday morning. Monday to Thursday: The 21:00 Sheffield to London St Pancras International service will arrive at London St Pancras International earlier than usual at 23:12 The 21:42 Nottingham to London St Pancras International service will depart Luton Airport Parkway earlier than usual at 23:13, and arrive at London St Pancras International earlier than usual at 23:46 The 22:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham service will depart Loughborough later than usual, and run later to Derby where the train will terminate. A replacement bus will run from Derby to Beeston / Nottingham The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby service will depart London St Pancras International later than usual at 23:06, and run up to 4 minutes later to Loughborough. From Loughborough the train will run up to 11 minutes earlier than usual, and will not call at Leicester. For Leicester, you should use alternative train services The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham service will depart London St Pancras International earlier than usual at 23:34, will depart Kettering later than usual at 00:59, and will run up to 13 minutes later than usual to Derby, where the train will terminate. A replacement bus will run from East Midlands Parkway to Nottingham calling at Beeston Monday to Friday: The 22:47 London St Pancras International to Corby service will depart Bedford earlier than usual at 23:41, and will run up to 2 minutes earlier than usual to Corby Tuesday to Friday: The 04:14 Derby to London St Pancras International service will depart Derby later than usual at 04:42, and run up to 33 minutes later than usual throughout The 05:27 London St Pancras International to Sheffield train will depart London St Pancras International earlier than usual at 05:13, and run as normal from Leicester onwards Friday: The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby service will depart Kettering earlier than usual at 00:33, and will run up to 2 minutes earlier than usual throughout The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham service will depart London St Pancras International later than usual at 23:36, and depart Kettering earlier than usual at 00:55, and run up to 3 minutes earlier through to Nottingham Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:25

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place at various locations across the East Midlands Railway network, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday The 21:46 Lincoln to Peterborough service will terminate at Sleaford, and a rail replacement bus will run between Sleaford and Peterborough calling at Spalding The 22:52 Leicester to Nottingham service will start from Leicester, departing later than usual at 22:59 and a rail replacement bus will run between Leicester and Loughborough calling at Syston and Sileby The 23:09 Peterborough to Lincoln service will not run, and a rail replacement bus will run between Peterborough and Lincoln calling at Spalding Tuesday to Friday The 05:21 Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street service will depart earlier than usual at 05:11 and continue to run earlier to Chesterfield, where it will resume its normal schedule The 06:49 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich service will start from Warrington Central at 07:17, with a rail replacement bus running between Widnes and Warrington Central Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 16 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:25

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Derby and Nottingham, closing some lines. The 07:57 Derby to London St Pancras International train will depart Derby earlier than normal at 07:17, it will continue to run up to 40 minutes earlier through to Loughborough, where it will return to its scheduled departure time. It will then depart Leicester later than scheduled at 08:30, it will continue to run up to 3 minutes later through to London St Pancras International. It will not call at Long Eaton, a connecting rail replacement bus will run between Derby and East Midlands Parkway, calling at Long Eaton. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 29 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:25

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations between London St Pancras International and Sheffield, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 21:42 Nottingham to London St Pancras International train will depart Luton Airport Parkway earlier than scheduled at 23:10, it will continue to run up to 10 minutes earlier through to London St Pancras International. The 22:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield train will depart London St Pancras International earlier than scheduled at 22:21, it will continue to run up to 11 minutes earlier through to Loughborough, where it will depart later than scheduled at 23:59. It will continue to run up to 14 minutes later through to Sheffield. The 22:47 London St Pancras International to Corby train will depart Bedford earlier than scheduled at 23:41, it will continue to run up to 2 minutes earlier through to Corby. The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby train depart London St Pancras International later than scheduled at 23:06, it will continue to run up to 3 minutes later than scheduled through to Wellingborough, where it will return to its scheduled departure time. It will then depart Loughborough earlier than scheduled at 01:32, it will continue to run up to 13 minutes earlier through to Derby. It will not call at Leicester. Customers travelling to / from Leicester are advised to use alternative services. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: The 22:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart Loughborough later than scheduled at 00:05, it will continue to run up to 6 minutes later through to Derby, where it will terminate at 00:28. It will not call at Beeston or Nottingham. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between East Midlands Parkway and Nottingham, calling at Beeston. The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart London St Pancras International later than scheduled at 23:36, it will continue to run up to 14 minutes later through to Derby, where it will terminate at 02:12. It will not call at Beeston or Nottingham. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between East Midlands Parkway and Nottingham, calling at Beeston. Tuesday to Friday: The 04:14 Derby to London St Pancras International train will depart Derby earlier than scheduled at 04:00, it will continue to run up to 14 minutes earlier through to Kettering, where it will depart later than scheduled at 05:39. It will then return to its scheduled departure time from Luton Airport Parkway. The 05:27 London St Pancras International to Sheffield train will depart London St Pancras International earlier than scheduled at 05:14, it will then return to its scheduled departure time from Leicester. Wednesday: The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart London St Pancras International earlier than scheduled at 23:34, it will continue to run up to 4 minutes earlier through to Loughborough, where it will depart later than scheduled at 01:43. It will continue to run up to 6 minutes later through to Nottingham. Friday: The 22:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield train will depart London St Pancras International earlier than scheduled at 22:20, it will continue to run up to 12 minutes earlier through to Loughborough, where it will depart later than scheduled at 23:51. It will continue to run up to 7 minutes later through to Sheffield. The 22:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart London St Pancras International earlier than scheduled at 22:01, it will continue to run up to 34 minutes earlier through to Derby, where it will terminate at 00:01. It will not call at Beeston or Nottingham. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between East Midlands Parkway and Nottingham, calling at Beeston. The 22:47 London St Pancras International to Corby train will depart London St Pancras International earlier than scheduled at 22:39, it will continue to run up to 8 minutes earlier through to Corby. The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby train depart Wellingborough later than scheduled at 00:26, it will continue to run up to 4 minutes later through to Loughborough, where it will depart earlier than scheduled at 01:35, it will continue to run up to 9 minutes earlier through to Derby. It will not call at Leicester. Customers travelling to / from Leicester are advised to use alternative services. The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart Kettering later than scheduled at 01:01, it will continue to run up to 10 minutes later through to Derby, where it will terminate at 02:05. It will not call at Beeston or Nottingham. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between East Midlands Parkway and Nottingham, calling at Beeston. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 30 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 4 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:25

Operators: East Midlands Railway