Disruptions & planned work

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: 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 28 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 08:44

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place around Nottingham, and between Warrington Central and Liverpool Lime Street, closing various lines early on Tuesday to Friday mornings. The 05:21 Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street train will start from Nottingham earlier than scheduled at 05:11, it will then depart Chesterfield later than scheduled at 05:54 The 06:49 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich train will start from Warrington Central at 07:17. An earlier rail replacement bus will run from Widnes to Warrington Central, connecting with the train. For travel between Liverpool Lime Street and Widnes, you can use alternative trains at no extra cost 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 29 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 08:44

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the East Midlands Railway network, closing some lines. Monday: The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby train will depart Kettering earlier than scheduled at 00:31, it will continue to run up to 18 minutes earlier than scheduled through to Derby. It will no longer call at Wellingborough or Leicester. Customers travelling to / from Wellingborough or Leicester are advised to use alternative services. The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart Kettering later than scheduled at 00:59, it will continue to run up to 12 minutes later through to Derby, where it will terminate at 02:10. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between East Midlands Parkway and Nottingham, calling at Beeston. Monday to 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 00:21. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between East Midlands Parkway and Nottingham, calling at Beeston. Tuesday to Thursday: The 21:42 Nottingham to London St Pancras International train will depart Luton Airport Parkway earlier than scheduled at 23:14, it will continue to run up to 10 minutes earlier through to London St Pancras International. The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby train will depart Luton Airport Parkway later than scheduled at 23:51, it will then depart Kettering earlier than scheduled at 00:26, it will continue to run up to 23 minutes earlier than scheduled through to Derby. It will no longer call at Wellingborough or Leicester. Customers travelling to / from Wellingborough or Leicester are advised to use alternative services. The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart Market Harborough earlier than scheduled at 01:07, it will then depart Leicester later than scheduled at 01:29, it will continue to run up to 9 minutes later through to Derby, where it will terminate at 02:07. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between East Midlands Parkway and Nottingham, calling at Beeston. The 23:55 London St Pancras International to Corby train will depart Luton Airport Parkway later than scheduled at 00:36, it will continue to run 1 minute later through to Bedford, where it will depart earlier than scheduled at 0102. It will continue to run up to 2 minutes earlier through to Kettering where it will depart later than scheduled at 01:25, it will continue to run 2 minutes later to Corby. Tuesday to Friday: The 04:14 Derby to London St Pancras International train will depart Loughborough earlier than scheduled at 04:31, it will continue to run up to 10 minutes earlier through to Luton Airport Parkway, where it will return to its scheduled departure time. The 05:40 Corby to London St Pancras International train will depart Corby earlier than scheduled at 05:37, it will continue to run up to 3 minutes earlier through to Bedford, where it will depart later than scheduled at 06:11. It will continue to run 1 minute later through to London St Pancras International. The 22:33 Corby to London St Pancras International train will depart Luton earlier than scheduled at 23:19, it will continue to run up to 2 minutes earlier through to London St Pancras International. The 22:47 London St Pancras International to Corby train will depart London St Pancras International earlier than scheduled at 22:38, it will then return to its scheduled departure time from Luton Airport Parkway. It will then depart Bedford earlier than scheduled at 23:42, it will continue to run up to 1 minute earlier through to Kettering. Friday: The 21:42 Nottingham to London St Pancras International train will depart Luton Airport Parkway earlier than scheduled at 23:12, it will continue to run up to 13 minutes earlier through to London St Pancras International. The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby train will depart Luton Airport Parkway later than scheduled at 23:49, it will then depart Wellingborough earlier than scheduled at 00:21. It will continue to run up to 2 minutes earlier through to Leicester, where it will return to its scheduled departure time. The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart Kettering earlier than scheduled at 00:53, it will continue to run up to 6 minutes earlier through to Nottingham. The 23:55 London St Pancras International to Corby train will depart Bedford earlier than scheduled at 01:00. It will continue to run up to 3 minutes earlier through to Kettering where it will depart later than scheduled at 01:25, it will continue to run 2 minutes later to Corby. 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 11 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 15 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 07:20

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place at Birmingham New Street, closing all lines over the Christmas period. There will be no trains running, to, from, or through the station. This is a five day planned closure, with services resuming on Tuesday 29 December. Avanti West Coast: Trains will run to an amended timetable and will be unable to call at Birmingham New Street. Replacement buses will be provided between: Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International CrossCountry: Trains will run between: Coleshill Parkway and Stansted Airport Nottingham and Cardiff Central Edinburgh and Plymouth Manchester Piccadilly and Bournemouth Replacement bus services (organised by CrossCountry) will run between: Coleshill Parkway, Water Orton and Birmingham New Street Worcestershire Parkway and Birmingham New Street Tamworth, Wilnecote and Birmingham New Street Birmingham International and Coleshill Parkway Birmingham International and Worcestershire Parkway Wolverhampton and Worcestershire Parkway Replacement bus services (organised by other operators) will run between: Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street (Avanti West Coast) Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street (West Midlands Railway / Avanti West Coast) London Northwestern Railway: London Euston / Northampton - Birmingham New Street: Trains will run between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham International only. Rail replacement buses will operate between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street. Birmingham New Street - Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street: Trains will run between Wolverhampton and Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street only - to an amended timetable at reduced frequency. At Wolverhampton, you can connect to train services to Sandwell and Dudley where rail replacement buses will be available to Smethwick Galton Bridge. From Smethwick Galton Bridge, continue your journey on trains to Birmingham Snow Hill, with up to five trains per hour operating. Transport for Wales: No trains will run between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on alternative services via Birmingham New Street to complete your journey. West Midlands Railway: Birmingham International - Rugeley Trent Valley: Trains will run between Wolverhampton and Rugeley Trent Valley (at a reduced frequency), calling additionally at Willenhall and Darlaston, and will not call at stations between Birmingham International - Birmingham New Street and Tame Bridge Parkway. Rail replacement buses will operate between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street Shrewsbury - Birmingham New Street: Trains will run between Shrewsbury and Sandwell & Dudley only - to an amended timetable at reduced frequency, calling additionally at Coseley and Tipton, and will not call at Willenhall, Darlaston and Tame Bridge Parkway. Passengers travelling to / from Willenhall, Darlaston and Tame Bridge Parkway are advised to travel on other services Wolverhampton - Walsall: Trains will run between Wolverhampton and Sandwell & Dudley only (at a reduced frequency). Rail replacement buses will operate between Sandwell & Dudley and Smethwick Rolfe Street, via Smethwick Galton Bridge (change for train services to Birmingham Snow Hill and Birmingham Moor Street) and between Birmingham New Street and Walsall Birmingham New Street - Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford: Trains will run to an amended timetable, will not call at University, Barnt Green or Bromsgrove, and will be diverted to terminate at / start from Birmingham Snow Hill (instead of Birmingham New Street) Lichfield Trent Valley / Four Oaks - Bromsgrove / Redditch: Trains will not run. Rail replacement buses will operate between Lichfield Trent Valley and Birmingham New Street, between Birmingham New Street and Longbridge / Barnt Green / Bromsgrove / Droitwich Spa, and between Longbridge / Barnt Green and Redditch. Due to limited capacity and extended journey times, customers travelling on these routes are advised to use local bus services for journeys into Birmingham. Birmingham New Street - Kings Norton (via Kings Heath): Trains will not run and rail replacement buses will operate instead 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 24 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 28 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 14:03

Operators: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between London Kings Cross and Peterborough, closing all lines. No trains will run between London Kings Cross and Peterborough all weekend. Background information on the work can be found below at the bottom of this page. Grand Central: No Grand Central services will run all weekend. On Monday, the 07:48 London Kings Cross to Sunderland service will not run. Great Northern and Thameslink: No trains will run between Moorgate / London St Pancras International / London Kings Cross and Letchworth Garden City / Peterborough all weekend. A shuttle train service will run between Letchworth Garden City and Cambridge / Ely / Kings Lynn. Rail replacement buses will run between: Bedford and Peterborough via St Neots / Huntingdon Hitchin and Peterborough, calling at all stations Hitchin and Letchworth Garden City Alexandra Palace and Stevenage via Hertford North, calling at all stations St Albans City and Stevenage, calling at Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn North and Knebworth Alexandra Palace and Welwyn Garden City, calling at New Southgate, Oakleigh Park, New Barnet, Cockfosters (London Underground), Potters Bar, Brookmans Park, Welham Green and Hatfield Cockfosters and Potters Bar via Hadley Wood Ticket acceptance: You can use your tickets at no extra cost on Thameslink services between London St Pancras International and Bedford, and on Greater Anglia services between London Liverpool Street and Hertford East / Cambridge North. Paper rail tickets will be accepted on London Overground services between London Liverpool Street and Enfield Town, and on London Underground services: Central line between Bank and Liverpool Street Piccadilly line between Kings Cross St Pancras and Cockfosters Northern line between Moorgate and High Barnet Northern line between Kings Cross St Pancras and Bank Victoria line between Kings Cross St Pancras and Tottenham Hale And also on London Buses: Routes 107 / 307 / 384 between New Barnet and High Barnet Route 21 between Moorgate and Drayton Park Routes 29 / N29 / 91 / N91 / 141 / 144 / W3 between London Kings Cross / Finsbury Park and Alexandra Palace Hull Trains: Hull Trains will be running an amended timetable with trains running between Hull and London St Pancras International. 2 trains will run in each direction on Saturday and 3 trains will run in each direction on Sunday. Trains will not call at Beverley, Cottingham, Doncaster, Retford or Grantham. LNER: Trains to / from London Kings Cross will now start / terminate at Peterborough, not calling at stations between Peterborough and London Kings Cross. A rail replacement coach service will run between Peterborough and Bedford. A limited train service will run between Newcastle and Bedford. You can use your tickets at no extra cost with Thameslink between Bedford and London St Pancras International. Monday: The following LNER services will be amended: The 05:20 Doncaster to Edinburgh will now start at Newcastle The 05:40 London Kings Cross to Leeds will now start at Doncaster The 05:48 London Kings Cross to Aberdeen will now start at Leeds The 06:30 London Kings Cross to Edinburgh will now start at Peterborough The 06:33 London Kings Cross to Newcastle will not run The 06:40 London Kings Cross to Leeds will not run The 06:45 London Kings Cross to Lincoln will now depart at 06:40 and not call at Stevenage The 08:33 Harrogate to London Kings Cross will now start from Leeds The 09:47 London Kings Cross to York will depart at 09:45 The 10:33 Harrogate to London Kings Cross will now start from Leeds Lumo: Trains that usually run between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh / Glasgow Queen Street will run a reduced service between Newcastle and Edinburgh / Glasgow Queen Street only. Travel suggestion: During this weekend, you are recommended to change your journey at Peterborough or Bedford. Trains running to or from Sheffield, Chesterfield, and Nottingham will be extremely busy and you are advised to avoid travelling via this route where possible. Background information: The East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) is a landmark scheme that will introduce in-cab digital signalling on the southern part of the East Coast Main Line, between London Kings Cross and Grantham. The work on the East Coast Main Line on 28 and 29 November is taking place as part of the Government-funded transformational East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP), that will see state-of-the-art digital signalling introduced, providing continuous, real-time information to the driver’s cab. This is aimed at improving reliability for passengers, while also reducing emissions. The digital technology is already being used on Great Northern passenger services between Finsbury Park and Moorgate in London. If you would like to know more about ECDP please visit the East Coast Digital Programme website . Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses / Underground by using the Transport for London 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 28 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 12:43

Operators: Grand Central, Great Northern, Hull Trains, LNER, Lumo, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Nottingham and Newark, closing some lines. The 20:26 Crewe to Lincoln train will depart Nottingham earlier than scheduled at 22:32, it will continue to run up to 4 minutes earlier through to Lincoln. The 23:00 Lincoln to Nottingham train is cancelled. A rail replacement bus will run between Lincoln and Nottingham, calling at Hykeham, Swinderby, Collingham, Newark Northgate, Newark Castle, Fiskerton, Bleasby, Lowdham, Burton Joyce and Carlton. 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 11 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 14 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 11:30

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Derby and Nottingham, closing some lines. The 21:37 Liverpool Lime Street to Nottingham train will arrive at Nottingham earlier than scheduled at 00:33. The 23:20 Matlock to Nottingham train will terminate at Derby at 23:55, it will no longer call at Spondon, Long Eaton, Attenborough, Beeston or Nottingham. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between Derby and Nottingham, calling at Spondon, Long Eaton, Attenborough and Beeston. The 23:52 Nottingham to Derby train will not run. A rail replacement bus will run between Nottingham and Derby, calling at Beeston, Attenborough and Long Eaton. 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 11 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 14 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 11:25

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Derby and Nottingham, closing some lines. The 23:09 Birmingham New Street to Nottingham train will terminate at Derby. A replacement bus will run from Derby to Nottingham. 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 11 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 14 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 10:21

Operators: CrossCountry

Engineering work is taking place in the Luton area, closing all lines. East Midlands Railway: No trains will run between London St Pancras and Bedford all weekend. Rail replacement buses will run between Bedford and Hitchin. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Great Northern / Thameslink services between Hitchin and London stations to complete your journey. Thameslink: No trains will run between Mill Hill Broadway and Bedford from Saturday until 05:30 on Monday. Rail replacement buses will run between: Mill Hill Broadway and Luton Luton Airport Parkway and Bedford (fast) Luton and Bedford (all stations) Replacement buses will also run on the below routes, connecting to / from alternative Great Northern / Thameslink services between Hitchin / Potters Bar and London: Harpenden and Potters Bar via St Albans City Luton Airport Parkway and Hitchin via Luton A revised train service will run between: Brighton / Three Bridges and Mill Hill Broadway Gatwick Airport / Three Bridges and London Bridge Kentish Town and Rainham (Kent) Sutton and West Hampstead Thameslink via Mitcham Junction Sutton and London Blackfriars via Wimbledon 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 5 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 7 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 07:30

Operators: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place at various locations on the East Midlands Railway network, closing some lines throughout the week. Monday to Thursday: The 08:47 London St Pancras International to Corby will now depart earlier at 08:46 The 13:02 London St Pancras International to Sheffield will now depart earlier at 12:58 The 14:02 London St Pancras International to Sheffield will now depart earlier at 13:58 The 14:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield will now depart earlier at 14:28 The 15:45 London St Pancras International to Corby will now depart earlier at 15:44 The 16:16 London St Pancras International to Corby will now depart earlier at 16:14 The 16:47 London St Pancras International to Corby will now depart earlier at 16:45 The 17:17 London St Pancras International to Corby will now depart earlier at 17:15 The 17:47 London St Pancras International to Corby will now depart earlier at 17:45 The 18:17 London St Pancras International to Corby will now depart earlier at 18:14 The 18:47 London St Pancras International to Corby will now depart earlier at 18:44 The 20:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield will now depart earlier at 20:28 The 22:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield will now depart Derby earlier at 00:09, and will then run later than scheduled, arriving at Sheffield at 00:48 The 23:55 London St Pancras International to Corby will depart Bedford earlier at 01:02, and will continue to run earlier throughout. Monday to Friday: The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby service will be retimed to start earlier than usual at 23:02 Tuesday to Friday: The 04:58 Sheffield to London St Pancras International will now depart earlier at 04:45 Friday: The 22:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield will now depart Derby earlier at 00:09, and will then run as scheduled The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham will now depart earlier at 23:33, and will run earlier throughout The 23:55 London St Pancras International to Corby will now depart earlier at 23:51, and will continue to run earlier to Bedford Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 28 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Oct 2026, 11:38

Operators: East Midlands Railway

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 Leicester area, closing some lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings. As a result, the 22:52 Leicester to Nottingham train will start from Leicester at 22:49, it will run up to 3 minutes earlier as far as East Midlands Parkway, 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 26 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:33

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Mansfield Woodhouse and Worksop, closing all lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings. As a result: The 21:25 Nottingham to Worksop service will terminate at Mansfield Woodhouse. A replacement bus will run from Mansfield Woodhouse to Worksop The 22:39 Worksop to Nottingham service will start from Mansfield Woodhouse at 23:10. A replacement bus will run from Worksop earlier at 22:10 to Mansfield Woodhouse, connecting with the train 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 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 26 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:32

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Salisbury and Southampton Central, closing all lines. CrossCountry: On Saturday and Sunday, trains will divert via an alternative route between Basingstoke and Southampton Central, extending your journey time by up to 45 minutes. This means trains will not call at Winchester or Southampton Airport Parkway. You may use your ticket on South Western Railway rail replacement bus services between Winchester, Southampton Airport Parkway, and Southampton Central at no extra cost. Great Western Railway: Friday: Buses will replace trains between Warminster and Southampton Central, calling at Salisbury. For Romsey, you can use South Western Railway services at no extra cost. A shuttle train service will run between Southampton Central and Portsmouth Harbour. Saturday and Sunday: Buses will replace trains between Warminster and Salisbury. South Western Railway: Saturday: Buses will relace trains between Winchester and Southampton Central and also between Romsey and Southampton Central. Sunday: Buses will relace trains between Basingstoke and Southampton Central, between Basingstoke and Fareham and also between Romsey and Southampton Central. Friday to Sunday: Buses will run between Andover and Gillingham (Dorset) and between Salisbury and Gillingham (Dorset). 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 1 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:21

Operators: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place in the Stockport area, closing some lines on Monday to Thursday evenings. As a result, the 21:37 Liverpool Lime Street to Nottingham service will not call at Stockport. You should use alternative train services for travel to / from Stockport. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 26 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:19

Operators: East Midlands Railway

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 late night between Mansfield Woodhouse and Worksop, closing some lines. The 21:25 Nottingham to Worksop train will terminate at Mansfield Woodhouse. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between Mansfield Woodhouse and Worksop. The 22:39 Worksop to Nottingham train will start from Mansfield Woodhouse at 23:10. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between Worksop and Mansfield Woodhouse. 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 set-down 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 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 7 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 05:59

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Nottingham and Long Eaton, closing some lines. As a result, the 05:21 Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street service will start earlier than usual 05:08, and will continue to run earlier than usual to Chesterfield. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 5 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 8 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 05:53

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Derby and Matlock, closing all lines. No trains will run between Derby and Matlock for the duration. Rail replacement buses will run between Derby and Matlock, calling at all stations. Trains on the route between Derby and Sheffield via Chesterfield will continue to run as usual. 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 14 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 09:37

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Sheffield and Dore & Totley / Manchester Oxford Road, closing some lines. East Midlands Railway: On Saturday, an amended timetable will be in place on the Norwich to Liverpool Lime Street route, with trains from mid morning no longer calling at Sheffield and calling additionally at Dronfield, Alfreton, Langley Mill, Ilkeston and Bamford. Passengers travelling to / from Sheffield should use alternative services. On Sunday, trains will run between Norwich and Sheffield, calling additionally at Alfreton, Langley Mill and Ilkeston. Passengers travelling beyond Sheffield should use other operators services. Northern: Saturday and Sunday: Trains that usually run between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly will run between Grindleford and Manchester Piccadilly only. A replacement bus service will run between Sheffield and Bamford. Customers should transfer between bus and train at Bamford. TransPennine Express: Saturday and Sunday: No trains will run between Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road via Stockport. Trains between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly will be diverted to run via Huddersfield. Trains between York and Manchester Piccadilly will run between York and Wakefield Kirkgate only. 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 7 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: East Midlands Railway, Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Nottingham and Chesterfield, closing some lines early on Saturday morning. As a result, the 05:21 Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street service will be amended to start from Nottingham at 05:11. It will depart Chesterfield later than usual at 05:54, and will call at Sheffield and beyond as normal. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 2 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 2 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:51

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Nottingham and Leicester, closing some lines. The 07:57 Derby to London St Pancras International service will depart Derby earlier than usual at 07:29 and continue to run up to 30 minutes earlier than usual to Leicester, where it will return to its regular timetable. The 08:21 Nottingham to London St Pancras International service will start from East Midlands Parkway at 08:25 and will continue to run up to 10 minutes earlier than usual to Leicester, where it will return to its regular timetable. A rail replacement bus service will run between Nottingham, Beeston and East Midlands Parkway. 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 15 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 15 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 11:55

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Cricklewood and London St Pancras International, closing some lines used by East Midlands Railway. Corby - London St Pancras International: A reduced and amended timetable will run on services between Corby and London St Pancras International. Sheffield / Derby / Nottingham / Leicester - London St Pancras International: An amended service will run as follows: 1 train per hour will run between Sheffield and London St Pancras International 1 train per hour will run between Nottingham and London St Pancras International Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 13 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 11:21

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Kettering and Corby / Derby, closing various lines. Saturday: The 04:47 Derby to London St Pancras International service will depart Derby earlier than usual at 04:11 and will run earlier to Leicester, this service will not call at Market Harborough and a replacement bus will run between Market Harborough and Kettering The 05:10 Corby to London St Pancras International will depart Corby earlier than usual at 05:02 The 05:40 Corby to London St Pancras International service will depart Corby earlier than usual at 05:28 Monday: The 22:47 London St Pancras International to Corby service will depart Bedford later than usual at 23:44 and will not call at Corby, a replacement bus will run between Kettering and Corby The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby service will depart Leicester earlier than usual at 01:08 and will continue to run up to 30 minutes earlier than usual to Derby, where it will return to a normal schedule The 23:55 London St Pancras International to Corby service will terminate at Kettering at 01:22 and will not call at Corby, a replacement bus will run between Kettering and Corby Tuesday to Thursday: The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham service will depart Kettering earlier than usual at 00:51 and will continue to run up to 10 minutes earlier than usual to Nottingham, where it will return to a normal schedule The 23:55 London St Pancras International to Corby service will depart London St Pancras International earlier than usual at 23:54, depart Luton Airport Parkway later at 00:39, and terminate at Kettering at 01:23, a replacement bus service will run between Kettering and Corby Tuesday to Friday: The 04:14 Derby to London St Pancras International service will depart Derby later than usual at 04:44 and will continue to run later than usual to Luton where it will return to a normal schedule The 04:32 Corby to London St Pancras International service will start from Kettering at 04:42, a replacement bus service will run between Kettering and Corby The 05:37 Corby to London St Pancras International service will start from Kettering at 05:45, a replacement bus service will run between Kettering and Corby The 06:10 Corby to London St Pancras International service will start from Kettering at 06:18, a replacement bus service will run between Kettering and Corby The 22:33 Corby to London St Pancras International service will depart Luton earlier than usual at 23:19 and will continue to run earlier than usual The 22:47 London St Pancras International to Corby service will depart Bedford earlier than usual at 23:40 and will continue to run earlier than usual terminating at Kettering, a replacement bus service will run between Kettering and Corby The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby service will depart Wellingborough later than usual at 00:25 and will continue to run later than usual Friday: The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham service will depart Kettering earlier than usual at 00:53 and will continue to run earlier throughout The 23:55 London St Pancras International to Corby service will depart London St Pancras International later than usual at 00:36 and terminate at Kettering, a replacement bus service will run between Kettering and Corby 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 14 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 11:16

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Chesterfield and Sheffield, closing some lines on Monday to Wednesday evenings. As a result, the 23:08 Nottingham to Sheffield service will not call at Dronfield. A bus will be provided from Chesterfield to Sheffield, calling at Dronfield. 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 28 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 6 Oct 2026, 09:26

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Chesterfield and Sheffield, closing some lines. CrossCountry: Saturday and Sunday: Trains will be retimed by a few minutes between Derby, Chesterfield and Sheffield. East Midlands Railway: On Saturday , there will be an amended timetable in place on the Norwich to Liverpool Lime Street route, with trains from mid morning no longer calling at Sheffield and calling additionally at Dronfield, Alfreton, Langley Mill, Ilkeston and Bamford, to serve Northern train passengers. Passengers travelling to / from Sheffield can use alternative services at no extra cost. On Sunday , there will be an amended timetable in place on the Norwich to Liverpool Lime Street route, with trains calling additionally at Alfreton, Langley Mill and Ilkeston, to serve Northern train passengers. Trains will start / terminate at Sheffield. Passengers travelling beyond Sheffield can use other operators services at no extra cost. Additionally: Saturday: The 05:21 Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street train will run between Nottingham and Sheffield only The 06:37 Sheffield to Nottingham train will depart Sheffield earlier than scheduled at 06:29, it will then depart Chesterfield later than scheduled at 06:54. It will continue to run up to 4 minutes later through to Nottingham The 06:30 Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street train will run between Nottingham and Sheffield only The 06:49 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich train will start from Sheffield at 08:28 The 06:53 Derby to Sheffield train will terminate at Chesterfield The 07:40 Sheffield to Norwich train will start from Chesterfield at 07:54 The 07:45 Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street train will run between Nottingham and Manchester Piccadilly The 07:48 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich train will start from Sheffield at 09:30 The 08:51 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich train will start from Nottingham at 11:38 The 09:51 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich train will start from Manchester Piccadilly at 10:43 The 10:51 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich train will start from Manchester Piccadilly at 11:43 The 21:50 Sheffield to Derby train will depart Sheffield earlier than scheduled at 21:53, it will then depart Chesterfield later than scheduled at 22:22. It will continue to run up to 10 minutes later through to Derby Sunday: The 11:45 Sheffield to Norwich train will start from Sheffield earlier than scheduled at 11:33, it will continue to run up to 12 minutes earlier through to Nottingham, where it will return to it's scheduled departure time Northern: Saturday and Sunday: Trains between Nottingham and Leeds, will run between Sheffield and Leeds. Your ticket will be accepted at no extra cost on East Midlands Railway services between Nottingham and Sheffield, which will call at Ilkeston, Langley Mill, Alfreton and Chesterfield. Buses will be provided between Dronfield and Sheffield. 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 7 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 13:26

Operators: CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Northern

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Wellingborough and Leicester, closing some lines. Monday to Friday: The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart Leicester later than scheduled at 01:52, it will continue to run 24 minutes later through to Nottingham. It will no longer call at Market Harborough. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between Kettering and Market Harborough and Market Harborough and Leicester. Monday to Thursday: The 23:54 London St Pancras International to Corby train will depart London St Pancras International earlier than scheduled at 23:51, it will continue to run up to 5 minutes earlier through to Bedford, where it will return to it's scheduled departure time. It will then depart Kettering later than scheduled at 01:24 and continue to run 1 minute later through to Corby. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 9 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 12:25

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Derby and Sheffield, closing some lines. There will be an amended timetable on trains between London St Pancras International and Sheffield, with some trains having extended journey times and some trains starting / terminating at Derby. On Saturday night, the 20:30 Sheffield to Leicester train will not run. Additionally on Sunday, the 20:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham will start later at 21:05. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 7 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 10:11

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Grantham and Sleaford, closing all lines. There will be an amended timetable in place on the Nottingham to Skegness route, with trains running between Nottingham and Grantham, and between Sleaford and Skegness. There will be a rail replacement bus service running between Grantham and Sleaford. Additionally on Saturday , the 18:51 Liverpool Lime Street to Sleaford train will terminate at Grantham at 22:10. The following additional trains will run: 07:30 Grantham to Nottingham, calling at Bottesford, Bingham, Radcliffe, arriving Nottingham at 08:08 22:00 Nottingham to Grantham, calling at Radcliffe, Bingham, Aslockton, Bottesford, arriving Grantham at 22:40 The following trains will run additionally on Sunday : 14:45 Grantham to Nottingham, calling at Bottesford, Aslockton, Bingham, Radcliffe, Netherfield, arriving Nottingham at 15:26 21:21 Nottingham to Grantham, calling at Radcliffe, Bingham, Aslockton, Bottesford, arriving Grantham at 22:00 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 7 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 10:06

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Wellingborough and Leicester, closing some lines. The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart Leicester later than scheduled at 01:56, it will continue to run 28 minutes later through to Nottingham. It will not call at Market Harborough. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between Kettering and Market Harborough and Market Harborough and Leicester. 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 21 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Source changed 28 Sept 2026, 11:46

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place at several places on the East Midlands Railway network, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Saturday morning. Monday to Thursday: The 22:47 London St Pancras International to Corby train will depart Luton Airport Parkway earlier that scheduled at 23:14, it will continue to run up to 4 minutes earlier through to Corby The 23:55 London St Pancras International to Corby train will depart Luton Airport Parkway earlier that scheduled at 00:31, it will continue to run up to 7 minutes earlier through to Corby Tuesday to Friday: The 04:32 Corby to London St Pancras International train will depart Corby earlier than scheduled at 04:23, and will not call at Bedford. A replacement bus will run from Wellingborough to Bedford. For travel from Bedford towards London, you can use alternative East Midlands Railway services at no extra cost The 04:58 Sheffield to London St Pancras International train will depart Sheffield earlier than scheduled at 04:28, it will continue to run 30 minutes earlier through to Derby The 05:27 London St Pancras International to Sheffield service will start at 05:12, earlier than usual Monday to Friday: The 22:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield train will terminate at Derby at 00:08. A replacement bus will run from Derby to Sheffield, calling at Chesterfield Friday: The 21:42 Nottingham to London St Pancras International train will depart Luton Airport Parkway earlier than scheduled at 23:17, and will continue to run 2 minutes earlier through to London St Pancras International The 22:33 Corby to London St Pancras International train will depart Luton earlier than scheduled 23:19, it will continue to run up to 2 minutes earlier through to London St Pancras International The 22:47 London St Pancras International to Corby train will depart Bedford earlier that scheduled at 23:40, it will continue to run up to 3 minutes earlier through to Corby The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby train will depart Luton Airport Parkway earlier than scheduled at 23:45, it will continue to run up to 6 minutes earlier through to Derby The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart Kettering earlier than scheduled at 00:55, it will continue to run up to 6 minutes earlier through to Nottingham The 23:55 London St Pancras International to Corby train will depart Luton Airport Parkway later that scheduled at 00:37, it will continue to run up to 2 minutes later until Bedford, where it will depart earlier than scheduled at 01:00. It will continue to run up to 3 minutes earlier through to Corby 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 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 18 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 28 Sept 2026, 09:00

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Norwich and Peterborough, closing some lines early on Monday morning. As a result, the 06:51 Norwich to Liverpool Lime Street will run as two separate train services: The 06:51 Norwich to Nottingham service The 09:45 Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street You will be able to connect between these two trains at Nottingham. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 2 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 11:54

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Ambergate and Matlock, closing all lines late on Monday to Friday evenings. As a result, the following trains will not run between Derby and Matlock, and will be replaced by buses: The 22:09 Nottingham to Matlock service The 23:20 Matlock to Nottingham service 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 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 11:53

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place at various locations across the Avanti West Coast network, closing some lines. The following services are affected: The 18:52 Edinburgh to London Euston service will be diverted between Rugby and Milton Keynes Central, not calling at Northampton The 22:03 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly service will be diverted after Stoke-on-Trent to run via Alsager to Crewe, and will not call at Macclesfield or Stockport The 22:00 London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street service will run between London Euston and Crewe only Rail replacement buses will run between Nottingham and Rugby, between Crewe and Stoke-on-Trent and Stockport, and between Liverpool Lime Street. 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 set-down 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 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 5 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 11:40

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place between East Midlands Parkway and Nottingham, closing some lines late on Saturday night. As a result, the 23:22 London St Pancras International to Derby service will not call at Beeston or Nottingham. A replacement bus will run from East Midlands Parkway to Nottingham via Beeston. 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 31 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 31 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 10:30

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Bristol Parkway / Stroud and Gloucester, closing all lines. CrossCountry: Trains will be diverted to run via Severn Tunnel Junction, with extended journey times of up to 60 minutes. Trains will run to an amended timetable, and will additionally call at Gloucester. Great Western Railway: Bristol Parkway - Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street: Buses will replace trains between Bristol Parkway and Gloucester. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on local buses between Bristol Parkway and Yate. Swindon - Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa: Buses will replace trains between Stroud and Gloucester, calling at Stonehouse (High Street / Bath Road). A reduced train service will run between Swindon and Stroud. A few early morning / late night buses will extend to run between Stroud and Cheltenham Spa. Otherwise, you can use your ticket at no extra cost for alternative Great Western Railway train services between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa. Additionally on Saturday: The 05:48 Cheltenham Spa to Swindon service will not run. You should travel by later train services The 08:46 Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads (via Swindon) service will not run. You should travel by alternative services The 22:39 Swindon to Gloucester service will not run, and will be replace by a later replacement bus, departing Swindon at 22:51 Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on buses by using the Traveline website . 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 31 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 10:12

Operators: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Hinton Admiral and Southampton (Saturday) / Fareham (Sunday) , closing all lines. CrossCountry: On Saturday , buses will replace trains between Southampton Airport Parkway and Bournemouth. On Sunday , buses replace trains between Eastleigh / Southampton Airport Parkway and Bournemouth. Great Western Railway: Great Western Railway services are unaffected by work on Saturday, and will run as normal. Sunday: Trains between Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth Harbour will be diverted between Romsey and Fareham (via Chandlers Ford / Eastleigh, additionally calling at both stations). These trains will not call at Southampton Central. Replacement buses will run between Eastleigh and Southampton Central. Additionally, the 19:34 Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbour service will not run. You should instead travel by earlier or later services, at no extra cost. South Western Railway: Saturday: No trains will run between Brockenhurst and Bournemouth. Replacement buses will run between: Southampton Airport Parkway and Bournemouth (direct) Brockenhurst and Bournemouth Sunday: Replacement buses will run between: Eastleigh / Southampton Central and Bournemouth Eastleigh / Southampton Central and New Milton Southampton Central and Romsey Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier Southampton Central and Woolston Southern: Southern services are unaffected by work on Saturday. On Sunday, buses will replace trains between Woolston and Southampton Central 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 31 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 09:48

Operators: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Peterborough and Cambridge North, closing all lines via Ely. CrossCountry: Buses will replace trains between Peterborough and Cambridge, calling at Whittlesea, March, Manea and Ely. Please note buses only call at Whittlesea and Manea on Saturday. East Midlands Railway: No trains will run between Peterborough and Norwich. Direct buses will run between Peterborough and Norwich, not calling at any intermediate stations. For intermediate stations between Peterborough and Norwich, you should use other companies' services. Great Northern: Buses replace trains between Kings Lynn and Cambridge North. Greater Anglia: Buses will replace trains between: Peterborough and Ely Ely and Cambridge North 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 31 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 09:07

Operators: CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Northern, Greater Anglia

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 various locations on the East Midlands Railway network, closing some lines early on Monday morning and late on Monday to Thursday evenings. Monday: The 06:51 Norwich to Liverpool Lime Street will run as two separate train services: The 06:51 Norwich to Nottingham service The 09:45 Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street For through travel beyond Nottingham, you will need to change between these two trains. Monday to Thursday: The 21:37 Liverpool Lime Street to Nottingham service will arrive at Nottingham earlier than scheduled at 00:33. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using 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 between Nottingham and Newark Castle, closing some lines in the Nottingham area on Monday to Thursday evenings. As a result: The 20:26 Crewe to Lincoln service will depart Nottingham earlier than usual at 22:32, and will run up to 4 minutes earlier than usual to Lincoln The 23:00 Lincoln to Nottingham service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus The 23:20 Matlock to Nottingham service will terminate at Derby. A replacement bus will run from Derby to Nottingham The 23:50 Nottingham to Derby service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus 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 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 between Chesterfield and Sheffield, closing some lines. The 08:30 Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly train will run later from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

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

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between London St Pancras International and Cricklewood and between Chesterfield and Sheffield, closing some lines. A reduced timetable will operate to / from London St Pancras International. One train per hour will run between London St Pancras International and Nottingham, and between London St Pancras International and Sheffield. An amended timetable will operate between London St Pancras International and Corby. Additionally, the 08:22 and 09:22 Sheffield to London St Pancras International trains will depart Sheffield earlier than normal due to a diversion between Sheffield and Chesterfield extending journey times. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

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

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Long Eaton and Derby, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 22:09 Nottingham to Matlock train will run through to Chesterfield after departing Belper. A rail replacement bus will operate between Derby and Matlock. The 23:20 Matlock to Nottingham train will start at Chesterfield and will call earlier than normally advertised at Belper and Duffield. A rail replacement bus will operate between Matlock and Derby. Tuesday to Friday: The 05:21 Derby to Nottingham train will depart Derby later than scheduled at 05:51 and it will continue to run later through to Nottingham. It will not call at Beeston. If you are travelling to / from Beeston, you should use alternative services. 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 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:25

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the East Midlands Railway network, closing some lines. Monday to Friday: The 22:47 London St Pancras International to Corby train will depart Bedford later and will continue to run later through to Corby. The 23:55 London St Pancras International to Corby train will depart Bedford later and will continue to run later through to Corby. Monday to Thursday: The 22:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will terminate at Derby at 00:44, A connecting rail replacement bus will run between East Midlands Parkway and Nottingham, calling at Beeston. The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby train will run later through to Leicester, where it will depart earlier than scheduled. It will continue to run earlier through to Derby. It will not call at Long Eaton. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between East Midlands Parkway and Derby, calling at Long Eaton. The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will depart Kettering later than scheduled, it will terminate at Derby. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between East Midlands Parkway and Nottingham, calling at Beeston. Friday only: The 22:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham train will run significantly later through to Nottingham Tuesday to Friday: The 04:14 Derby to London St Pancras International train will depart Derby earlier than scheduled, it will then return to its scheduled departure time from East Midlands Parkway. The 04:47 Derby to London St Pancras International train will depart Derby earlier than scheduled, it will then return to its scheduled departure time from Nottingham. It will not call at Long Eaton. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between Derby and Nottingham, calling at Long Eaton. The 04:58 Sheffield to London St Pancras International train will depart Sheffield earlier than scheduled, it will continue to run earlier through to East Midlands Parkway, where it will return to its scheduled departure time. It will not call at Long Eaton, connecting rail replacement buses will run between Derby and Long Eaton and Long Eaton and East Midlands Parkway. 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 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:25

Operators: East Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Grantham and Sleaford, closing all lines. No trains will run between Grantham and Sleaford all weekend. Rail replacement buses will run between Grantham and Sleaford, calling at all stations. Trains between Nottingham and Skegness will run to an amended timetable between Nottingham and Grantham, and between Sleaford and Skegness. 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 14 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 15 Nov 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 in the Nottingham area, closing some lines on Sunday morning. The 08:00 Nottingham to Matlock train will start from Derby at 08:30. A rail replacement bus will run from Nottingham to Derby, calling at Beeston, Attenborough and Long Eaton. The 08:13 Derby to Nottingham train will not run. A rail replacement bus will run from Derby to Nottingham, calling at Long Eaton, Attenborough, Beeston and Nottingham. The 08:25 Ambergate to Lincoln train will depart Derby later than scheduled at 08:59, it will continue to run up to 16 minutes later through to Nottingham, where it will return to its scheduled departure time. The 08:30 Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly train will start from Derby at 08:57. A rail replacement bus will run between Nottingham and Derby. The 09:26 Lincoln to Matlock train will terminate at Ambergate at 11:13, it will no longer call at Whatstandwell, Cromford, Matlock Bath or Matlock. The 11:41 Matlock to Lincoln train will start from Ambergate at 11:59, it will no longer call at Matlock, Matlock Bath, Cromford or Whatstandwell. 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 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 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