Buses replace trains between Burton-on-Trent and Derby on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April 

Route(s) affected

Between Plymouth and Edinburgh / Aberdeen and

between Cardiff Central / Birmingham New Street and Nottingham

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Burton-on-Trent and Derby, closing some lines.

Trains between Cardiff Central and Nottingham will operate between Cardiff Central and Burton-on-Trent and between Derby and Nottingham. Trains to / from Scotland will not call at Burton-on-Trent and divert via an alternative route with journey times extended by one hour.

A replacement bus service will operate between Burton-on-Trent and Derby.

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 this page. 

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages. 

Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.