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Reduced / amended train service between Doncaster / Cleethorpes from Saturday 16 to Friday 22 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 16 May 2026 to Friday 22 May 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Northern between Doncaster and Scunthorpe and also between Sheffield and Cleethorpes

TransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and Cleethorpes

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Doncaster and Cleethorpes, closing some lines.

Northern:

Saturday only:

Trains will run between Doncaster and Hatfield & Stainforth. A replacement bus service will opertate between Hatfield & Stainforth and Scunthorpe.

Additional trains will run between Sheffield and Cleethorpes via Gainsborough Central.

TransPennine Express:

TransPennine Express will operate as follows:

Saturday and Sunday:

Between Liverpool Lime Street and Doncaster

Monday to Friday:

Between Liverpool Lime Street and Scunthorpe

Rail replacement buses are still to be confirmed.

Check before you travel:

These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries 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 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.

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