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Reduced / amended train service between Doncaster and Scunthorpe / 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

TransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and Cleethorpes

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Doncaster and Cleethorpes, closing different lines between Saturday 16 and Friday 22 May:

  • On Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May, some lines are closed between Althorpe and Crowle / Cleethorpes

  • From Monday 18 May until Friday 22 May, some lines are closed between Scunthorpe and Cleethorpes

Northern:

Saturday only:

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

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

Northern do not run on the route between Doncaster and Scunthorpe on Sundays.

TransPennine Express:

Saturday and Sunday:

Trains will run between Liverpool Lime Street and Doncaster only.

A replacement bus service will run between Doncaster and Scunthorpe / Cleethorpes.

Monday to Friday:

Trains will run between Liverpool Lime Street and Scunthorpe only.

A replacement bus service will run between Scunthorpe and Cleethorpes.

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.

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