Track renewal work: buses replace trains between Derby and Matlock from Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 November 

Route(s) affected

Between Cleethorpes / Grimsby Town / Lincoln / Nottingham / Derby and Matlock

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Derby and Matlock, closing all lines. Background information on the work can be found below.

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.

Background information:

Network Rail will be renewing track at three sites near Matlock to deliver smoother, more reliable journeys for passengers.

The improvement project will see 4.6km of new rail installed across the three sites – Matlock Bath, Cromford and near Whatstandwell station – along with 3,509 sleepers and 6,400 tonnes of ballast. The investment will help to reduce the need for future maintenance and minimise the risk of delays.

Additional technical project information is available on the Network Rail website.

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.