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Buses replace trains between Derby and Uttoxeter / Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September  

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 27 September 2025 to Sunday 28 September 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

East Midlands Railway between Newark Castle / Nottingham / Derby and Crewe

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Derby / Uttoxeter and Stoke-on-Trent, closing all lines.

Saturday:

Buses will replace trains between Derby and Stoke-on-Trent.

For travel between Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe, you should use alternative rail services.

Sunday:

Buses will replace trains between Derby and Uttoxeter.

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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