Buses replace trains between Sheffield and Nottingham on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August 

Route(s) affected

East Midlands Railway between Liverpool Lime Street and Norwich

Northern between Leeds and Nottingham

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Sheffield and Nottingham, closing some lines.

East Midlands Railway:

Saturday and Sunday:

There will be an amended timetable on the Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich route with trains not calling at Alfreton, Langley Mill or Ilkeston and there will be a significantly reduced service for Sheffield. Passengers for these stations can use Northern replacement buses at no extra cost.

Saturday:

The 06:53 Derby to Sheffield train will start from Derby later than scheduled at 07:20, it will continue to run up to 27 minutes later through to Chesterfield where it will terminate at 07:42.

The 07:40 Sheffield to Norwich train will start from Chesterfield at 07:47.

Sunday:

The 09:17 Nottingham to Matlock train will depart Derby earlier than scheduled at 09:51, it will continue to run up to 3 minutes earlier through to Whatstandwell, where it will return to its scheduled departure time.

Northern:

Buses will replace trains between Sheffield and Nottingham.

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.