Buses replace trains between Leicester and Peterborough on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 

Route(s) affected

CrossCountry between Gloucester and Stansted Airport, and also between Birmingham New Street and Cambridge / Stansted Airport

East Midlands Railway between Nottingham and Norwich

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Leicester and Peterborough, closing all lines.

CrossCountry

Buses will replace trains between Leicester and Peterborough all weekend, calling at all stations.

East Midlands Railway

Saturday only:

• The 05:00 Nottingham to Norwich service will depart earlier than usual at 04:53 where it will continue to run earlier to Peterborough. This service will be diverted and not call at East Midlands Parkway, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Oakham or Stamford

• The 06:08 Nottingham to Norwich service will depart later than usual at 06:23 where it will continue to run later to Peterborough. This service will be diverted and not call at East Midlands Parkway, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Oakham or Stamford

Rail replacement buses will run between Nottingham and Peterborough, calling at all stations.

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.