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Buses replace morning trains between Nottingham and Grantham / Boston on Sunday 11 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 11 October 2026 to Sunday 11 October 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

East Midlands Railway between Nottingham and Grantham / Boston / Skegness, and between Matlock / Ambergate and Lincoln

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Nottingham and Newark Northgate, closing various lines on Sunday morning.

As a result:

  • The 08:15 Nottingham to Grantham service will be replaced by a bus

  • The 08:25 Ambergate to Lincoln service will depart Nottingham later than usual at 10:03, and will run later than usual to Newark Northgate where the train will terminate. You should use other train services between Newark Northgate and Lincoln, at no extra cost

  • The 08:50 Nottingham to Skegness service will start from Boston at 10:24. A replacement bus will run from Nottingham to Boston

  • The 09:03 Grantham to Nottingham service will be replaced by a bus

  • The 09:15 Boston to Nottingham service will be replaced by a bus

  • The 11:09 Lincoln to Matlock service will start from Newark Northgate at 11:27. You can use alternative trains between Lincoln and Newark Northgate at no extra cost

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.

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