Buses replace morning trains between Nottingham and Grantham / Boston on Sunday 11 October
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 11 October 2026 to Sunday 11 October 2026
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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