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Amended morning services between Nottingham and Grantham / Sleaford / Lincoln on Sunday 13 December 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 13 December 2026 to Sunday 13 December 2026

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Train operators affected

  • East Midlands Railway

Route(s) affected

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

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Nottingham and Grantham / Lincoln, closing various lines.

As a result:

  • The 08:15 Nottingham to Grantham train will not run. A rail replacement bus will run from Nottingham to Grantham

  • The 08:25 Ambergate to Lincoln train will depart Nottingham later than scheduled at 10:03, will run up to 30 minutes later than usual to Newark North Gate, where it will terminate at 10:50. For travel between Newark North Gate and Lincoln, you can use alternative train services at no extra cost

  • The 08:50 Nottingham to Skegness train will not run. A rail replacement bus will run from Nottingham to Sleaford. For travel between Sleaford and Skegness, you can use alternative train services at no extra cost

  • The 08:53 Lincoln to Nottingham train will depart Newark Castle later than scheduled at 09:31, it will continue to run up to 11 minutes later through to Nottingham

  • The 09:03 Grantham to Nottingham train will not run. A rail replacement bus will run from Grantham to Nottingham

  • The 09:09 Matlock to Cleethorpes train will call additionally at Swinderby at 11:03, and will then call at Hykeham later than scheduled at 11:10

  • The 09:19 Nottingham to Norwich train will start from Nottingham earlier than scheduled at 09:10, and will not call at Grantham. A replacement bus will run from Nottingham to Grantham

  • The 09:45 Nottingham to Skegness train will depart Nottingham later than scheduled at 10:00, and will run up to 15 minutes later than usual

  • The 11:09 Lincoln to Matlock train will start from Newark Northgate at 11:27. For travel between Lincoln and Newark North Gate, you can use alternative train services at no extra cost

  • The 11:16 Skegness to Nottingham train will start from Sleaford at 12:17. A rail replacement bus service will run between Skegness and Sleaford

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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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