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Train companies affected:National Rail

Buses replace trains between Birmingham New Street and Nuneaton / Leicester on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July 

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Engineering work details

Starts 05 Jul 2025 to 06 Jul 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between Birmingham New Street and Leicester / Cambridge / Stansted Airport

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Birmingham New Street, Nuneaton, and Leicester, closing all lines.

All day on Saturday and Sunday, buses will replace trains between Nuneaton, Hinckley, Narborough, South Wigston, and Leicester.

From 10:45 on Saturday and all day on Sunday, buses will replace trains between Birmingham New Street, Water Orton (Saturday only), Coleshill Parkway, Nuneaton, and Leicester.

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 set-down 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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