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Last updated:Today at 21:39
Train companies affected:Grand Central, Great Northern, Hull Trains, LNER, Lumo, Thameslink

Buses replace trains between Peterborough / Ely and Cambridge on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 18 October 2025 to Sunday 19 October 2025

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Route(s) affected

CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Cambridge / Stansted Airport

East Midlands Railway between Liverpool Lime Street / Nottingham and Norwich

Great Northern between London Kings Cross and Ely / Kings Lynn

Greater Anglia between Peterborough and Ipswich / Colchester

Description

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

CrossCountry:

Buses will replace trains between Peterborough and Cambridge via March and Ely.

No trains will run between Cambridge and Stansted Airport. You should use alternative services to complete your journey.

East Midlands Railway:

It is not yet known how East Midlands Railway will be affected by this engineering work.

Great Northern:

It is not yet known how Great Northern will be affected by this engineering work.

Greater Anglia:

It is not yet known how Greater Anglia will be affected by this engineering work.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with CrossCountry, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

If you are travelling with East Midlands Railway, Great Northern or Greater Anglia, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

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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