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Buses replace trains between Leicester and Kettering on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July 

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Engineering work details

Starts 27 Jul 2024 to 28 Jul 2024

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

All East Midlands Railway routes to / from London St Pancras International

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Leicester and Kettering / Wellingborough, closing most lines.

Saturday:

A reduced timetable timetable will be in operation:

  • 1 train per hour between Sheffield and London St Pancras International.

  • 1 train per hour between Nottingham and London St Pancras International.

  • 2 trains per hour between Wellingborough and London St Pancras International.

  • Trains will call additionally at Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, please expect extended journey times by up to 1 hour.

Rail replacement buses will run between Leicester and Market Harborough, and Market Harborough and Kettering.

Sunday:

A reduced timetable will be in operation:

  • 1 train per hour between Sheffield and Corby.

  • 1 train per hour between Nottingham and Corby.

  • 1 train per hour between Wellingborough and London St Pancras International.

Rail replacement buses will run between:

  • Leicester and Wellingborough calling at Market Harborough and Kettering.

  • Corby and Wellingborough calling at Kettering.

Additionally, the 08:46 Wellingborough to London St Pancras International service will start from Bedford at 09:24. A replacement bus will run from Wellingborough earlier than the train it replaces to Bedford, connecting with the train.

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 this page.

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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