Disruption between Boston and Skegness expected until 18:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Friday 21 November 2025 at 16:50
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Last updated
Friday 21 November 2025 at 17:23
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Trains between Nottingham and Skegness
Description
A points failure at Boston means means all lines are disrupted. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 18:30.
Customer advice:
There is a points failure at Boston. This is disrupting trains on the Nottingham / Grantham / Skegness route.
Network Rail are on site investigating the problem.
How does this affect my train?
Trains are currently unable to run between Boston and Skegness in both directions, until the points are restored.
How do I get where I need to be?
East Midlands Railway are currently unable to source road transport for you to complete your journey between Boston and Skegness, if you source your own transport please obtain a receipt and claim back through their Customer Service Centre using reference 21/11/25Boston.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.