Disruption between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes expected until 19:00 

Route(s) affected

East Midlands Railway between Matlock / Barton-on-Humber and Cleethorpes

TransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and Cleethorpes

Description

A trespass incident in the Grimsby Docks area means that all lines are closed. As a result, trains running between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes may be delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 19:00.

East Midlands Railway customer advice:

How do you get where you need to be?

East Midlands Railway are currently looking at alternative arrangements to keep you on the move. Please remember that this can take time and be assured that their team are working tirelessly to arrange this as quickly as possible for you.

How does this affect my train?

Trains running through the area between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes are unable to run in either direction.

Trains running from Matlock / Barton-on-Humber will only be able to run as far as Grimsby Town.

Rail replacement buses will be in operation between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes from 17:30 until further notice.

TransPennine Express customer advice:

Due to the location of the trespasser. Train services will start and end their journeys at Grimsby Town.

If you are travelling to / from Cleethorpes, please see a member of station staff for onward travel advice.

To help you complete your journey, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following:

• Alternative TransPennine Express services between Liverpool Lime Street and Grimsby Town in both directions

• East Midlands Railway services between Barnetby and Grimsby Town in both directions

• Northern services between Scunthorpe and Doncaster in both directions

If you are travelling to / from Cleethorpes you can purchase a ticket for local bus services operating between Cleethorpes and Grimsby Town in both directions. Please purchase your ticket from the bus driver, retain and claim the money back through TransPennine Express's Customer Relations.

The following bus services run between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes in both directions:

• Bus service 3

• Bus service 6

• Bus service 9

• Bus service 10

Please see a member of station staff or station information boards for details of pick up points.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

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.

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.