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Disruption between Cleethorpes and Grimsby Town expected until 19:00 

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Incident reported: Wednesday 02 September 2026 at 16:01

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Last updated

Wednesday 02 September 2026 at 17:37

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

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

TransPennine Express between Cleethorpes and Liverpool Lime Street

Description

A trespass incident between Cleethorpes and Grimsby Town is causing disruption to trains running between these stations. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 40 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 19:00.

East Midlands Railway customer advice:

How does this affect my train?

Trains running through the area in both directions are currently unable to travel while British Transport Police investigate.

How do I get where I need to be?

You should continue to travel as originally planned however your journey may be delayed by 45 minutes.

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 the team are working tirelessly to arrange this as quickly as possible for you.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost to travel on the rail replacement bus service at 16:55 from Barton-on-Humber to Cleethorpes.

TransPennine Express customer advice:

You should continue to travel as planned, however your journey may be delayed.

Additional information:

British Transport Police are on site investigating the issue.

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.

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