Reduced Northern service between Doncaster and Scunthorpe expected until 14:00 

Route(s) affected

between Doncaster and Scunthorpe

Description

A broken down train earlier today between Doncaster and Scunthorpe means fewer trains are able to run on all lines. As a result, trains between these stations may be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until 14:00.

Customer advice:

You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.

Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption – please check your whole journey before travelling.

Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.

Replacement transport:

Due to a lack of available operators in the region, limited road transport will be provided as below:

• A coach operated by Ross Travel will depart Doncaster at 09:30 calling all stations to Scunthorpe

• A 16 seater bus operated by Elite Travel will depart Scunthorpe at 09:45 calling all stations to Doncaster

• A coach operated by Ross Travel will depart Scunthorpe at 10:30 calling all stations to Doncaster

Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick-up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.

Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail 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.