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Issue resolved between Derby and Matlock / Chesterfield: disruption expected until 12:45 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Thursday 18 June 2026 at 11:11

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Last updated

Thursday 18 June 2026 at 12:26

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

CrossCountry between Plymouth and Edinburgh / Glasgow Central / Aberdeen and also between Reading and York / Newcastle

East Midlands Railway between London St Pancras International and Sheffield and also between Cleethorpes / Lincoln and Matlock

Description

The fault with the signalling system at Duffield has now been rectified. Whilst services return to normal, trains running between Derby and Matlock / Chesterfield may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 10 minutes, or revised.

This is expected until 12:45.

East Midlands Railway customer advice:

How does this affect my train?

Trains on the London St Pancras International / Nottingham / Sheffield route can now run but may be subject to delays of up to 10 minutes between Derby and Sheffield.

Trains on the Matlock /Derby / Nottingham / Cleethorpes route can now run between Derby and Matlock.

How do I get where I need to be?

You should continue to travel as originally planned however your journey may be subject to delays of up to 10 minutes.

For travel between Derby and Matlock:

Rail replacement buses will run between Derby and Matlock, calling at all stations.

Please check your journey before you travel.

Additional information:

Network Rail have attended site and fixed the issue.

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.

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