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