Disruption between Doncaster / Retford and Lincoln expected until 14:30 

Route(s) affected

East Midlands Railway services between Doncaster and Peterborough

Northern services between Leeds and Lincoln

Description

The broken down train in the Gainsborough Lea Road area has now moved, allowing trains to run again on the line towards Lincoln. Whilst a normal timetable is reinstated, trains between Doncaster / Retford and Lincoln may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 14:30.

Northern customer advice:

Replacement road transport:

Rail replacement transport is running between Retford and Lincoln in both directions to help with your journey. This will be operated by Wyatts and Hammonds.

Please 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 30 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.

Ticket acceptance / easements:

To assist you with your journey your ticket will be accepted, at no extra cost, on East Midlands Railway services between Nottingham and Sheffield / Lincoln.

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.

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 set-down 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.