Lines reopened: disruption between Cleethorpes and Habrough expected until 20:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 19:09
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Last updated
Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 20:02
Train operators affected
- East Midlands Railway
- TransPennine Express
Route(s) affected
East Midlands Railway between Cleethorpes and Barton-on-Humber / Matlock / Nottingham
TransPennine Express between Cleethorpes and Sheffield / Liverpool Lime Street
Description
Following a fault with the barriers at a level crossing at Grimsby Town, all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains may still be cancelled, delayed or revised.
Disruption is expected until 20:30.
East Midlands Railway customer advice:
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 staff are working tirelessly to arrange this as quickly as possible for you.
Ticket flexibility:
If your train is cancelled, you will be able to travel on an alternative service operated by any other participating train company, either two hours before or two hours after the original departure time of the cancelled service, in order to reach your destination.
If you decide not to travel or cannot complete your journey due to cancellations, you are entitled to a full refund from your original point of sale.
For further information and guidance please contact your train company or speak to a member of railway staff.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail 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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