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Reduced service between Lincoln and Newark Northgate / Doncaster expected until 21:00 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Thursday 09 July 2026 at 09:49

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Last updated

Thursday 09 July 2026 at 10:43

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Lincoln and Newark Northgate / Doncaster

Description

A train has developed a fault at Doncaster meaning that fewer trains are able to run on some routes. As a result, a reduced service is in operation between Lincoln and Newark Northgate / Doncaster.

This is expected until 21:00.

Customer advice:

You may use your ticket at no extra cost on Northern services between Sheffield and Lincoln in both directions.

Rail replacement has been sourced to cover the following cancelled trains:

  • 16:35 Lincoln Central to Doncaster

  • 17:35 Doncaster to Lincoln Central.

The bus from Doncaster will pick up from the front of The Railway Pub.

These arrangements will remain in place until the train service recovers.

If you are travelling late in the day and have onwards connections, please speak to station staff or use the Help Point.

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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