Reduced service between Nottingham and Lincoln expected until 07:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 04 November 2026 at 05:08
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Last updated
Wednesday 04 November 2026 at 05:37
Train operators affected
- East Midlands Railway
Route(s) affected
Between Matlock and Lincoln / Grimsby Town, and also between London St Pancras International / Crewe / Nottingham and Lincoln
Description
A broken down freight train between Nottingham and Newark Castle means the line is disrupted. Trains running between Nottingham and Lincoln may be cancelled.
Disruption is expected until 07:00.
Customer advice:
Replacement buses have been requested. We will provide further information once more is known.
If you are at Lincoln and are travelling to Nottingham, please use services towards Peterborough and then change at Sleaford for services to Nottingham.
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 the team are working to arrange this as quickly as possible for you.
The first two departures that run between Lincoln and London St Pancras International:
06:09 Lincoln to London St Pancras International and 06:40 Lincoln to London St Pancras International, will start at Nottingham this morning.
You may use your ticket at no extra cost on LNER 07:30 Lincoln to London Kings Cross service.
Tickets will also be accepted at no extra cost on Northern services between Lincoln - Sheffield - Nottingham.
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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