Delays between Retford and Newark Northgate expected until 17:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 20 December 2025 at 15:12
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Last updated
Saturday 20 December 2025 at 16:20
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Grand Central between Sunderland / Bradford Interchange and London Kings Cross
Hull Trains between Hull and London Kings Cross
LNER between Inverness / Aberdeen / Edinburgh / Newcastle / York / Harrogate / Bradford Forster Square / Leeds and London Kings Cross
Lumo between Edinburgh and London Kings Cross
Description
A fault with the signalling system between Retford and Newark Northgate means that trains have to run at a reduced speed on the line towards Newark Northgate. Trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 20 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 17:30.
Additional information:
Network Rail staff are on site investigating the fault.
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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.