Lines reopened: disruption between Doncaster and Scunthorpe expected until 19:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Friday 19 December 2025 at 17:44
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Last updated
Friday 19 December 2025 at 19:19
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Northern between Doncaster and Scunthorpe
TransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and Cleethorpes
Description
Following a fault with the signalling system at Scunthorpe means all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 19:30.
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Compensation:
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