Lines reopened: disruption at Sleaford expected until 10:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Doncaster / Lincoln / Newark Northgate and Peterborough, and between Nottingham and Skegness

Description

Following multiple faults with the signalling system at Sleaford all lines have now reopened. As service recovers, trains running through Sleaford may still be delayed by up to 30 minutes, cancelled, revised or diverted.

Disruption is expected until 10:30.

Customer advice:

How do you get where you need to be?

You should continue to travel as originally planned however your journey may be delayed by up to 30 minutes.

If you are travelling between Lincoln and Peterborough, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on LNER services, in both directions.

East Midlands Railway have arranged for buses to be used as required to keep you on the move. These will be available at the following stations:

• Boston from 08:00

• Grantham from 08:30

• Sleaford from 08:30

• Skegness from 10:00

Please speak to station staff upon arrival for more information regarding alternative transport.

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.