No trains between Spalding and Lincoln until approximately 21:30  

Route(s) affected

Trains between Peterborough and Lincoln

Description

A points failure at Sleaford means some lines are blocked. As a result, trains between Spalding and Sleaford will be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 21:30.

Customer advice:

There is a points failure at Sleaford. This is between Spalding and Lincoln.

Network Rail have sent a team to investigate, who have now arrived on site.

How does this affect my train?

Trains running through the area in both direction cannot run through the Sleaford area at the moment due to the points failure.

Trains on the affected route may be cancelled short of destination or delayed until the problem has been fixed.

How do I get where I need to be?

East Midlands Railway are unable to source any rail replacement buses at this time. If you are at a station please speak to staff or use the call points at unmanned stations, East Midlands Railway will arrange a taxi to get you home.

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.