No trains between Lincoln and Spalding until approximately 10:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Thursday 05 November 2026 at 07:24
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Last updated
Thursday 05 November 2026 at 08:03
Train operators affected
- East Midlands Railway
Route(s) affected
Between Lincoln and Peterborough
Description
Due to a broken down train between Lincoln Central and Spalding, trains are unable to run between these stations and will be revised.
Disruption is expected until approximately 10:00.
How does this affect my train?
Trains running through the area between Lincoln and Spalding are unable to run in both directions until further notice.
How do I get where I need to be?
Trains will run between Spalding and Peterborough only.
Rail replacement buses are currently unavailable between Lincoln and Spalding. If travelling on this route, please contact the team or speak to station staff for assistance with onward travel.
You may use your ticket with the below train operators if needed at no extra cost:
Northern between Lincoln and Retford
LNER to travel between Peterborough and Doncaster (please be aware that this operator is affected by another service disruption on this route)
Some ticket restrictions have been relaxed. If you hold an ‘Advance Ticket’ which is usually valid on a specific train you may use it to travel on any of our trains on this route.
Additional information:
Engineers are going to investigate the problem. They are expected to arrive at 09:00.
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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