Operator: East Midlands Railway
Routes affected:East Midlands Railway between London St Pancras International and Corby / Derby
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Engineering work is taking place between Bedford and Corby / Derby, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday to Thursday:
The 23:04 London St Pancras International to Derby service will depart Leicester earlier than usual at 01:02 (Tuesday to Friday), and run up to 28 minutes earlier than usual to Derby.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:14 Derby to London St Pancras International service will start from Derby at 04:44, and run up to 31 minutes later than usual as far as Luton Airport Parkway, after which it will run normally.
The 04:32 Corby to London St Pancras International service will not call at Bedford. A replacement bus will run from Wellingborough to Bedford. For travel between Bedford and London, you should travel on alternative train services.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement bus travel advice:
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 set-down 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.
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