Updated at: 26-Aug-2025 12:27:22: PM
Operator: East Midlands Railway
Routes affected:
East Midlands Railway between Doncaster / Lincoln and Peterborough
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Sleaford and Peterborough, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
As a result:
- The 20:49 train from Doncaster to Peterborough service will terminate at Sleaford. A bus replacement will run between Sleaford and Peterborough, calling at Spalding
- The 23:11 train from Peterborough to Lincoln service will not run. A bus replacement will run, calling at all intermediate stations
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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This page created on: 26-Aug-2025 12:27:22: PM