A points failure between Leicester and Loughborough / Peterborough means that trains are disrupted. Services running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 12:00.
Customer Advice for CrossCountry:
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on East Midlands Railway services via any reasonable route. Arrangements have been made for CrossCountry rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys.
The following rail replacement transport services are in place:
- Two First Choice coach services leaving Leicester at 8:20am, to Peterborough, calling at all stations
Customer Advice for East Midlands Railways:
What has happened?
There is a points failure at Syston between Loughborough and Leicester disrupting our trains on the Grimsby / Lincoln / Nottingham / Leicester routes.
Network Rail are going to send engineers to investigate the problem. They are expected to arrive at 07:20.
How does this affect my train?
Trains running through the area in Loughborough direction can now stop at Syston, Sileby or Barrow-upon-Soar between Loughborough and Leicester.
Trains running through the area in Leicester direction can run normally between Loughborough and Leicester.
How do I get where I need to be?
You should continue to travel as originally planned however your journey may be delayed by up to 30 minutes.
Trains are likely to experience extended delays or alterations. You should use alternative routes which will be most comfortable and quickest way to get where you need to be. You may travel via the following alternative routes:
If travelling from Leicester for Syston, Sileby and Barrow Upon Soar
You will need to change at Loughborough for a connecting service back to these stations, this is likely to extend your journey time by up to 30 minutes.
If travelling from Syston, Sileby and Barrow-upon-Soar for Loughborough
You will need to change at Leicester for a connecting service back to Loughborough, this is likely to extend your journey time by up to 30 minutes.
If you need to start your outward journey from a different operator's station due to this disruption, then you will also be able to travel back to that station when you return, regardless of if the disruption has ended or your ticket type. Our rail industry colleagues will welcome you on board with your original ticket.
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 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.
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.