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17/09/2023

Due to a safety inspection of the track between Leicester and Nuneaton the line towards Birmingham New Street is currently closed. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 15:00.

Customer Advice:

Customers from Leicester are advised to travel via Derby. 

Customers from South Wigston, Narborough and Hinckley, road transport has been requested. We will update this message when confirmed.

To assist you with your journey your ticket will be accepted on the following alternatives:

  • Avanti West Coast services via any reasonable route
  • East Midlands Railway services between Leicester and Derby in both directions
  • London Northwestern Railway services via any reasonable route
  • West Midlands Railway services via any reasonable route

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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.

Affected operators
CrossCountry
Nationalrail link
Last updated: 17/09/23 - 01:01