A broken down train at Longton means lines are blocked. As a result, trains between Stoke-on-Trent and Derby may be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes.

This is expected until 12:00.

What has happened?

The operator of the freight train are arranging a locomotive to go and recover a broken down train, we are awaiting an estimate of when this will be available.

How does this affect my train?

Trains running through the area in the both directions cannot run between Derby and Crewe.

Trains between Derby and Newark Castle will still be able to run. However some may still incur late notice delays or cancellations.

At present we have no estimate to when the broken down freight train will be recovered. Once the train has been recovered the priority will be to get trains running to their advertised times again.

How do I get where I need to be?

East Midlands Railway are currently looking at alternative arrangements to keep you on the move. Please remember that this can take time and be assured that the team are working tirelessly to arrange this as quickly as possible for you.

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 you are trying to travel between Crewe, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby and Nottingham

You may travel between Crewe and Tamworth with London Northwestern Railway connecting with CrossCountry ervices between Tamworth, Derby and Nottingham. It is likely to take between 1 and 1.5 hours to complete this journey. You may also travel between Crewe and Stoke-on-Trent with London Northwestern Railway.

You can travel with Avanti West Coast between Crewe and Birmingham New Street connecting with CrossCountry services between Birmingham, Derby and Nottingham. It is likely to take between 1.5 and 2 hours to complete this journey. You can travel with CrosscCountry services between Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham connecting with their services between Birmingham, Derby and Nottingham. It is likely to take between 1 and 1.5 hours to complete this journey.

Rail Replacement buses have now been sourced and are expected to start running between Stoke-on-Trent and Derby from 11:30.

These arrangements will remain in place until the line re-opens and the train service recovers.

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 information, please use this page.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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.