A person has been hit by a train between Market Harborough and Leicester. To allow the emergency services to safely carry out their work, all lines are currently closed.
Trains are currently unable to run between these stations.
This is expected until 08:30.
If youâve been affected by what happened on the network today, there is always someone to talk to. You can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 from any phone for a confidential chat.
How does this affect my train?
Trains are being diverted where possible between Kettering and Leicester, this means that trains cannot call at Market Harborough.
Some trains will be cancelled where they are unable to divert.
At present we do not have an estimate as to when the line will re-open. As soon as the line is open again, our priority will be to get trains running to their advertised times again.
How do I get where I need to be?
You should continue to travel as originally planned however your journey may be.
Market Harborough
Buses to Market Harborough have been requested to help you travel to Leiceter to connect with services North and South.
These buses are not yet running to a timetable, the first one is expected on site shortly.
East Midlands Railway have also arranged for you to use your ticket via the following routes to make your journey easier:
Sheffield
You may travel to Doncaster where you should change for a train to London Kings Cross. It is likely to take between 2 and 2.5 hours to complete this journey. LNER, who run the trains between Doncaster and London Kings Cross recommend booking a seat reservation. This can be done up to 5 minutes before the train departs here.
Visit here for lots of useful information about what to expect when travelling via London Kings Cross.
Derby/Chesterfield
You may travel to Birmingham New Street where you should change for a train to London Euston. It is likely to take between 2.5 and 3 hours to complete this journey. Visit here for lots of useful information about what to expect when travelling via London Euston.
Nottingham
You may travel to Grantham where you should change for a train to London Kings Cross. It is likely to take between 2 and 2.5 hours to complete this journey. LNER, who run the trains between Grantham and London Kings Cross recommend booking a seat reservation. This can be done up to 5 minutes before the train departs here.
Visit here for lots of useful information about what to expect when travelling via London Kings Cross.
Leicester
You may travel to Nuneaton where you should change for a train to London Euston. It is likely to take 2 hours to complete this journey. Visit here for lots of useful information about what to expect when travelling via London Euston.
All of these alternative route options are available in the opposite direction too. Donât worry about your ticket, East Midlands Railway have already made arrangements with other train companies for you to travel with your original ticket.
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. 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 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.
âââââââCompensation:
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.