Passengers face changes to East Coast Main Line journeys on Sunday 18 October as engineering work takes place near Newark and Grantham.
Trains will be diverted between Doncaster and Peterborough, with rail replacement coaches serving intermediate stations. Some services will be amended and journeys may take longer than usual.
Network Rail will replace almost 670 metres of rail near Newark and renew nearly 50 metres of drainage at Grantham station.
The rail replacement is intended to improve the quality of journeys and reduce future maintenance, while the drainage work will help prevent problems during heavy rainfall.
Repairs will also be carried out to brickwork at Stoke Tunnel, south of Grantham, and electrical components will be renewed and replaced between Grantham and Bullpit Lane level crossing in Balderton.
John Grainger, joint head of performance, LNER & Network Rail East Coast, said:
“We’re carrying out a series of upgrades along the East Coast Main Line to help deliver a more reliable railway for passengers and freight operators.
“These improvements will help reduce the risk of infrastructure faults, improve resilience during severe weather and support smoother, more reliable journeys.
“We’re grateful to passengers for their patience and understanding while we carry out this essential work.”
A spokesperson for the train operators said:
“These improvements are an important investment in the East Coast Main Line. While the work is taking place, some services will be amended and journey times may be longer than usual. We encourage customers to check before they travel and allow extra time for their journeys.
“We’d like to thank passengers for their understanding while these upgrades are carried out, helping to improve the reliability and resilience of the railway for years to come.”
