Overview
- LNER reports a broken rail between Newark Northgate and Retford that is causing severe disruption across the East Coast Main Line.
- Services are delayed, diverted or cancelled, with departures from London King’s Cross suspended.
- One line is blocked toward Retford, delays of up to 90 minutes are reported, and Network Rail is working to repair the fault.
- Rail replacement road transport is operating between Peterborough, Newark Northgate, Retford and Doncaster, and some Leeds services are cancelled until about 3pm.
- Passengers can use listed operators at no extra cost and will receive updates and assistance from on-train and station staff, with refunds available if they defer travel.