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Broken Rail Between Newark and Retford Forces LNER to Suspend King’s Cross Services and Tell Customers Not to Travel

Tickets dated today remain valid tomorrow with cross-operator acceptance in place.

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.