East Coast Mainline upgrade work to affect weekend services

Engineers will replace old and worn out ballast and sleepers; remove abandoned switches that move trains from one track to another; replace the existing track layout and improve a section of track which currently has poor drainage. This will increase the reliability of the track, and create a smoother journey.

On Saturday a replacement bus will run between Peterborough, Grantham and Newark Northgate. Elsewhere on the line, there will be a reduced service with diversions in operation and journeys are likely to take longer than usual.

Rob McIntosh, Network Rail Route Managing Director said: “Whilst the benefits of the work are not always obvious, this kind of engineering is a vital part of keeping the railways running safely and efficiently.

“We would urge passengers to plan ahead.”