Network Rail is urging passengers to plan ahead as Network Rail carries out improvements in the East Midlands.
On Saturday 28th April and Sunday 29th April, Network Rail engineers will be carrying out work along the Midland Mainline, causing significant to train services in the area
The upgrades ongoing include the track to increase the lineside through Market Harborough. Preparation work will also be taking place for the installation of the fourth track between Bedford and Kettering to increase capacity.
Additionally, Ford End Road bridge in Bedford, Cottingham Road bridge in Corby and Bush bridge in Wellingborough reach milestones and are demolished and reconstructed in readiness for the electrification of the line.
All weekend, East Midlands Trains services will be replaced by buses between Luton and Leicester and Thameslink services will be replaced by buses between Luton and Bedford.
What did the officials say?
Rob McIntosh, Route Managing Director at Network Rail, said:
“Over the weekend of 28/89 April, Network Rail engineers will be doing a huge amount of work to the railway in the East Midlands.
“The work will see track improvements and three bridge demolitions as part of the Midland Main Line Upgrade, which will ensure we can continue to meet the needs of the communities and economies that our railway serves.
“Due to the nature of the work, there are significant changes to train services and passengers are advised to check before they travel via National Rail Enquiries and allow additional time for their journeys. We'd like to apologise for any inconvenience this causes and thank rail travellers for their patience.”
Adam Piddington, Customer Experience Director for East Midlands Trains, added:
“This investment will provide better journeys in the near future but there is some short term disruption while the work is carried out.
“We will have staff on hand to help customers but I would also ask everyone to check the temporary timetable before they travel and, if possible, leave a little extra time for their journey.”
Stuart Cheshire, Passenger Services Director for Thameslink and Great Northern, said:
“Thameslink trains will be replaced by buses throughout this weekend and we urge passengers – especially those heading for the airport – to allow more time and to check before they travel at either www.thameslinkrailway.com or www.nationalrail.co.uk.”
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