Network Rail is reminding passengers that no trains will run in or out of London King's Cross for two weekends, as major work continues as part of the East Coast Upgrade.
There are also four further weekends when there will be a reduced service.
Good progress was made last weekend when a reduced service was in place. During this time, engineers moved cables, carried out work to the track and improved the drainage system.
Passengers are urged not to travel to and from London on the East Coast Main Line on Saturday, 25 and Sunday, 26 January and Saturday, 29 February and Sunday, 1 March as no trains will run into King's Cross.
Over these weekends, Network Rail engineers will continue to relocate sections of the signalling system from King's Cross to a state-of-the-art centre in York.
A reduced service will be in place on the following four weekends:
- Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 January
- Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 January
- Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 February
- Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 February
What did the officials say?
Ed Akers, Principal Programme Sponsor for Network Rail, said:
“This work will bring improvements for the millions of passengers who use the East Coast Main Line each year, including improved connections, faster journeys, more choice and more seats.
“We apologise in advance for the disruption to services and the impact this will have on passengers whilst the essential work is carried out. We try to avoid disruption where possible, but unfortunately it is inevitable on an upgrade of this scale.
“We have given passengers as much notice as possible by announcing these dates back in October. We urge people to check before they travel and allow plenty of time.”
A spokesperson on behalf of train operators along the route, said:
“This is really important work that Network Rail is doing to meet the needs of passengers for years to come.
“Passengers should avoid travelling to London on the East Coast Main Line over the two weekends when there will be no services calling at King's Cross station.
“We are working hard to keep passengers moving and would strongly advise people to check before they travel.”
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