Across the August Bank Holiday Weekend, services are set to be disrupted while the East Coast Digital Programme’s testing is carried out.

Some services south of Peterborough towards London will be affected, with replacement buses in place from 20:00 on 29th August and 08:00 on 31st August.

The digital signalling project was a £1.4 billion investment, which is in its final stages. It replaces traditional lineside signals with real-time information in the driver’s cab.

Further information on journeys can be found with operators or via National Rail.

“The work taking place involves the final preparations for us to begin a gradual introduction of digital in-cab signalling on the East Coast Main Line. The ability to control trains in this way will enable a more resilient and reliable railway that is fit for the future.

“We have carefully planned this work to avoid the busiest times of the August bank holiday weekend, and where possible passengers may be able to avoid this disruption by travelling before or after Sunday 30 August.

“We’re sorry to anyone whose journey is affected and grateful to passengers for their patience and understanding.”

Ricky Barsby, Network Rail head of access integration (ECDP)