Derbyshire rail passengers warned of disruption after vehicle collides with bridge – leaving trains unable to run along busy line
Derbyshire residents will face disruption on trains today after a vehicle collided with a bridge – leaving services unable to run along a busy railway line.
A vehicle has collided with a bridge near Ambergate, disrupting East Midlands Railway trains on their Matlock/Derby/Nottingham/Cleethorpes route
The rail line has been closed and Network Rail need to check the bridge for damage before it can be reopened, with EMR currently awaiting confirmation of their arrival in the area.
Trains are unable to run between Ambergate Junction and Matlock, in both directions, until the bridge has been examined. If you are travelling this afternoon, please use an online journey planner to help you get where you need to be. You can find an online journey planner here
You can find out how this disruption will affect the railway here.
EMR expect their advertised timetable to resume on the affected routes by 4.10pm. A spokesperson said: “We are currently looking at alternative arrangements to keep you on the move. Please remember that this can take time and be assured that our team are working tirelessly to arrange this as quickly as possible for you. We appreciate your patience whilst we do this.