Delays to rail services between Chesterfield and Sheffield after signalling fault

Rail passengers are warned to expect delays when travelling between Chesterfield and Sheffield due to an earlier fault with the signalling system.

By Alana Roberts

Published 12th Apr 2021, 09:02 BST

Updated 12th Apr 2021, 09:12 BST

Northern Rail said the line has now reopened, however delays of up to 15 minutes are expected until 10am.

Trains were unable to serve Dronfield earlier this morning due to the fault with a rail replacement bus put into operation to ferry customers between Sheffield and Dronfield, and Dronfield and Chesterfield

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CrossCountry trains were also affected but no update has been given by the rail operator.

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