Train cancellations lead to significant disruption for East Midlands Railway passengers in Chesterfield and Derbyshire amid heatwave

East Midlands Railway (EMR) are facing disruption on multiple routes due to hot weather today (Tuesday, May 26) – with trains being cancelled and others having their routes altered. Services calling at several stations across Derbyshire will be impacted, including Chesterfield, Derby, Alfreton, Long Eaton and Shirebrook.

The following trains have been cancelled:

London St Pancras (13.02) – Sheffield (15.04).

Sheffield (13.35) – London St Pancras (15.39).

Sheffield (14.00) – London St Pancras (16.09).

London St Pancras (14.32) – Sheffield (16.41).

Sheffield (15.00) – London St Pancras (17.09).

Sheffield (15.35) – London St Pancras (17.39).

Sheffield (17.00) – London St Pancras (19.11).

London St Pancras (17.02) – Sheffield (19.16).

Sheffield (19.00) – London St Pancras (21.08).

London St Pancras (19.32) – Sheffield (21.45).

London St Pancras (21.32) – Sheffield (23.41).

London St Pancras (22.32) – Sheffield (00.40).

Liverpool Lime Street (15.51) – Norwich (21.11).

Nottingham (14.25) – Worksop (15.33).

Nottingham (15.39) – Worksop (16.52).

The 14.51 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich train will not call at Liverpool South Parkway, Widnes, Warrington Central, Manchester Oxford Road, Manchester Piccadilly, Stockport, Sheffield, Dronfield, Chesterfield and Alfreton.

An EMR spokesperson said: “Due to disruption on various routes, we strongly advise you to arrive early where possible, stay hydrated, and keep updated with our latest information: http://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

“Our trains are likely to experience extended delays and alterations. Please check your journey before you travel here: nationalrail.co.uk

“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 is working tirelessly to arrange this as quickly as possible for you. We appreciate your patience whilst we do this.”

EMR have arranged for passengers to travel with the following train operators:

CrossCountryUK – from Derby to Tamworth, Leicester to Nuneaton, Derby to Sheffield, Derby to Nottingham

Northern – from Sheffield to Nottingham, Liverpool Lime Street to Sheffield, Sheffield to Doncaster

TransPennine Express – from Liverpool Lime Street to Sheffield, Sheffield to Doncaster

LNER - between Doncaster to London Kings Cross

Avanti West Coast - between Tamworth to London Euston

LNRailway - Tamworth to London Euston

All of these alternative route options are available in the opposite direction as well. Don’t worry about your ticket; other train operators know about the disruption to your journey, and your ticket can be used at no extra cost on their trains.