Trains to restart between Doncaster and Scunthorpe tomorrow after landslide damage repaired

Passenger trains are set to open between Doncaster and Scunthorpe again more than a week after a landslide struck the line
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Network Rail said the route will be open again tomorrow after repair work was completed earlier than planned.

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Initially, the line was able to remain open to a reduced service with Network Rail teams on site monitoring the area. But as the trains had to travel at a significantly reduced speed, and not all services were able to run, Network Rail took the decision to close the railway for seven days to carry out repairs.

Repair work on the railway line between Doncaster and ScunthorpeRepair work on the railway line between Doncaster and Scunthorpe
Repair work on the railway line between Doncaster and Scunthorpe

The repair work saw steel piles installed to stabilise the embankment. This work was scheduled to take seven days, however good progress on site has meant that the repairs will complete earlier than planned. This means a full train service will be able to resume on Tuesday, 23 June.

During the closure, there has been a bus between Doncaster and Scunthorpe to keep those who must travel moving.

Passengers are reminded that they should continue to avoid public transport where possible. Those who do need to travel on public transport should wear face coverings to protect themselves and others, however, some passengers are exempt, including young children, people with hidden disabilities and those with breathing difficulties.

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Matt Rice, route director for Network Rail’s North and East Route, said: “Closing a portion of the railway is never an easy decision to make, which is why we are delighted that the line between Scunthorpe and Doncaster can reopen earlier than planned.”

Steve Hopkinson, regional director at Northern, said: “We are grateful to Network Rail for completing the repair work ahead of schedule and I’m sure our customers will be glad to get the service back to normal.

A spokesperson for TransPennine Express commented: “We’d like to thank our customers for their patience while the work has been carried out to repair the line between Doncaster and Scunthorpe.”