For the next month, train services between Newark and Nottingham will be subject to disruption due to engineering work at Rolleston in Nottinghamshire, including the use of buses to replace trains this Sunday, 12th February.

Between 9pm tomorrow, Saturday 11th and 7am on Friday, 17th February, engineers will be working to remove and replace the rails, ballast, and sleepers through Platform 1 at Rolleston station and the nearby level crossing. This will be followed by renewal of the level crossing surface, but that work will take place on Saturday nights only until Saturday, 11th March, with the work being completed by Sunday, 12th March.

The work will also require closure of the level crossing to road traffic between 9pm tomorrow, Saturday 11th and 7am on Friday, 17th February and overnight on Saturdays until 12th March. During that time, road traffic will be diverted over Fiskerton level crossing which will add around five minutes to journey times. Anyone intending to drive through Rolleston during the periods of work should plan their route in advance and check the one.network map for details about the diversions.

Whilst the level crossing is closed, a temporary walkway will be in place during the week from 5am until 11pm, and staff will be on site to escort people across safely. Brettles footpath crossing will remain open throughout the work for pedestrians.

On Sunday, 12th February, buses will replace trains between Newark and Nottingham, and anyone wishing to travel that day should check with National Rail at https://www.nationalrail.co.uk or with East Midlands Railway at https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk before travelling.

Anybody who intends to travel to Southwell races this Sunday, 12 February, may use the rail-replacement bus service but should alight at Fiskerton station where a minibus will be available to connect with the racecourse.

Gary Walsh, East Midlands Route Director for Network Rail said: “We’re sorry for the impact our work will have on people travelling through Rolleston. We’ve worked with Nottinghamshire Country Council to put diversions in place so that people can still get to where they need to be, but journeys are likely to take longer so please plan ahead.

“Upgrading the tracks through the station and the level crossing will ultimately improve reliability for both train passengers and drivers in the village.”

Neil Grabham, Customer Services Director for EMR said: “We are asking any customers travelling between Nottingham and Newark Castle on Sunday 12 February to allow extra time to complete their journeys as a rail replacement bus will be in place throughout the day.

“We would like to thank our customers for their patience whilst Network Rail improve the track around Rolleston.”