‘Only travel if necessary’: Warning to Peterborough train users ahead of substantial engineering works

Peterborough train users intending to head to London King’s Cross over the last weekend of November are being urged to only travel if their journey is absolutely necessary due to substantial engineering works.

Over the weekend of Saturday, November 28, and Sunday, November 29 there will be no direct LNER trains between London King’s Cross and Peterborough as part of digital signalling upgrades by Network Rail.

As a result, EMR services to and from London St Pancras are expected to be extremely busy.

EMR says that a queuing system will be in place at London St Pancras, adding that passengers may not be able to get a seat.

Direct services between Peterborough and London King’s Cross will resume as normal on Monday, November 30.

‘Allow extra time’ if travelling to London

Passengers travelling between Peterborough and London King’s Cross will need to get a replacement bus to Bedford to complete their journey by train.

EMR tickets will not be valid on LNER rail or coach replacement services.

Philippa Cresswell, Customer Experience Director at East Midlands Railway, said: “These upgrades are essential for improving the reliability of the railway, but they do mean services will feel different for customers travelling on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026.

“Our Intercity services are expected to be extremely busy over the weekend, and customers should only travel if it’s essential.

“They should also allow extra time for their journey, particularly at St Pancras International, where a queuing system will be in place. Customers should also consider making their journey on Friday or Monday, if possible.

“We also strongly encourage customers to check their journey before travelling. Customers who normally travel via LNER should continue to do so and follow any alternative travel advice provided, so we can keep everyone moving as smoothly as possible.”