Network Rail is to upgrade the track on the Peterborough to Nuneaton line throughout this month.

Engineers will be working between 13-14 July to install new track between Leicester and Peterborough, and on the weekends of 20-21 and 27-28 July between Leicester and Nuneaton.

The upgrades will mean that passengers can expect smoother journeys on a more reliable rail network as they travel through the Midlands.

As this vital engineering work is carried out, CrossCountry will be operating a revised train service with some rail replacement buses in place to keep passengers connected.

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Network Rail teams have been working their way along the route since April and have already replaced more the three miles of track between Stamford and Oakham.

Mark Budden, Network Rail’s route director in the East Midlands, said: "I know that engineering work like this can be disruptive to passengers’ journeys, but this work is needed and will improve the experience of passengers as they travel by train through the East Midlands.

"The work we will be carrying out will lead to smoother and more reliable journeys for our passengers.

"While our engineers are working, I would encourage all passengers to check their journey before travelling via National Rail Enquiries or their train operator."