January 12, 2018 8.35 am This story is over 74 months old

Major disruption after fire closes Nottingham railway station

Many local routes affected.

Fire crews are battling a large blaze at Nottingham railway station which is affecting trains across the regional network.

The station was evacuated after the fire started at around 6.30am on Friday, January 12.

Large flames were seen and smoke filled the foyer of the building.

https://twitter.com/nottsfire/status/951740867978678272

All trains have been stopped from entering and leaving the platforms. Commuters are being asked not to travel to the station.

Disruption is expected to continue for much of the day.

Trains are affected on the following routes:

  • Nottingham/London St Pancras Matlock/Nottingham/Newark
  • Nottingham/Mansfield/Worksop
  • Leicester/Lincoln/Grimbsy
  • Nottingham/Grantham/Skegness
  • Liverpool/Nottingham/Norwich

Passengers can see live updates from East Midlands Trains here.