A simple trip from Skegness to Ilkeston turned into a battle to get home, showing the broken British railway system in all its embarrassing glory.
Stagecoach sidelined as new East Midlands operator Abellio promises better rail services
Later this year, East Midlands Trains is to become East Midlands Railway as operator Stagecoach gives way to Dutch outfit Abellio who promise to invest in services, introduce better trains and make all-round improvements at stations.
Electronic National Rail timetable shows planned Ilkeston stopping services
Ilkeston’s railway timetables and routes are available from Network Rail’s electronic National Rail Timetable (eNRT) which is a long-term plan covering the national rail network.