Network Rail confirm repair date for broken crossing at Melton Mowbray Railway Station

Network Rail have advised that a rail crossing which was damaged by the recent lightning strike at Melton railway station is planned to be fixed tomorrow (Wednesday).

Currently there's no step free access for wheelchairs or pushchairs to change platforms at Melton station after the magnetic lock failed resulting in the closure of the crossing.

Passengers have been requested to travel to Oakham or Leicester and swap platforms in order to carry on their journeys.

The crossing is expected to be replaced on Wednesday. Photo: NEMM

It was unclear when repair works were going to take place but it's now been confirmed they're due to start tomorrow (Wednesday).

A Network Rail spokesperson said: “The electromagnetic lock at the crossing failed following a recent lightning strike. Passengers have been advised to divert via Oakham or Leicester while replacement parts were sourced.

“Repairs are expected to be completed tomorrow (Wednesday 24 June). We’re sorry to anyone whose journey has been affected by the crossing being out of action.”