Latest updates: East Midlands Livepublished at 08:05 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2019
The latest news, sport, travel and weather for the East Midlands.
Read MoreSummary
Power failure halts all trains in East Midlands
Disruption to services expected until 19:00
Snow and ice closes Derbyshire roads
Man phoned 999 to moan about taxi driver
Knife amnesties get under way
Rescued Nottinghamshire climber dies in hospital
Updates for Monday 11 March 2019
Latest updates: East Midlands Livepublished at 08:05 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2019
Power failure causing severe rail delayspublished at 20:36 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2019
Power has been restored at the control centre in Derby but delays of up to an hour are expected.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 19:38 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineTrain services are starting to return to normal and that's all from us today.
We will be back from 08:00 tomorrow with all the latest news, travel, sport and weather from across the East Midlands.
Passengers 'a bit miffed' by lengthy train delayspublished at 19:21 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2019
Samantha Fisher
BBC News OnlineDeborah Perkins, of Arnold in Nottinghamshire, caught the 16:34 train from London to Nottingham and was delayed for more than an hour.
It's after a power cut temporarily stopped all services across the region.
Image source, PAShe said the service didn't move for about an hour, shortly after leaving the capital but that passengers "seemed fine".
“Generally I think people were a bit miffed but we were offered water and biscuits. There is no rioting! It’s generally quite calm.
She said it was “a bit of a nightmare because I will be back an hour later” but it gave her a chance to get more work done.
Train ticket 'restrictions lifted'published at 19:17 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineRestrictions on booked train tickets affected by tonight's disruption have been lifted and will be available on alternative services, extending into tomorrow.
National Rail said in the statement: "If you have a ticket dated for travel today (11 March) and decide not to travel you may use your ticket to travel tomorrow instead."
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End of twitter postRail delays: 'Nothing wrong with steam or diesel'published at 19:17 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2019
FacebookYou've been sharing your experiences of delayed trains on our Facebook page after a power cut temporarily stopped all trains in the region.
Wayne Trowsdale wrote: "Same problem. Was stood at chesterfield waiting to get home, 40 minutes late by the time I got on the first train passing through Derby. ‘‘Twas cold too!"
Brian Dominic pointed out that "the government cancelled the electrification" of the Midland Mainline.
While Karen Hackett said "there's nowt wrong wi steam or diesel".
Image source, PAReplacement buses available due to cancellationspublished at 18:57 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineEast Midlands Trains have organised replacement bus services due to disruption caused by this evening's power failure.
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End of twitter post'Horrific' gunpoint rapist jailedpublished at 18:50 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2019
Glen Roe pointed the gun at his victim and said "I'm gonna kill her, there's nothing else to do".
Read MoreTrain company praised for power failure responsepublished at 18:43 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineIn the midst of the delays this evening, East Midlands Trains have been praised for their response during the disruption.
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End of twitter postDelays 'get passengers talking to each other'published at 18:42 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2019
Caroline Lowbridge
BBC News OnlineDespite the disruption on East Midlands trains, Nottingham railway station seemed very calm this evening.
Travel weary passengers said delays were a common feature but remained generally upbeat.
One man joked to me that it can be a good thing.
“It’s good because people start talking to each other when the trains are delayed. We’ve been waiting about 20 minutes. It’s normal," he said.
Image source, GoogleAll power restored after failurepublished at 18:34 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlinePower has been fully restored following a failure affecting trains in the East Midlands this evening.
A spokesman for East Midlands Trains said: "All power has now been restored but we expect delays to continue for the rest of the evening."
Image source, PARam-raiders steal clothes worth thousandspublished at 18:32 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2019
Police are searching for a 4x4 vehicle used to reverse through Leicester's Flannels outlet.
Read MoreTrains delayed for up to an hourpublished at 18:27 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineEast Midlands Trains are expecting delays of up to an hour and cancellations throughout the night following a power failure this evening.
In a statement, the company said: "Cancellations are expected until our normal service resumes."
Image source, PAPassengers stuck at Leicester stationpublished at 18:12 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlinePeople are also stuck waiting on the platform at Leicester station following the power failure this evening.
Commuters wait at Nottingham stationpublished at 18:09 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineThis is Nottingham railway station where there are delays because of a power failure.
Train delays likely 'for some time'published at 18:02 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineA power supply failure at Derby is causing problems on the rails in the East Midlands and while lines have reopened, delays are still expected for a while.
An East Midlands Trains spokesman said: "Power has now been restored to some parts of our network however delays are likely to continue for some time while Network Rail work to restore the full power supply.
"Passengers are advised to check before they travel and, if possible, leave extra time for their journey. We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused."
Image source, GoogleAlternative train routes announcedpublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2019
East Midlands Trains has said alternative routes are available between London and Leicester and Nottingham.
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End of twitter postLines reopen but delays still expectedpublished at 17:56 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2019
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End of twitter postQueues at Leicester railway stationpublished at 17:52 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineCrowds are building inside Leicester train station this evening after train services were halted due to a signalling failure.
Companies working to get East Midlands trains runningpublished at 17:46 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineEast Midlands Trains and Network Rail have said they are working to get their systems back online following a power failure this evening.
In a statement, EMT said: "The power has been restored however several critical Network Rail and East Midlands Trains IT systems are still not working.
"Both companies are in the process of getting systems back online."
Network Rail are currently in the process of restoring the signalling and will give trains permission to run again one by one.
The disruption is affecting all East Midlands Trains routes across the region and Crosscountry trains travelling through Derby.
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