A broken down freight train between Newcastle and Durham means some lines are currently blocked between these stations. As a result, trains may be delayed by up to 40 minutes.
We expect this to continue until 19:30.
Additional information:
A rescue train is in the process of being despatched to assist the broken down freight train.
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You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner
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Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.