A fault on a train between Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed means that all lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 17:00.
TransPennine Express customer advice:
What's happened?
A Freight Train has an issue with a wagon curtain between Reston and Berwick-upon-Tweed making the train unsafe.
Network Rail staff are expected on-site shortly.
How does this affect my journey?
TransPennine Express services between Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed in both directions will be affected.
What should I do?
You should continue to travel as planned, however, your journey may be delayed by 120 minutes.
To help you complete your journey, you can use your tickets at no extra cost on the following services:
- CrossCountry services between Edinburgh and Berwick-Upon-Tweed in both directions
Please see station information posters for the location of rail replacement pick up points and be advised that journey times may be extended by 90 minutes whilst travelling by rail replacement transport.
Please be aware that the other operatorsâ services are also likely to be busy.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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.