Lines have reopened following a fault with the signalling system in the York area.
As normal service resumes, trains between York and Middlesbrough / Darlington may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 40 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
LNER customer advice:
Due to the severity of today's disruption and the number of cancellations and delayed services across the route, LNER are advising customers not to travel. Tickets for travel on Monday 17 March will be valid for use Tuesday 18 March.
You may use your ticket at no extra cost on the following services:
- TransPennine Express between York / Newcastle & Edinburgh
- Northern between Newcastle, Morpeth, York & Leeds
- CrossCountry between York and Newcastle / Edinburgh
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
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.