A fault on a train in the Haydon Bridge area means that some lines are blocked.

As a result, trains running between Carlisle and Hexham may be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 11:00.

Customer Advice:

Northern Maintenance team are still in the process of fault finding with the driver.

Effect on service:

Carlisle to Newcastle service can only operate between Hexham and Newcastle.

Newcastle to Carlisle services can run at present, but disruption is expected due to trains being unable to arrive from Carlisle for return journeys.

Alternative travel suggestions:

The route between Hexham and Newcastle can currently run as booked in both directions.

Rail Replacement:

To assist you in completing your journey, road transport has been requested. Any recruited vehicles will be advertised accordingly.

Journey times will be extended by around 60 minutes whilst travelling by rail replacement transport.

Please see station information posters for the bus pick up points.

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.