A tree blocking the railway between Carlisle and Newcastle means some lines are blocked. Trains running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 14:00.

Customer advice

Network Rail engineers are on site now working to remove the tree.

Effect on service:

Carlisle towards Newcastle services are currently unable to run between Carlisle - Hexham.

Services from Newcastle towards Carlisle can run.

Alternative travel advice:

Road replacement buses will run as follows:

• 12:30 Prudhoe - Carlisle (E Travel mini buses)
• 12:55 Carlisle - Newcastle (Workington Heritage)

 

Journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by Rail Replacement transport.

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 information, please use this page.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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.