A broken down train between Middlesborough and Sunderland / Darlington means that some lines are currently closed.

Trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes, revised or diverted.

Disruption is expected until 18:00.

Customer advice:

Alternative travel suggestions:

If you are at Newcastle requiring stations between Newcastle and Middlesbrough (via Hartlepool) you are advised to travel to Thornaby, and then board the next available service to Newcastle via Hartlepool from there.

Rail replacement transport has been confirmed to operate as follows:

• A rail replacement vehicle will depart Newcastle at 15:45, and will call all stations to Middlesbrough (operated by Jim Hughes)
• A rail replacement vehicle will depart Hartlepool at 16:10, and will call at all stations to Middlesbrough (operated by Jim Hughes)

Please note, journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when travelling using 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 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.