A broken down train between Newcastle and Carlisle means some lines are blocked. As a result, trains may be cancelled or delayed by up to 45 minutes. This is expected until 12:30.

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.