A broken down train between Newcastle and Hartlepool means some lines are currently closed. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 20:00.

Customer advice:

Services leaving Middlesbrough heading towards Newcastle via Hartlepool are NOT affected.

Customers can travel via Darlington on TransPennine Express services and connect with Northern services at Darlington heading towards stations to Hartlepool/Sunderland via Middlesbrough/Thornaby.

Ticket acceptance is in place with TransPennine Express

Ticket restrictions have been lifted during this disruption.

Road Transport details.

Road transport has been requested, we are awaiting an update and more information will follow once this has been confirmed.

Journey times will be extended by 1 hour whilst travelling by road 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.