A broken down train between Newcastle and Sunderland means some lines are blocked. As a result, trains may be cancelled or delayed by up to 15 minutes. This is expected until 12:00.

Customer Advice:

Network Rail engineers are on site.

Services from Newcastle heading towards Middlesbrough via Hartlepool will be diverted via the East Coast Main Line.

Services heading towards Sunderland from Middlesbrough may be cancelled/delayed at short notice.

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

Journey times will be extended by 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.

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.