Damage to the overhead electric wires between Sunderland and Newcastle means all lines are blocked. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed or diverted.
This is expected until 12:15.
Customer Advice
Train services are unable to run between Sunderland and Newcastle via Heworth (in both directions).
Services from Sunderland towards Newcastle will divert and not call at Heworth.
Services can now run in one direction from Newcastle towards Middlesbrough.
Passengers wanting to travel to Heworth from Sunderland should travel into Newcastle and back out towards Middlesbrough.
Services that run via the East Coast Mainline (Darlington) are not affected.
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.