A train hitting an obstruction on the line between Darlington and Newcastle means the line towards the North is closed. As a result, trains may be cancelled or severely delayed by up to 80 minutes.

This is expected until the end of the day.

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.