Buses replace end of service trains between York and Newcastle on Friday 14 March 

Route(s) affected

Between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh / Aberdeen

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Darlington and Newcastle, closing all lines.

From 22:15 until the end of service, some services between London Kings Cross and Newcastle will run via a diversionary route between Northallerton and Newcastle, no longer calling at Darlington and Durham, with journey times extended by approximately 1 hour.

Other services will terminate and then restart either side of the blockade and services across the route will be amended to accommodate the engineering work.

Buses will replace trains between Leeds / York and Newcastle.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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.