Buses replace morning trains between Newcastle / Sunderland and Hartlepool on Sunday 21 May 

Route(s) affected

Grand Central between Sunderland and London Kings Cross

Northern between Carlisle / Newcastle and Middlesbrough / Nunthorpe / Whitby

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Sunderland and Hartlepool, closing all lines on Sunday morning.

Grand Central:

The 09:23 and 10:28 Sunderland to London Kings Cross services will be amended to start at Hartlepool instead of Sunderland. Replacement buses will run between Sunderland and Hartlepool.

Northern:

Before 11:15, replacement buses will run between Newcastle and Hartlepool.

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 this page.

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.