Buses replace morning trains between Newcastle / Sunderland and Hartlepool via Seaham on Sunday 11 May 

Route(s) affected

Grand Central between Sunderland and London Kings Cross

Northern between Newcastle and Nunthorpe / Whitby, and between Carlisle and Middlesbrough / Nunthorpe

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Newcastle and Seaham, closing all lines until 11:15.

Grand Central

The 09:24 and 10:28 Sunderland to London Kings Cross services will start from Hartlepool.

Rail replacement buses will operate between Sunderland and Hartlepool to help with your journey.

Northern

Until approximately 11:15 on Sunday, buses will replace trains between Newcastle and Hartlepool via Seaham.

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.