Until 11:15: Buses replace trains between Newcastle and Sunderland on Sunday 17 November 

Route(s) affected

Grand Central between Sunderland and London Kings Cross

Northern between Carlisle and Nunthorpe

Description

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

Grand Central:

The 09:24 and 10:28 Sunderland to London Kings Cross trains are retimed to start from Hartlepool. A rail replacement bus service will operate between Sunderland and London Kings Cross.

Northern:

Buses will replace trains 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 information, please use our travel information pages.

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

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