Buses replace trains between Newcastle and Horden on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July 

Route(s) affected

All Grand Central services to / from Sunderland

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

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Sunderland and Seaham, closing all lines.

Grand Central:

Rail replacement bus services will operate between Sunderland and Seaham / Hartlepool.

Northern:

Buses will replace trains between Newcastle and Horden.

An amended train service will run between Carlisle and Newcastle, and between Seaham and Middlesbrough.

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.