Buses replace trains between Newcastle and Middlesbrough on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 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 Seaton Carew, closing all lines.

Grand Central:

It is not yet confirmed how Grand Central will be affected by this engineering work.

Northern:

Buses will replace trains between Newcastle and Middlesbrough.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with Northern, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

If you are travelling with Grand Central, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

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.