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No trains to / from Sunderland before 11:15 on Sunday 8 November 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 08 November 2026 to Sunday 08 November 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Grand Central between Sunderland and London Kings Cross

Northern between Newcastle and Middlesbrough

Description

Engineering work is taking place in the Sunderland area, closing all lines until 11:15.

Grand Central:

The 08:37 and 10:29 Sunderland to London Kings Cross will start from Hartlepool.

Northern:

Trains between Newcastle and Middlesbrough will run between Hartlepool and Middlesbrough. A replacement bus service 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off 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.

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