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Buses replace trains between Darlington and Bishop Auckland until end of the day 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Monday 23 February 2026 at 20:15

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Last updated

Monday 23 February 2026 at 21:57

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Darlington and Bishop Auckland

Description

Theft of signalling cables between Darlington and Bishop Auckland means all lines are blocked. Train services running between these stations will be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

Network Rail staff are en route to the area to investigate the cause.

Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.

Replacement transport:

Rail replacement transport will run between Darlington and Bishop Auckland in both directions, as follows:

  • 21:35 from Darlington to Bishop Auckland, calling at all stations. Operated by NorthStar

  • 21:55 from Bishop Auckland to Darlington, calling at all stations. Operated by 626 Coaches

Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.

Journey times may be extended by up to 20 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

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.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.