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Delays between Dunbar and Berwick-upon-Tweed expected until the end of the day 

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Incident reported: Thursday 13 November 2025 at 09:38

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Last updated

Thursday 13 November 2025 at 11:51

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Dunbar and Berwick-upon-Tweed

Description

A speed restriction is in place due to heavy rain between Dunbar and Reston which means that trains have to run at a reduced speed on all lines. As a result, trains running between Dunbar and Berwick-upon-Tweed may be delayed by up to 20 minutes.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Additional information:

Due to forecast heavy rain, Network Rail have issued a blanket 40 mph speed restriction between the Dunglass Viaduct (south of Dunbar station) to Reston Station, approximately a 10 mile section. This will be in place until 08:00 on Friday 14 November.

LNER customer advice:

You can use your ticket on the next available service at no extra cost if you miss your connecting service.

Lumo and TransPennine Express customer advice:

You should continue to travel as planned, however, your journey may be delayed.

Check before you travel:

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

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.