No trains between Hexham and Carlisle until approximately 10:30  

Route(s) affected

Trains between Nunthorpe / Middlesbrough / Newcastle and Carlisle

Description

The emergency services dealing with an incident between Hexham and Carlisle means all lines are currently closed. As a result, trains will be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 10:30.

Additional information:

Network Rail staff and emergency services are on site.

Customer advice:

You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.

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:

Road transport has been confirmed to run as follows:

At 08:50 from Hexham to Carlisle, calling at Haydon Bridge, Bardon Mill, Haltwhistle, Brampton and Wetheral - operated by Northstar.

Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail 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 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.

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.