Disruption between Middlesbrough / Eaglescliffe and Sunderland expected until 14:00 

Route(s) affected

Grand Central between London Kings Cross and Sunderland

Northern between Great Ayton / Nunthorpe and Newcastle, and also between Middlesbrough and Carlisle

Description

A landslip between Middlesbrough / Eaglescliffe and Sunderland means all lines are blocked. Trains running between these stations may be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 14:00.

Northern customer advice:

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are unable to run between Middlesbrough and Hartlepool in both directions.

Services on the following routes will be affected by this disruption:

• Middlesbrough - Newcastle via Sunderland

• Newcastle - Great Ayton via Sunderland

• Carlisle - Middlesbrough via Sunderland

What should I do?

You should continue your journey using the alternative suggestions below.

You can travel on the following train operators and routes at no extra cost:

• TransPennine Express services between Middlesbrough and Northallerton

• LNER services between Northallerton and Newcastle

• Tyne & Wear Metro services between Newcastle and Sunderland

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 booked to operate between Middlesbrough and Hartlepool. One full sized coach will be sent to both Hartlepool and Middlesbrough and they will arrive at approximately 14:00.

Additional information:

Network Rail staff are now on site and will carry out an investigation of the affected area.

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.