Disruption at Hartlepool expected until 15:00 

Route(s) affected

Grand Central between Sunderland and London Kings Cross

Northern between Newcastle and Middlesbrough, and also between Hartlepool and Darlington

Description

A trespass incident at Hartlepool means that all lines are blocked. As a result, trains running to / from and through this station may be cancelled, delayed by up to 50 minutes, revised or diverted.

Disruption is expected until 15:00.

Northern customer advice:

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are unable to run between Newcastle - Middlesbrough (in both directions).

What should I do?

Trains from Newcastle towards Middlesbrough will divert via Darlington where possible and will call at Thornaby only.

Trains from Middlesbrough towards Newcastle will divert via Darlington where possible and will call at Thornaby only.

Northern train tickets will be accepted on Tyne & Wear Metro services between Newcastle - Sunderland, in both directions.

Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption – please check your whole journey before travelling.

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

Replacement transport:

Road transport will be operated by Northstar & E Travel as follows:

• From Newcastle - Middlesbrough, calling at all stops at 13:30

• From Middlebrough - Newcastle. calling at all stop at 13:30

Additional information:

Network Rail staff and British Transport Police officers are on site.

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.