Lines reopened: disruption between Middlesbrough and Thornaby expected until 14:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 13:00
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Last updated
Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 13:44
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Northern between Carlisle and Middlesbrough, and between Newcastle and Nunthorpe and also between Darlington / Bishop Auckland and Saltburn
TransPennine Express between Manchester Airport and Redcar Central
Description
Following a trespass incident between Middlesbrough and Thornaby all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 14:30.
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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.
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