Lines reopened: disruption between Newcastle and Morpeth expected until 09:30 

Route(s) affected

CrossCountry between Penzance Plymouth / Leeds and Edinburgh and also between Plymouth and Glasgow Central

LNER between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh / Aberdeen, and also between Doncaster and Edinburgh

Northern between Newcastle and Morpeth / Chathill

TransPennine Express between Newcastle and Edinburgh

Description

All lines have now reopened following animals on the railway between Newcastle and Morpeth. Trains running between these stations may continue to be delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 09:30.

TransPennine Express customer advice:

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following in both directions:

• Alternative TransPennine Express services between Newcastle and Edinburgh

• CrossCountry services between Leeds and Edinburgh

• LNER services between Newcastle and Edinburgh

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.