Incident resolved: disruption between Middlesbrough and Redcar Central / Saltburn expected until 12:00 

Route(s) affected

Northern between Bishop Auckland / Darlington and Saltburn

TransPennine Express between Manchester Airport and Redcar Central

Description

Following an earlier fault with barriers at a level crossing in the Redcar Central area, all lines have now reopened.

Whilst services recover, trains running between Middlesbrough and Redcar Central / Saltburn may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until approximately 12:00.

Northern customer advice:

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are now able to run between Redcar Central and Saltburn (in both directions). However, whilst the service recovers, trains between Bishop Auckland / Darlington and Saltburn may still be delayed or revised.

What should I do?

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.

Road transport:

Road transport has been arranged, calling at all intermediate stations, to run as follows:

• 10:15 Middlesbrough to Saltburn - Two 16-seater minibuses operated by E-Travel

• 11:15 Saltburn to Middlesbrough - Two 16-seater minibuses operated by E-Travel

• 11:15 Middlesbrough to Saltburn - Full size coach operated by Jim Hughes Coaches

Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.

Journey times may be extended whilst travelling by road transport.

TransPennine customer advice:

You should continue to travel as planned, however, your journey may be delayed. We are sorry for the delay to your journey today.

You can use your tickets at no extra cost on the following services:

• Northern services between Middlesbrough and Redcar Central / Saltburn in both directions. Please note these services are also affected by this disruption

Please note that other train operators may also be experiencing disruption today.

Please allow extra time for your journey and check before you travel.

Additional information:

Network Rail 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.