Buses replace trains to / from Whitby until approximately 18:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Newcastle / Middlesbrough and Whitby

Description

A failure of the electricity supply between Middlesbrough and Whitby means that all lines are blocked. As a result, trains are unable to run to / from Whitby and will be revised.

Disruption is expected until 18:00.

Customer advice:

Services between Middlesbrough and Whitby are being disrupted due to a failure of the electricity supply.

Network Rail staff are due on site.

How does this affect my journey

Train services are unable to run between Middlesbrough and Whitby.

What should I do?

Passengers at Grosmont, Sleights, Ruswarp can travel on the next North Yorkshire Moors Railway service toward Whitby.

For passengers at Whitby who require Ruswarp, Sleights and Grosmont can travel on the next available North Yorkshire Moors Railway service.

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

Replacement transport:

To assist passengers, the following rail replacement transport has been recruited:

• 15:10 departure from Middlesbrough, calling all stations to Whitby

• 16:00 departure from Whitby , calling all stations to Middlesbrough

Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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.