A railway incident is causing major delays between Darlington and Newcastle, with services expected to be disrupted until 9am.
Darlington: There’s a bit of a mess on the trains this morning. An incident has caused major delays, and emergency services are on the scene. It’s a busy route, so you can imagine the chaos.
Trains might be cancelled or running late by about 30 minutes. National Rail is saying things should be back to normal by 9am, but who knows? It’s always a bit unpredictable.
Both Northern and London North Eastern Railway are trying to help passengers get where they need to go. They’re allowing folks to use other train services without extra charges for now.
Details about what exactly happened are still a bit fuzzy. LNER mentioned that all lines are blocked due to the incident, which isn’t great news for commuters.
They also warned that trains passing through these stations could face disruptions on all routes. So, if you’re planning to travel, keep that in mind.
For those using Cross Country services, you can hop on TransPennine Express trains without any extra fees. They’re covering routes until things get sorted out.
LNER has also provided some options for their customers, allowing travel on various other train companies. Just check their advice if you’re affected.
And if you’re with Northern, they’ve arranged road transport between Darlington and Newcastle. Just be prepared for longer journey times—up to an hour more!
Make sure to check the station info for bus pick-up points if you need to switch to road transport. Stay safe out there!
