Planned work / notice
No trains to / from Sunderland before 11:15 on Sunday 8 November
From 8 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59
Source updated 18 Aug 2026, 07:01
Grand Central between Sunderland and London Kings Cross Northern between Newcastle and Middlesbrough
Notice details
Engineering work is taking place in the Sunderland area, closing all lines until 11:15. Grand Central: The 08:37 and 10:29 Sunderland to London Kings Cross will start from Hartlepool. Northern: Trains between Newcastle and Middlesbrough will run between Hartlepool and Middlesbrough. A replacement bus service will run between Newcastle and Hartlepool. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.
From 8 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 18 Aug 2026, 07:01
Operators: Grand Central, Northern
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