Disruptions & planned work

Engineering work is taking place between South Bank and Longbeck, closing all lines. Northern: Trains will run between Bishop Auckland and Middlesbrough. A replacement bus service will run between Middlesbrough and Saltburn. TransPennine Express: Due to further engineering work in the York area , Transpennine Express trains will be replaced by buses between York and Saltburn. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 25 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 25 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 09:19

Operators: Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Leeds and York, closing some lines. The 05:54 Saltburn to Manchester Airport service will start from Middlesbrough at 06:19. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 2 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: TransPennine Express

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