The railway line between Newcastle and Edinburgh saw delays this morning (January 4) after a person was struck by a train.
The incident, which occurred on one of the UK’s key rail routes has left passengers facing delays and cancellations whilst prompting messages of support from rail operators.
A spokesperson for National Rail said: “Lines have now reopened following the earlier incident where a person was hit by a train between Newcastle and Edinburgh.
“As service returns to normal, trains running between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 10am.”
LNER said: “Due to emergency services dealing with an incident between Newcastle and Berwick Upon Tweed, train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause to your journey today.
“LNER works closely with The Samaritans and The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). If you or someone close to you has been affected by this incident or any other, there is always someone to talk to.”
Train operators have stepped in to assist passengers impacted by the disruption.
Replacement bus services are operating between Newcastle and Edinburgh, stopping at key stations including Berwick-upon-Tweed, Morpeth, and Dunbar.
In addition, rail operators such as CrossCountry, LNER, Lumo and TransPennine Express have made alternative arrangements.
Tickets are being accepted on other routes, including services operated by Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail.
Travelers are encouraged to check their journeys using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner and to allow extra time, as replacement services may be busier than usual.
If you’ve been affected by what happened on the network today, there is always someone to talk to. You can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 from any phone for a confidential chat.