Travel chaos erupts with trains cancelled as emergency services scrambled
Services at Newcastle Central Station are being hugely disrupted today after a person died following an incident on the railway tracks near the busy station, British Transport Police have confirmed.
TL;DR
- A person died on the railway tracks near Newcastle Central Station.
- British Transport Police and emergency services, including ambulance crews and HART teams, responded to the incident.
- Services operated by Northern, LNER, CrossCountry, Lumo, and TransPennine Express are affected.
- Lines were closed, causing cancellations, delays, and revised train services.
- Disruption was expected to last until 2 PM.
- Passengers were advised to check their journeys and allow additional time.
- Affected passengers could use their tickets on alternative services for specific routes.