Rail services in the North East are facing major disruption after a person was hit by a train this morning. LNER has warned of "short notice delays and cancellations" as a result of the incident.
Services suspended between York and Darlington
The incident means trains are unable to travel between York and Darlington. Disruption is expected to last for several hours.
LNER has not yet provided a timeline for when normal services are expected to resume.
Authorities contacted for comment
The British Transport Police, National Rail, Network Rail, and LNER have all been contacted for further comment on the incident.
Passengers are advised to check their journey before travelling, as delays and cancellations are likely to continue throughout the morning.
