Carlisle to Hexham rail line blocked as vehicle collides with level crossing

Northern Rail issued a statement detailing the incident. Credit: Northern

A vehicle has collided with level crossing barriers between Carlisle and Hexham causing severe disruption to rail services.

Northern Rail issued a statement detailing the incident which has left services to be delayed or cancelled.

For more information passengers are asked to visit northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from or tweet @northernassist.

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