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Man dies after being hit by a train in County Durham

British Transport Police and emergency services were called to Croxdale Viaduct, Sunderland Bridge at around 5.45am on September 3rd, following a report of a person struck by a train. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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TRAVEL: Long delays between Newcastle and Darlington

There are currently delays of up to one hour on CrossCountry, First Transpennine Express, Northern Rail and Virgin Trains East Coast between Newcastle and Darlington due to emergency services dealing with an incident at Durham.

Routes affected:

  • CrossCountry between Newcastle and Plymouth / Southampton Central
  • First TransPennine Express between Newcastle and Liverpool Lime Street
  • Northern Rail between Newcastle and Saltburn
  • Virgin Trains East Coast between Edinburgh and London Kings Cross

To check your journey, please use the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

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