Thunder storms cause disruption across the region
Thunder and lightning kept many people awake overnight. There are travel and power problems today.
Thunder and lightning kept many people awake overnight. There are travel and power problems today.
There are delays on First Transpennine Express between Newcastle and Durham due to lightning damage to the signalling. Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed.
Also, there are delays of up to 15 minutes on CrossCountry between Newcastle and Durham. Services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed.
Virgin Trains East Coast have also been affected.
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