A person has been hit by a train between Newcastle and Darlington. 

Emergency services were called to the trainline before 12.40pm on Tuesday following the incident, which has since sparked delays across the region. 

All lines between Newcastle and Darlington stations are closed while 999 crews carry out their work, with LNER, Cross Country, Lumo, and TransPennine Express routes all being affected. 

Disruption is expected along the line until 4:30pm, according to National Rail. 

It is understood Ricknall lane in Newton Aycliffe, where the line runs under the road, has been closed for some time.

It said: "A person has been hit by a train between Newcastle and Darlington. Whilst the emergency services carry out their work, all lines between these stations are closed.

"Trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised."

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The exact routes affected are as follows: 

  • CrossCountry between Aberdeen and Plymouth / Penzance, and between Edinburgh and Plymouth / Penzace, and between Newcastle and Reading
  • LNER between Inverness / Aberdeen / Edinburgh and London Kings Cross
  • Lumo between Edinburgh and London Kings Cross
  • TransPennine Express between Newcastle and Liverpool Lime Street

If you’ve been affected by this story or you're in need of help, there is always someone to talk to. You can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 from any phone for a confidential chat.