Services on the East Coast Main Line were severely disrupted on Monday 11 August 2025 after urgent inspections revealed damage to a railway bridge south of Chester-le-Street in County Durham. LNER issued a 'do not travel' warning for passengers travelling to Edinburgh, following the discovery overnight of structural faults.
Single-line working is in place under strict speed restrictions. Rail-replacement coaches are operating where possible, with ticket extensions, mutual acceptance and refund options available.
