Modernisation List

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Sunday 12 July 2026 No trains between Brockley Whins and South Hylton

On Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July, no trains will run between Brockley Whins and South Hylton in both directions all day, to allow for Network Rail improvement work. 

Trains will be running elsewhere on the system but may not be running to the usual timetable.  Revised train timetables can be viewed here.

Replacement bus service
A replacement bus service number 901 will be running between Brockley Whins and South Hylton in both directions.  

Your journey will take longer so please leave extra time for travelling.  

For the latest service updates check here or view the Pop App (available on Google Play and the App Store)

Line Closure
Documents attached
Sunday 5 July 2026 No trains between Brockley Whins and South Hylton

On Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July, no trains will run between Brockley Whins and South Hylton in both directions all day, to allow for Network Rail improvement work. 

Trains will be running elsewhere on the system but may not be running to the usual timetable.  Revised train timetables can be viewed here.

Replacement bus service
A replacement bus service number 901 will be running between Brockley Whins and South Hylton in both directions.  

Your journey will take longer so please leave extra time for travelling.  

For the latest service updates check here or view the Pop App (available on Google Play and the App Store)

Line Closure
Documents attached
Sunday 28 June 2026 No trains between Brockley Whins and South Hylton

No trains between Brockley Whins and South Hylton all day on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June 2026

On Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June, no trains will run between Brockley Whins and South Hylton in both directions all day, to allow for Network Rail improvement work. 

Trains will be running elsewhere on the system but may not be running to the usual timetable.  Revised train timetables can be viewed here.

Replacement bus service
A replacement bus service number 901 will be running between Brockley Whins and South Hylton in both directions.  

Your journey will take longer so please leave extra time for travelling.  

For the latest service updates check here or view the Pop App (available on Google Play and the App Store)

Line Closure
Documents attached
Stadium of Light platform 2 access changes

Stadium of Light temporary station access changes, to allow for resurfacing work.

On Wednesday 17 June between 7.30am and midday the staircase to platform 2 will be out of use.  Please use the ramp.

Your journey may take longer during the access changes, so please leave extra travelling time.

Thank you for your understanding.

Other work 
Stadium of Light platform 1 access changes

Stadium of Light temporary station access changes, to allow for resurfacing work.

On Tuesday 16 June between 7.30am and 11.00am the staircase to platform 1 will be out of use. Please use the ramp access instead.

Between 11.00am and 4.00pm the ramp to platform 1 will be out of use.  

If you require step free access and wish to travel from Stadium of Light platform 1, please travel from platform 2 to Seaburn, change platform and continue your journey. If you would like to leave the train at Stadium of Light platform 1 and require step free access, stay on the train until St Peter's or Sunderland, change platform and return to Stadium of Light platform 2.  

If using an alternative station for step free access is not suitable for you, please contact us on a station Help Point or call us before travelling on 0191 202 0747 (line open Monday - Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm).

Your journey may take longer during the access changes, so please leave extra travelling time.

Thank you for your understanding.

Other work 
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