Due to a technical fault the lifts on the footbridge at Benton are out of service. We are working to fix the problem as quickly as possible and will update you further once the issue has been resolved.
Updated at 15:45, Wednesday, 19 June 2019
- Chichester platform 2 closure
Chichester platform 2 will be closed from 4 November until about August 2019, due to signalling constraints in place while building work on the new South Shields interchange takes place. During the closure, if you’d like to travel from Chichester towards Pelaw, board a train from platform 1, travel to South Shields and remain on the train. Anyone wishing to leave the train at Chichester after travelling from South Shields should stay on the train to Tyne Dock, change platforms and return to Chichester platform 1. For help planning your journey call 0191 20 20 747 (lines open Monday to Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm) or use the Live Travel Map.
- No trains South Gosforth - Four Lane Ends
On Saturday 29 June no trains will run between South Gosforth and Four Lane Ends while we renew overhead lines. During the work a replacement bus service, number 900 will be calling at or close to all stations in the affected area. Replacement bus stop locations and bus timetables are available below.
Your journey will take longer so please leave extra time for travel. For help planning your journey call 0191 20 20 747 (open Monday-Friday 8.00am-6.00pm) or use the Live Travel Map.
- No trains South Gosforth - Four Lane Ends
On Sunday 30 June no trains will run between South Gosforth and Four Lane Ends until about 6.00pm while we renew overhead lines. During the work a replacement bus service, number 900 will be calling at or close to all stations in the affected area. Replacement bus stop locations and bus timetables are available below.
Your journey will take longer so please leave extra time for travel. For help planning your journey call 0191 20 20 747 (open Monday-Friday 8.00am-6.00pm) or use the Live Travel Map.
- Major Line Closure Chichester - South Shields
From Monday 8 July to Saturday 3 August, no trains will run between Chichester and South Shields. This is to allow for telecoms, platform and signalling upgrades for the new South Shields interchange. Trains will run in the area from Sunday 4 August.
Getting to and from South Shields town centre will still be easy as a frequent replacement bus service, number 900, will run between the two stations. Tickets and passes will be valid on the bus and the driver will also sell tickets. Your journey will take longer so please leave additional time for your journey.
For help planning your journey call 0191 20 20 747 (open Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm) or use the Live Travel Map.
- No trains between Chichester and South Shields
- Replacement bus timetable Monday - Friday
- Replacement bus timetable Saturday
- Replacement bus timetable Sunday
- Replacement bus stop locations
- Major Line Closure flyer
No timetable changes