Overview
- A person was struck by a train between Hexham and Haydon Bridge and was pronounced dead at the scene on Monday morning.
- British Transport Police confirmed the incident is not being treated as suspicious and said it will prepare a file for the coroner.
- All lines were closed while emergency teams attended, causing cancellations and delays of up to 60 minutes on Northern services.
- Network Rail said it supported emergency services, reported normal service resumed at 09:10, and warned some services may still be altered while recovery continues.
- Operators lifted certain ticket restrictions to help passengers and advised travellers to check before they travel; Samaritans were signposted for anyone in distress.