Railway lines back running after person hit by train

All the lines are open again after distruption on the railway when a person was hit by a train between Durham and Newcastle.

The incident happened after 11.30am this morning and all the lines were blocked.

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Railway delays between Durham and Newcastle.

London North Eastern Railway, said: "Following this incident between Durham and Newcastle, all lines have now been reopened but services may still be subject to residual delays.

"We are sorry for the inconvenience this has caused to your journey today."

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