Sheep on the line cause train hold-ups in the North East

Passengers are being warned of train hold-ups due to sheep on the line in the North East.

Rail operator LNER said trains on the East Coast Mainline, which connects the North East to London, Edinburgh, York and other key destinations, are having to run at reduced speed on all lines due to sheep on the railway.

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An LNER train

The animals have accessed the line between Alnmouth and Berwick.

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