Travel chaos for travellers trying to use Darlington station

Tom Burgess

28 June 2024 at 1:08 pm·1-min read

Darlington train station <i>(Image: Northern Echo)</i> — Darlington train station *(Image: Northern Echo)*

Travellers can expect a significant increase in journey time if they are trying to use Darlington Station this evening.

An earlier problem with the signalling system in Northallerton has caused a knock on delay affecting commuters trying to head home.

Services may be "delayed by up to 30 minutes, cancelled or revised".

One eyewitness described how the platform in Darlington seems busier and staff are on hand helping people find their way to the right platforms.

ℹ️#Northallerton - Trains are returning to normal following an earlier fault with the signalling system at Northallerton. Services running between York and Eaglescliffe / Darlington may still be delayed by up to 30 minutes, cancelled or revised

🕖Normal service is expected by…
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) June 28, 2024

A National Highways spokesperson said: "Trains are returning to normal following an earlier fault with the signalling system at Northallerton.

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"Services running between York and Eaglescliffe / Darlington may still be delayed by up to 30 minutes, cancelled or revised.

"Normal service is expected by 19:00."

Some travellers may be entitled to compensation from the delays and cancellations.

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