** The lines have now reopened **
There’s major disruption on the railways this evening (Wednesday).
LNER reports that all lines are blocked between York and Darlington due to a person being hit by a train.
The incident is at Northallerton.
Where to get help
When life is difficult, Samaritans are available – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123. And the following organisations also offer advice and help
Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provide a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.
Phone: 116 123
Visit the Samaritans website
SOS Silence of Suicide provides a listening service For children and adults who need emotional support, understanding, compassion & kindness.
Phone: 0300 102 0505
Visit the SOS Silence of Suicide website
Shout is a 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone struggling to cope and in need of immediate help.
Text SHOUT to 85258
Visit the Shout website here
HOPELineUK offer support, practical advice and information to young people considering suicide and can also offer help and advice if you’re concerned about someone you know.
Phone: 0800 068 41 41
Visit the Papyrus website
CALM, the campaign against living miserably is a suicide prevention charity that offers free, anonymous and confidential support via their helpline and webchat for anyone who is in crisis.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily 5pm-midnight)
Visit the CALM website
Lifeline provides support to people suffering distress or despair in Northern Ireland, regardless of age or district.
Phone: 0808 808 8000 (24 hours a day)
Visit the Lifeline website
Community Advice & Listening Line offers emotional support and information on mental health and related matters to people in Wales.
Phone: 0800 132 737 (24/7) or text “help” to 81066
Visit the Community Advice & Listening Line website
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide exists to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend.
Phone: 0300 111 5065 (9am to 9pm daily)Visit the Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide website
The train company said: “We are experiencing major disruption between York and Darlington due to a person being hit by a train.
“Services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed, and disruption is expected until the end of the day.”
If you are mid journey, LNER says the on-board train manager will keep you updated with information about the incident and the impact on your journey.
It adds: “If you are currently waiting at a station, please listen out for station announcements or speak to a member of station staff.
“If you are unable to complete your journey today and require hotel accommodation, please speak to a member of station staff.”
More information and updates are available on the LNER website here.
Or you can go to National Rail here.
