Updated at: 13-Nov-2025 11:51:02: AM
Operator: CrossCountry
Routes affected:
Between Dunbar and Berwick-upon-Tweed
Twitter Hashtag: Dunbar
Description of Incident
A speed restriction is in place due to heavy rain between Dunbar and Reston which means that trains have to run at a reduced speed on all lines. As a result, trains running between Dunbar and Berwick-upon-Tweed may be delayed by up to 20 minutes.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Additional information:
Due to forecast heavy rain, Network Rail have issued a blanket 40 mph speed restriction between the Dunglass Viaduct (south of Dunbar station) to Reston Station, approximately a 10 mile section. This will be in place until 08:00 on Friday 14 November.
LNER customer advice:
You can use your ticket on the next available service at no extra cost if you miss your connecting service.
Lumo and TransPennine Express customer advice:
You should continue to travel as planned, however, your journey may be delayed.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
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This page created on: 13-Nov-2025 09:39:07: AM