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NRE_XC

  1. Trains are now running normally between Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International #fb
  2. Delays of up to 20 minutes between Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International because of a broken down train #fb
  3. Afternoon! There are currently no route problems reported and most trains are running on time. Check your journey at ow.ly/bgPHV
  4. CLEARED: Delays between Leicester and Peterborough. Trains are now running normally between Leicester and Peterborough ... #fb
  5. Travelling during the #Olympic games? Get around more easily by planning ahead. Check ow.ly/bbOif or follow @GAOTG #fb
  6. NEW: Delays between Leicester and Peterborough until further notice. Electrical supply problems are causing ... goo.gl/294Sh #fb
  7. A normal service is running this morning and there has been no reported line problems #fb
  8. CLEARED: Delays between York and Doncaster. Trains are now running normally between York and Doncaster following a broken down ... #fb
  9. The broken down train near #York has been moved and trains able to run normally through the area. Delays up to 40 mins until 19:45 #fb
  10. CLEARED: Delays between Reading and Didcot Parkway. Trains are now running normally between Reading and Didcot Parkway ... #fb
  11. An assisting train is on site to get the broken down train and trapped services on the move shortly between #York and Doncaster #fb
  12. NEW: Delays between York and Doncaster until further notice. A broken down train is causing disruption near ... goo.gl/bxDTh #fb
  13. NEW: Delays between Reading and Didcot Parkway until further notice. A broken down train is causing ... goo.gl/95ZXQ #fb
  14. Good afternoon, there are currently no line problems to report, check your journey before travel: ow.ly/9ktNU
  15. CLEARED: Delays between York and Newcastle. Trains are now running normally between York and Newcastle following a problem near ... #fb
  16. #Darlington Delays of 30 minutes can be expected until 12:45 #fb
  17. NEW: Delays between York and Newcastle until further notice. A trespass incident is causing disruption at ... goo.gl/0kO8s #fb
  18. Trains through Darlington are being delayed by up to 20 minutes because of a trespass incident #fb
  19. Not long now until the #Jubilee #Holiday weekend! Don't forget to check your train times at nationalrail.co.uk
  20. Good morning all, there are currently no line problems being reported. Most trains running on time. Check your train: ow.ly/bezUa