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The 23:20 Leeds to Knottingley service will not run from Monday 28 to Wednesday 30 December 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 28 December 2026 to Wednesday 30 December 2026

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Train operators affected

  • Northern

Route(s) affected

Northern between Leeds and Knottingley

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Leeds and Woodlesford, closing all lines on Monday to Wednesday evenings.

As a result, the 23:20 Leeds to Knottingley service will not run, and will be replaced by two buses:

  • One bus will run from Leeds to Knottingley, calling at Woodlesford, Castleford, Glasshoughton and Pontefract Monkhill

  • One bus will run from Wakefield Kirkgate to Knottingley, calling at Streethouse, Featherstone, Pontefract Tanshelf and Pontefract Monkhill

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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