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Buses replace trains to / from Bradford Forster Square on Sunday 2 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 02 August 2026 to Sunday 02 August 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

LNER between Bradford Forster Square and London Kings Cross

Northern between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley / Ilkley / Leeds / Skipton, and also between Leeds and Ilkley / Bradford Forster Square / Skipton

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley, closing all lines.

LNER:

It is not yet confirmed how LNER are affected by these works.

Northern:

Trains between Leeds and Skipton will call additionally at Kirkstall Forge and Apperley Bridge.

Trains between Leeds and Ilkley will run as normal.

Trains between Bradford Forster Square and Skipton will be diverted to run between Ilkley and Skipton to an amended timetable.

Trains between Leeds and Bradford Forster Square will not run.

Trains between Leeds / Bradford Forster Square and Ilkley will be diverted to run between Ilkley and Skipton to an amended timetable.

Buses will be provided between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley / Ilkley.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with Northern, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

If you are travelling with LNER, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

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 set-down 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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