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Buses replace trains between Leeds and York / Selby on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August  

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 15 August 2026 to Sunday 16 August 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

CrossCountry between Plymouth and Edinburgh and also between reading and Newcastle

Northern between Blackpool North / Leeds and York and also between Halifax and Hull

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Leeds and Micklefield, closing all lines.

CrossCountry:

Trains between Plymouth and Edinburgh services will not call at Wakefield Westgate and Leeds, but will call additionally at Doncaster.

Trains between Reading and Newcastle services will operate between Reading and Leeds via Wakefield Westgate and will not call at Doncaster.

Connecting rail services will run between Leeds and York.

Northern:

Services between Blackpool North and York will run between Blackpool North and Leeds only.

Services between Halifax and Hull will run between Halifax and Leeds only.

Services between Leeds and York via Bradford Interchange will not run.

Rail replacement buses will run between:

  • Leeds and York

  • Leeds and Selby

Train services are available between Selby and Hull.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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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