Buses replace late night trains between Wakefield Kirkgate and Knottingley / Leeds on Sunday 20 July
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 20 July 2025 to Sunday 20 July 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Northern between Nottingham / Knottingley and Leeds
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Normanton / Castleford and Leeds, closing all lines late on Sunday evening.
As a result:
The 21:33 Nottingham to Leeds service will be diverted by an alternative route between Wakefield Kirkgate and Leeds, and will not call at Normanton, Castleford or Woodlesford. A bus will be provided from Wakefield Kirkgate to Leeds for these stations
The 22:25 Leeds to Knottingley via Wakefield Kirkgate service will terminate at Wakefield Kirkgate. A bus will be provided from Wakefield Kirkgate to Knottingley. Other train services are available between Leeds and Wakefield Kirkgate
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 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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