Disruption between Doncaster and Leeds expected until 09:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 26 October 2026 at 05:01
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Last updated
Monday 26 October 2026 at 05:11
Train operators affected
- LNER
- Northern
Route(s) affected
LNER between London Kings Cross and Bradford Forster Square / Leeds / Harrogate
Northern between Sheffield and Adwick, and also between Doncaster and Leeds
Description
Theft of signalling cables between Doncaster and Leeds means some lines are blocked. Trains running between these stations may be revised.
Disruption is expected until 09:00.
Northern customer advice:
How does this affect my journey?
Train services are unable to run between Doncaster - Adwick (in both directions).
Services between Sheffield - Adwick will be affected by this disruption.
Northern services between Leeds - Doncaster can run, but may be delayed through the affected area.
What should I do?
You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.
Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption – please check your whole journey before travelling.
Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
Additional information:
Network Rail staff are on site working to rectify this issue.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
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