Lines reopened: disruption between Leeds and Ilkley / Shipley expected until 13:00 

Route(s) affected

LNER between London Kings Cross and Bradford Forster Square

Northern between Leeds / Skipton and Bradford Forster Square, and also between Leeds and Skipton / Morecambe / Carlisle

Description

Lines have reopened following a trespasser on the railway between Apperley Bridge and Shipley. Trains running between Leeds and Ilkley / Shipley may still be delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised whilst service recovers.

Disruption is expected until 13:00.

Northern customer advice:

The trespasser has safely left the line meaning that train services can now run.

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.

If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express or LNER service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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.