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Lines reopened: disruption between Sheffield and Huddersfield / Wakefield Kirkgate expected until 18:15 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Sunday 31 May 2026 at 15:54

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Last updated

Sunday 31 May 2026 at 17:30

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Sheffield and Huddersfield / Leeds, and between Lincoln and Huddersfield, and also between Nottingham and Leeds

Description

Lines have reopened following a passenger being taken ill on a train in the Barnsley area. Trains running between Sheffield and Huddersfield / Wakefield Kirkgate may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 10 minutes, revised or diverted via Moorthorpe.

Disruption is expected until 18:15.

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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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