No trains between Leeds and Bradford Interchange via New Pudsey until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Between Leeds and Halifax / Manchester Victoria / Blackburn / Chester / Blackpool North, and between York and Blackpool North, and between Hull and Halifax.

Description

A fault with the signalling system between Leeds and Bradford Interchange via New Pudsey means that all lines are blocked. As a result, trains are unable to run between these stations and will be cancelled.

Disruption expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

Services are unable to run between Leeds and Bradford Interchange in both directions. Trains will not call at Bramley and New Pudsey.

Services between Leeds and Manchester Victoria, and Leeds and Blackpool North in both directions are also affected by this issue and may be subject to short notice cancellations / delays.

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.

Customers at Bradford Interchange who require Leeds can travel via Bradford Forster Square for services towards Leeds.

Customers at Leeds who require Bradford Interchange can travel on the next available service to Bradford Forster Square.

Rail replacement transport will run as follows:

• Departing Leeds 22:15 calling all stations to Bradford Interchange including Bramley and New Pudsey

• Departing Bradford Interchange 22:20 to Leeds calling at New Pudsey & Bramley

• Departing Blackburn 21:10 all stops to Leeds

• Departing Hebden Bridge 23:00/00:01 all stops to Leeds

• Departing Leeds 23:40 all stops to Blackburn then set down only to Blackpool North

• Departing Blackburn 00:25 all stops to Blackpool North

Journey times will be extended whilst travelling by road transport.

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.