Disruption between Leeds and Bradford Interchange expected until 20:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Leeds and Manchester Victoria / Wigan Wallgate / Chester, between York and Blackpool North, and also Hull and Halifax

Description

A fault on a train between Leeds and Bradford Interchange means the line towards Bradford Interchange is blocked. Trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 20:30.

Customer advice:

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are unable to run between Leeds and Bradford Interchange (this direction only).

What should I do?

You can travel on the next Northern service to Bradford Forster Square and commute to Bradford Interchange.

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.

Replacement transport:

Road transport has been requested to operate between Leeds & Bradford Interchange.

Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick-up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.

Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

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 drop-off 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.

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.