Disruption between Leeds and Mirfield expected until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 24 December 2025 at 18:31
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Last updated
Wednesday 24 December 2025 at 18:57
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Redcar Central / York / Hull and Dewsbury
Description
The emergency services are currently dealing with an incident between Leeds and Dewsbury. So that they can safely carry out their work, all lines are closed. As a result, trains operating between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer advice:
To help you complete your journey, rail replacement transport has been requested to run between Dewsbury and Leeds calling at Batley and Morely.
When available, arrival times for replacement transport will be provided.
Please see station information posters for the location of rail replacement pick up points and be advised that journey times may be extended by 90 minutes whilst travelling by rail replacement 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 set-down 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.