Lines reopened: disruption at Doncaster expected until 21:30 

Route(s) affected

CrossCountry between Reading and York / Newcastle, and also between Birmingham New Street and Newcastle

East Midlands Railway between Lincoln and Doncaster

Grand Central between London Kings Cross and Bradford Interchange / Sunderland

Hull Trains between London Kings Cross and Hull / Beverley

LNER between London Kings Cross and Leeds / Bradford Forster Square / Skipton / Harrogate / York / Hull / Middlesborough / Newcastle / Edinburgh / Aberdeen

Lumo between London Kings Cross and Newcastle / Edinburgh

Northern between Sheffield and Adwick / Hull / Bridlington / Scarborough, and also between Doncaster and Scunthorpe / Goole / Hull / Leeds

TransPennine between Liverpool Lime Street and Cleethorpes

Description

Lines have now reopened following a trespass incident at Doncaster. However, whilst service recovers, trains running through and to / from the station may be delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 21:30.

Hull Trains customer advice:

You should continue to travel as planned, however, your journey may be disrupted.

LNER customer advice:

You can use your ticket on the following train companies at no extra cost: Please note these train operators are also affected by this disruption

• CrossCountry between Sheffield, Doncaster / Leeds, York and Newcastle / Edinburgh

• Northern between Doncaster / Leeds / Harrogate / Bradford/ Newcastle / Morpeth

• TransPennine Express between Manchester, Leeds and York / Newcastle

You can see an alternative route map to help with your journey.

Lumo customer advice:

You should continue to travel as planned, however, your journey may be disrupted.

Northern customer advice:

Train services are subject to delays and possible cancellations.

Other train operators may also be affected by this disruption.

What should I do?

You are advised to check the status of your train before travelling so you can make adjustments to your journey if required.

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.

TransPennine Express customer advice:

You should continue to travel as planned, however, your journey may be delayed.

Ticket flexibility:

If your train is cancelled, you will be able to travel on an alternative service operated by any other participating train company, either two hours before or two hours after the original departure time of the cancelled service, in order to reach your destination.

If you decide not to travel or cannot complete your journey due to cancellations, you are entitled to a full refund from your original point of sale.

For further information and guidance please contact your train company or speak to a member of railway staff.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail 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.