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No trains between Ilkley and Leeds until approximately 22:00 

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Incident reported: Sunday 02 August 2026 at 20:12

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Last updated

Sunday 02 August 2026 at 21:06

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Ilkley and Leeds

Description

A train hitting an obstruction on the line between Guiseley and Leeds means the line is blocked. Trains running between Ilkley and Leeds will be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until 22:00.

Customer advice:

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are unable to run between Leeds and Guiseley (in both directions).

Services between Leeds and Ilkley will be affected by this disruption.

Northern services between Skipton and Ilkley are not affected.

What should I do?

You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.

Passengers travelling between Leeds and Ilkley are advised to change at Shipley for alternative services.

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.

Additional information:

The train which hit the obstruction has developed a fault. Network Rail are onsite, along with Northern staff, working to resolve the issue.

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.

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