Reduced service between Harrogate and York expected until 10:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 06 May 2026 at 07:32
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Last updated
Wednesday 06 May 2026 at 07:40
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Leeds and Harrogate / Knaresborough / York
Description
A fault with the signalling system at Cattal means trains running between Harrogate and York may be cancelled or terminated at and started back from Harrogate.
Disruption is expected until 10:00.
Customer advice:
What's happened?
Services between Leeds and York via Harrogate are currently being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system.
How does this affect my journey?
Train services are still able to run between Leeds and York via Harrogate (in both directions). However, in order to prevent severe delays and congestion from building up on the line, a reduced service will be running in both directions.
Northern services between Leeds and York via Cross Gates are not affected.
What should I do?
You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.
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.
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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