Lines reopened: disruption between Leeds and Harrogate expected until 22:00 

Route(s) affected

LNER between London Kings Cross and Harrogate

Northern between Leeds and Harrogate / York

Description

Lines have now reopened following a train hitting an obstruction on the line between Leeds and Harrogate. However, whilst service recovers, trains running between these stations may be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 22:00.

Northern customer advice:

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are now able to run between Leeds and Harrogate in both directions.

Services between Leeds and York via Harrogate will still be affected by this disruption.

What should I do?

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

You can travel between Leeds and York via Micklefield.

You can also travel on TransPennine Express services at no extra cost between Leeds and York.

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:

Network Rail staff have been on site and removed the obstruction.

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.