Delays between Leeds and Harrogate expected until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 19:25
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Route(s) affected
LNER between London Kings Cross and Harrogate
Northern between Leeds and Harrogate / York
Description
A speed restriction over a defective track at Horsforth means that trains have to run at a reduced speed on all lines. As a result, trains running between Leeds and Harrogate may be delayed by up to 20 minutes.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Northern customer advice:
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 are aware of the problem and will be carrying out repairs in due course.
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.