Disruption to / from Ilkley expected until 09:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 15 August 2026 at 04:54
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Last updated
Saturday 15 August 2026 at 05:53
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Ilkley and Bradford Forster Square / Leeds
Description
A fault with the signalling system at Menston means that fewer trains are able to run on all lines between Ilkley and Guiseley.
As a result, trains running to / from Ilkley may be cancelled.
This is expected until 09:00.
Customer advice:
Services to and from Ilkley are being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system at Menston.
Network Rail staff are on site.
How does this affect my journey?
Trains are still able to run between Ilkley and Guiseley at reduced speed (in both directions). However, to help ease congestion and delays, some services may be cancelled to reduce the number of trains through the affected area.
Services on the following routes will be affected by this disruption:
Between Ilkley and Bradford Forster Square / Leeds
What should I do?
You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.
Customers travelling between Ilkley and Leeds (in either direction) may travel via Shipley on alternative Northern services at no extra cost.
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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