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No trains between Knottingley and Pontefract Monkhill until approximately 17:00 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Monday 25 May 2026 at 15:39

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Last updated

Monday 25 May 2026 at 15:39

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Knottingley and Leeds via both Wakefield and Castleford

Description

There is a points failure in the Knottingley area, closing all lines at this station.

As a result, trains are unable to operate between Knottingley and Pontefract Monkhill. Trains running between Knottingley and Leeds via both Castleford and Wakefield will be revised to operate between Pontefract Monkhill and Leeds only.

This is expected until 17:00.

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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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