Disruption between Leeds and Knottingley expected until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

between Leeds and Knottingley

Description

A fault with the signalling system between Pontefract Monkhill and Knottingley means all lines are blocked. Trains running between Leeds and Knottingley may be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are unable to run between Pontefract Monkhill - Knottingley (in both directions).

Services on the following routes will be affected by this disruption:

• Between Leeds - Knottingley

• Between Leeds - Goole

What should I do?

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

Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption – please check your whole journey before travelling.

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.

Replacement transport:

Road transport has been confirmed to run as follows:

• At 20:05 from Leeds direct to Pontefract Monkhill, then all stops to Goole - 2 x Elite 16 seaters

• At 20:15 from Goole to Knottingley, then drop off only all stations to Leeds - 2 Elite 16 seaters

Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.

Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail 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.