Lines reopened: disruption at Leeds expected until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 29 December 2025 at 16:48
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Last updated
Monday 29 December 2025 at 19:08
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry services between Reading and Leeds
LNER services between London Kings Cross and Leeds / Bradford Forster Square / Harrogate / Skipton
Northern services between Leeds and Nottingham / Sheffield / Doncaster / Chester / Manchester Victoria / Wigan Wallgate / Huddersfield / Knottingley / Goole / Micklefield / Bradford Interchange / Bradford Forster Square / Skipton / Ilkley / Harrogate / York / Chester / Blackpool North / Morecambe / Carlisle, and also between Halifax and Hull
Description
Following a broken down train at Leeds, lines have reopened. Trains running to / from this station may still be delayed up to 45 minutes, revised or cancelled to allow the service to recover.
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.
For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up-to-date train running information.
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.