No trains between Wakefield Westgate and Meadowhall via Moorthorpe until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Between Leeds and Sheffield

Description

A fire next to the track between Moorthorpe and Swinton means all lines are blocked. Trains running between Wakefield Westgate and Meadowhall may be cancelled, revised or diverted via Barnsley.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice

Network Rail and the Fire Service are on site and the Fire Service is currently tackling the fire.

Where possible, trains will be diverted and as a result will not call at Fitzwilliam, Moorthorpe, Thurnscoe, Goldthorpe, Bolton-on-Dearne, Swinton and Rotherham Central.

You may use your ticket, at no extra cost on Supertram between Rotherham Central, Meadowhall and Sheffield.

Any ticket restrictions have been lifted during this disruption.

Road replacement transport:

Rail replacement will run as follows:

• Four 16 seat minibuses will depart South Elmsall at 21:00 and will call at all stops to Swinton (South Yorkshire). Operated by Premier Travel

• Four 16 seat minibuses will depart Swinton (South Yorkshire) at 21:45 and will call at all stops to South Elmsall. Operated by Mayfair and Solomon

• Four 16 seat minibuses will depart Swinton (South Yorkshire) at 22:00 and will call at all stops to South Elmsall. Operated by Premier Travel

Please see station information posters for bus pick up points.

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

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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 set-down 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.