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Lines reopened: disruption between Doncaster and Leeds expected until 17:00 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 14:44

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Last updated

Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 15:27

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

LNER between London Kings Cross and Bradford Forster Square / Leeds / Harrogate

Northern between Sheffield and Adwick, and also between Doncaster and Leeds

Description

Lines have now reopened following a fault with the signalling system between Doncaster and Leeds. However, whilst service recovers, trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 17:00.

LNER customer advice:

Replacement buses have been requested. We will provide further information once more is known.

Tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on CrossCountry services between Wakefield Westgate and Leeds, and also between Doncaster / Leeds and York

Customers for Wakefield Westgate are advised to travel on Northern services to Wakefield Kirkgate.

Customers for Doncaster and stations south are advised to travel via York on Northern and TransPennine Express services, connecting for LNER services at York.

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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