Disruption between Sheffield and Moorthorpe / Doncaster expected until 17:30 

Route(s) affected

Northern between Sheffield and Doncaster / Adwick / Leeds / Scarborough

TransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and Cleethorpes

Description

A fault with the signalling system at Rotherham Central means that some lines are blocked.

Services between Doncaster and Meadowhall (in this direction only) are currently running at a reduced speed.

Trains operating between Sheffield and Moorthorpe / Doncaster may be cancelled, delayed by up to 40 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 17:30.

Northern customer advice:

Services on the following routes are still able to run but will not call at Rotherham Central in either direction:

• Between Sheffield and Leeds (via Moorthorpe)

• Between Sheffield and Doncaster / Adwick

Alternative travel suggestions:

A bus will run at 17:05 from Meadowhall to Rotherham Central (operated by Elite). Please note, journey times will be extended whilst travelling by road transport.

To help you get to your destination, you can use South Yorkshire Supertram services between Sheffield and Rotherham, in both directions.

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.

TransPennine Express customer advice:

You should continue to travel as planned, however your journey may be delayed.

Additional information:

Network Rail are currently on site and are investigating the fault.

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.