Disruption through Shipley expected until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Between Bradford Forster Square and Ilkley / Skipton, between Leeds and Carlisle / Lancaster / Morecambe / Ribblehead / Skipton

Description

A points failure at Shipley means some lines are currently closed. As a result, trains running through this station may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

Replacement transport:

Road transport will depart as follows:

• Bradford Forster Square at 20:20 calling at all stations to Ilkley (operated by J&B)

• Ilkley at 20:55 calling at all stations to Bradford Forster Square (operated by Elite)

Journey times may be extended by up to 20 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.

Passengers are advised to travel between Leeds and Bradford via Bradford Interchange.

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.

Additional information:

Network Rail staff are on site.

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.