Lines reopened: disruption between Skipton and Shipley expected until 17:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Skipton / Morecambe / Carlisle and Leeds, and also between Skipton and Bradford Forster Square

Description

Following a bridge being damaged between Skipton and Shipley, all lines have now reopened. Whilst service recovers, trains running between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 17:00.

How does this affect my journey?

Train services can now run between Skipton and Keighley (in both directions). However, whilst the service recovers, trains on the following routes may be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes.

Services on the following routes will be affected by this disruption:

• Between Skipton and Leeds

• Between Skipton and Bradford Forster Square

• Between Morecambe and Leeds

• Between Carlisle and Leeds

What should I do?

You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.

Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption – please check your whole journey before travelling.

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 have attended to this incident and advised that all lines can now reopen.

Ticket flexibility:

If your train is cancelled, you will be able to travel on an alternative service operated by any other participating train company, either two hours before or two hours after the original departure time of the cancelled service, in order to reach your destination.

If you decide not to travel or cannot complete your journey due to cancellations, you are entitled to a full refund from your original point of sale.

For further information and guidance please contact your train company or speak to a member of railway staff.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail 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.