No trains between Leeds and Hull until approximately 16:15
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Tuesday 03 November 2026 at 11:21
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Last updated
Tuesday 03 November 2026 at 13:19
Train operators affected
- Northern
- TransPennine Express
Route(s) affected
Northern between Halifax and Hull
TransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and Hull
Description
A broken rail between Leeds and Hull means some lines are blocked. As a result, trains between these stations will be cancelled.
Disruption is expected until 16:15.
A visual disruption map video is available.
Northern customer advice:
You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.
You can also travel on TransPennine Express services at no extra cost between Leeds and Hull.
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.
Replacement transport:
Road transport has been requested to operate between Micklefield and Selby and between York and Selby via Sherburn-in-Elmet.
TransPennine Express customer advice:
You can use your ticket at no extra cost to travel on the following services:
Towards Hull:
LNER, CrossCountry and Northern services from Leeds to Doncaster
Northern and Hull Trains services from Doncaster to Selby, Brough and Hull
TransPennine Express and CrossCountry services from Leeds to York
Northern services from York to Selby, Brough and Hull
Towards Leeds:
Northern and Hull Trains services from Hull to Brough, Selby and Doncaster
LNER, CrossCountry and Northern services from Doncaster to Leeds
Northern services from Hull to Brough, Selby and York
TransPennine Express from York to Leeds, Manchester Victoria and Liverpool Lime Street
CrossCountry services from York to Leeds
Please be advised that other operators may also be affected by this disruption.
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.
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 drop-off 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.
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