No trains between Wakefield Kirkgate and Pontefract Monkhill: disruption expected until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Grand Central between Bradford Interchange and London Kings Cross

Northern between Leeds and Knottingley via Wakefield Kirkgate

Description

A road vehicle has collided with a set of level crossing barriers between Wakefield Kirkgate and Pontefract Monkhill. This has closed all lines meaning that trains are currently unable to operate between these stations.

Train services that would usually operate on this route will either be revised to not run between these stations, or be diverted via an alternative route. Where trains are diverted, journey times will be extended.

Northern services that operate between Leeds and Knottingley via Castleford are not affected by this incident.

This is expected until 19:30.

Northern customer advice:

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.

Replacement transport:

Road transport has been confirmed to run as follows:

• 20:35 from Leeds to Knottingley, calling at Wakefield Westgate, Wakefield Kirkgate, Featherstone, Pontefract Tanshelf, Pontefract Monkhill, and Knottingley - Operated by Ross Travel

• 21:15 from Knottingley to Leeds, calling at Pontefract Monkhill, Pontefract Tanshelf, Featherstone, Wakefield Kirkgate, Wakefield Westgate and Leeds - Operated by J&B

• 22:35 from Leeds to Knottingley, calling at Wakefield Westgate, Wakefield Kirkgate, Featherstone, Pontefract Tanshelf, Pontefract Monkhill, and Knottingley - 2 x minibuses operated by Solomon Travel

Please note, Streethouse is unable to be served by replacement transport as the the level crossing is blocked. Passengers are advised to use local services buses where possible to travel to / from Streethouse.

Additional information:

Network Rail staff are on site.

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.