Lines reopened: disruption between Doncaster and Hull via Goole expected until 17:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Sheffield and Scarborough, and also between Doncaster and Hull

Description

Following a vehicle striking a bridge between Doncaster and Goole all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains running between Doncaster and Hull via Goole may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 17:00.

Customer advice:

Train services are unable to run between Doncaster and Hull in both directions.

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

• Between Sheffield and Scarborough

• Between Doncaster and Hull
  

What should I do?

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

You can travel between Doncaster and Hull by changing at Leeds or York.

You can travel on the following operators and routes at no extra cost:

• LNER between Doncaster and York

• Northern between Selby, Hull and York

• TransPennine Express between York and Scarborough

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:

Availability checks are being carried out for road transport.

Additional information:

Network Rail staff are on their way to inspect the bridge.

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.