Disruption to Northern services between Wakefield Westgate and Knottingley today 

Route(s) affected

Northern between Leeds and Knottingley / Goole

Description

A points failure in the Wakefield Kirkgate area means some lines are blocked. Trains running between Wakefield Westgate and Knottingley may be cancelled, delayed by up to 40 minutes, revised or diverted.

At present, trains will not call at Wakefield Westgate.

Network Rail staff are on site but will not be able to make full repairs until end of service tonight. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Please note also that a landslip in the Darton area means that services are unable to run between Wakefield Kirkgate and Barnsley.

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are unable to run between Wakefield Westgate and Wakefield Kirkgate (in both directions). These services will divert and start from Wakefield Kirkgate calling at stations to Knottingley.

What should I do?

Please use other Northern services for Wakefield Westgate.

Leeds to Knottingley via Castleford services are not affected.

Customers at Wakefield Westgate requiring Knottingley should use Wakefield Kirkgate instead.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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.