Disruption between Wakefield Kirkgate and Leeds via Normanton expected until 10:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 26 October 2026 at 08:21
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Last updated
Monday 26 October 2026 at 08:29
Train operators affected
- Northern
Route(s) affected
Between Sheffield and Leeds
Description
A fault with the signalling system between Wakefield Kirkgate and Leeds via Normanton means that some lines are blocked. As a result of this, trains running between these stations may be delayed or diverted via Wakefield Westgate.
Disruption is expected until 10:00.
Customer advice:
What's happened?
Services between Wakefield Kirkgate and Leeds via Normanton are currently being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system.
Network Rail staff are are on site and will work to restore services.
How does this affect my journey?
Train services are unable to run from Wakefield Kirkgate towards Leeds via Normanton (in this direction only).
Services on the following routes will be affected by this disruption:
Between Sheffield and Leeds via Barnsley
Between Lincoln Central and Leeds
Between Nottingham and Leeds
Northern services between Knottingley and Leeds via Featherstone are not affected.
What should I do?
You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.
TransPennine Express are running rail replacement buses between Wakefield Kirkgate and Castleford. Customers may board these bus services at no extra cost and connect with alternative Northern services between Castleford and Leeds.
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.
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.
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