Disruption between Leeds and Doncaster until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

between Leeds and Doncaster

Description

Damage to the overhead electric wires between Wakefield Westgate and Doncaster means the lines towards Doncaster are blocked. Trains running between Leeds and Doncaster may be cancelled, delayed by to 20 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Northern customer advice:

What's happened?

Services between Wakefield Westgate and Doncaster are currently being disrupted due to damage to the overhead electric wires.

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are currently unable to run between Wakefield Westgate and Doncaster (in this direction only). However, services in both directions will be subject to disruption due to the displacement of trains.

Services between Leeds and Doncaster will be affected by this disruption.

Northern services between Leeds and Sheffield via Wakefield Westgate are not affected by this disruption.

What should I do?

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

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.

Road transport:

Road replacement transport has been requested in case disruption continues. More information will be provided once operators and timings have been confirmed.

Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.

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.