Major train line out of Leeds City Station blocked - as York and Hull journeys face 30 minute delays
A major trainline out of Leeds City Station is blocked this afternoon - due to a signal issue.
Disruption is affecting journeys between the city, York, and also Hull. It is causing journeys to be delayed by up to 30 minutes, travellers have been warned.
Rail passengers are also facing having their journeys revised or diverted this afternoon.
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On the National Rail website, it warns: “A points failure in the Micklefield area is causing disruption to journeys running between Leeds and York / Selby. Whilst the line running from Leeds towards York / Selby is blocked, trains may be delayed by up to 30 minutes, revised, or diverted.
“Engineers are on site investigating the fault.” The disruption was originally expected to have passed by 3pm, but in an update, it is anticipated to last until 5pm at least and will impact rush hour passengers.
Travellers are advised that services between Leeds and York, as well as ones from Leeds to Hull are being disrupted due to signalling problems.
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.
Advice for TransPennine Express customers reads: “The line from Leeds to Selby is currently blocked, however trains may be diverted via an alternative route and delays can be expected.
“Services between Leeds and York are still able to run, however, delays can be expected and services may be diverted. You should continue to travel as planned.”