Leeds to York train route to see month of disruption - dates of disruption
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Network Rail have published dates there will be disruption on the Leeds to York train route.
Network Rail say there will be no trains between Leeds and York between Christmas Day and January 3, while signalling, track and power supply improvements are made around Church Fenton. Between December 27 and January 3, trains between Leeds and York will be replaced by bus services. From January 4 until January 25, trains between Leeds and York will be diverted via Castleford.
Helen Hamlin, Network Rail’s Chief Network Operator, said: “The period between Christmas and New Year is the quietest on the railway and it’s the best time for us to do the major projects that will take longer than a night or a weekend to complete.
"We work with train operators to organise diversions and rail replacement buses for passengers who are travelling but it’s still so important to plan ahead. That’s especially the case this year as we have some very big plans for improving the railway that will mean people may have to travel home on different routes after Christmas than the way they travelled out.
“Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding and for planning ahead.”
Daniel Mann, Director of Industry Operations at Rail Delivery Group, said: "With Autumn officially underway, we’re encouraging customers to start thinking about travel plans for the festive period. Essential engineering works are taking place over Christmas and into the New Year, so it's important to check before you travel.
"You can use National Rail Enquiries and journey planners to check for updates, and our Visual Disruption Maps - short videos designed to help people understand service changes and make informed travel decisions - will also be available in stations and online.
"The industry is working hard to run as many services as possible, and we kindly remind our customers to remember to treat our railway colleagues with respect during this busy time, as they work to ensure a safe and reliable service for everyone. We also ask you to allow extra time for journeys between Christmas and the New Year."
Customers are also being urged to check before they travel as work between Dewsbury and York means there will be changes to services throughout in October and November.