Travel chaos on key Leeds train route between Harrogate and York passengers warned - latest

The disruption is expected to continue through the morning ⚠️

Rail passengers are being warned that there is disruption on a key route to and from Leeds this morning.

Trains between Leeds, Harrogate and York are facing cancellations on Thursday (November 12), National Rail warns. A points failure is behind the problems, people are advised.

6th November 2026
Leeds City Station
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6th November 2026 Leeds City Station Picture Gerard Binks

In an update on its rail delays page, National Rail explains: “A points failure at Harrogate is causing disruption at this station. As a result, trains running between Leeds and York via Harrogate may be cancelled or revised to run between Harrogate and York only.

“Disruption is expected until 08:30.”

The warning adds: “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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