Leeds train passengers face disruption due to ‘points failure’ on key line - latest
Rail passengers are warned of disruption on Monday morning ⚠️
Disruption is expected to continue on a key train line heading to Leeds this morning.
Rail passengers are warned of long delays and even cancellations on Monday (July 27). It is due to a ‘points failure’.
The line between Leeds City Station and Knottingley is impacted by the disruption, travellers are being warned. It is expected to last until at least 10am.
On its website, National Rail warns: “There is a points failure between Knottingley and Castleford meaning some lines are blocked. As a result, services running between Knottingley and Leeds may be cancelled or delayed by up to 15 minutes.
“Train services are unable to run between from Pontefract Monkhill towards Castleford (in this direction only).
“Services on the following routes will be affected by this disruption: Between Knottingley and Leeds via Castleford, Between Goole and Leeds
“Northern services between Knottingley and Leeds via Featherstone are not directly affected by this issue. However, these services may still be disrupted due to the displacement of trains.”
For rail passengers who have their journey disrupted, they 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.