Leeds Train Station several lines blocked following fire on train - follow live here
A large number of rail services have been cancelled or delayed following reports of a train on fire.
Leeds Train Station was brought to a standstill on Thursday (October 5) morning after a fire reportedly broke out on a train.
According to Northern, a large number of services to and from Leeds have been delayed or cancelled, with severe disruption expected until 11am.
A spokesperson from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service told the YEP: “We received a call at 7:44 am from Leeds train station regarding a train’s engine being on fire.
"We sent crews from Leeds, Hunslet and a technical rescue team, who arrived at the scene in under 2 minutes (7:46 am). The fire was put out on arrival.”
A spokesperson for BTP told YEP: "Officers attended Leeds station at around 7.50am this morning (5 October) following reports of a train fire.
"Fire crews also attended, passengers were evacuated and the fire was extinguished."
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