Video shows crowds of passengers at Leeds train station as fault causes cancellations and delays

Footage shows crowds of passengers waiting at Leeds train station after a fault with the signalling system blocked train lines.

National Rail have said services have since resumed, but they are not expected to be back up to full speed until 5pm.

Erin Rivers, who recorded the video and posted it to TikTok, said she had just ran the Leeds Abbey Dash and was trying to get home when she found that the trains were delayed.

Lines have now reopened, however National Rail say major disruption at Leeds is expected until 17:00.

Northern Rail advice

Northern Rail say: “Ticket acceptance is in place with the following train operators across any reasonable route:

TransPennine Express

CrossCountry

LNER

East Midlands Railway

“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.”

TransPennine Express advice

TransPennine Express say: “You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following services -

Any Northern service from Leeds to Sheffield, in both directions

Any Northern service from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield. in both directions

Any Northern service from Sheffield to Doncaster, Hull and Scarborough, in both directions

Any East Midlands Railway service from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield, in both directions

Any LNER service from Doncaster to York and Newcastle, in both directions

Any TransPennine Express service from Manchester stations to Sheffield and Doncaster, in both directions.”

CrossCountry customer advice

Leeds and Wakefield Westgate will not be served.

Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on LNER services between London Kings Cross and York in both directions.