Commuters warned of journey delays as freight train derails in Leeds

By Rebecca Marano

Published 12th Nov 2019, 08:08 BST

Updated 12th Nov 2019, 08:09 BST

Trains between Leeds and Wakefield are delayed by a derailed freight train.

A derailed freight train is causing problems between Leeds Station and Wakefield Westgate.

Trains may run at reduced speeds on the Northbound lines.

Some services may be cancelled delayed or revised.

The disruption is expected until 9am.

A spokesperson for LNER, who run the Leeds to London services, said: "Due to a derailed train at Wakefield Westgate trains have to run at reduced speed on the Northbound line. "