Live updates as trains avoid Leeds on second day of chaos over 'broken rail' impacting Wakefield, Sheffield and Nottingham
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There is disruption as a result of broken rail between Barnsley and Wakefield Kirkgate stations, impacting trains running from Leeds to stations such as Sheffield and Nottingham. It is the second day of disruption caused by the broken rail, which also impacted services yesterday (December 28). Scroll down for live travel updates.
Live updates as broken rail impacts Leeds trains
What is the issue?
Northern’s website reads : “Due to a broken rail between Barnsley and Wakefield Kirkgate some lines are blocked.”
Broken rails can occur as a result of a small defect in the rail or where the rail is subject to excessive loads.
Impact of the broken rail
Northern have said: “Train services running through these stations [Barnsley and Wakefield Kirkgate] will be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or diverted. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.”
10:09am service from Leeds to Nottingham affected
Northern have confirmed the 10:09am service from Leeds to Nottingham will start from Sheffield. it will no longer call at Leeds, Wakefield Kirkgate, Barnsley and Meadowhall due to the broken rail.
Change to 4:17pm Nottingham to Leeds service
The 4:17pm service going from Nottingham to Leeds will no longer call at Barnsley due to the broken rail. This will also be the case with the 8:17pm service.
Affected services
Northern have said: “Train services are unable to run from Barnsley towards Wakefield Kirkgate, in this direction of travel only, however services from Leeds/Wakefield Kirkgate towards Barnsley will also be affected due to delays and cancellations in the opposite direction of travel.
“Services from Sheffield towards Leeds will be diverted between Meadowhall and Wakefield Kirkgate. Services that run between Leeds and Sheffield via Moorthorpe are NOT affected.”