British Transport Police update as trains cancelled between Leeds and Shipley after death on the track

Train services running between Leeds and Shipley have been cancelled this afternoon, after a body was found on the track in Kirkstall.
By Richard Beecham
Published 29th Mar 2022, 15:06 BST
Updated 29th Mar 2022, 15:46 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Services from Leeds to Skipton, Bradford Forster Square and Ilkley have all been cancelled.

This also means no trains will be serving the Kirkstall Forge and Apperley Bridge stations until at least 5pm today.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

According to an announcement on operator Northern's website, emergency services had been dealing with an incident between Leeds and Shipley, which is disrupting services in both directions.

Those travelling to Shipley this afternoon may have to make alternative travel arrangements.Those travelling to Shipley this afternoon may have to make alternative travel arrangements.
Those travelling to Shipley this afternoon may have to make alternative travel arrangements.

British Transport Police have since confirmed this was due to a casualty on the tracks earlier this afternoon, where the victim lost their life.

A statement read: "British Transport Police were called to the line near Kirkstall at 1.34pm today (29 March) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

"Paramedics also attended and sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene."

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

BTP added that officers were currently working to identify the deceased and inform their family.

The incident is not being treated as suspicious.

Read More
Leeds man scoops prestigious mental health award from Prince Charles after turni...

Rail replacement transport will be provided on some services.

The route from Leeds to Bradford Interchange is not affected by this problem.

For live information, visit northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from.

Related topics:LeedsTrain servicesIlkley

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.