Here's why Leeds United fans should plan ahead for rail trips to Derby County

Leeds United fans are being urged to plan ahead if travelling by train to the club's away match against Derby County on Saturday.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Aug 2018, 12:57 BST
Updated 7th Aug 2018, 13:03 BST
Pride Park Stadium.Pride Park Stadium.
Pride Park Stadium.

Over the summer, Derby railway station is undergoing a major programme of work.

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This means that all trains travelling from Yorkshire to Derby are currently terminating at Chesterfield.

From there, rail replacement buses are being provided by the train service. In addition to this disruption there will also be planned roadworks on the A52 leading to Pride Park which will be reducing traffic to one lane.

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"The simplest and quickest way to get to and from this fixture will be on organised coaches.

"The major works at Derby railway station and the roadworks on the main route to Pride Park could make getting to and from this match particularly difficult.”

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