Leeds train station: This is why there were long delays and diversions

Train services running through Leeds station were delayed or diverted this morning, heaping more misery on commuters.

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Leeds train station

In an update delivered by Northern on Thursday morning, an earlier fault with the signalling system means that some trains passing through the station were delayed or diverted.

Passengers were also warned that some trains will now not be calling at certain stations due to the delays.

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Leeds train station

A Northern spokesperson said: "Earlier signalling problems at Leeds have caused delays to services this morning.

"Some services may now run express, not calling at some stations due to the delays incurred."

The disruption ran until around 10am.

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