Commuters warned of journey delays as freight train derails in Leeds

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

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.

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. "