Leeds rail disruption as train hits obstruction causing delays and cancellations
Leeds services are facing disruption this evening
An incident on the railway line near Leeds is causing disruption to train services this evening (Friday).
Services between Bradford Interchange and Halifax are facing cancellations and delays after a train hit an obstruction on the line between the two stations.
According to Northern, all lines are blocked, affecting services between Leeds and Chester, Manchester Victoria and Bradford Interchange.
Services between York and Blackpool North, and between Halifax and Hull, are also affected.
Services between Leeds and Wigan Wallgate are not affected.
Disruption is expected to continue until 8pm, although Northern has lifted ticket restrictions on train services in the affected areas.
Passengers travelling on affected services are advised to check with their train operator for the latest information before travelling.
Affected stations:
Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, Earlestown, Newton-Le-Willows, Manchester Victoria, Rochdale, Smithy Bridge, Littleborough, Walsden, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, Bradford Interchange, Leeds, New Pudsey, Bramley, Wigan Wallgate, Ince, Hindley, Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, Swinton, Salford Crescent, Salford Central, Brighouse, Mirfield, Dewsbury, Batley, Morley, Moston, Mills Hill, Castleton, Cottingley, Wigan North Western, Low Moor, Runcorn East, Frodsham, Helsby