Leeds trains: Delays and cancellations to Skipton and Carlisle services over electric wires damage
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Northern has reported that due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Skipton and Shipley, multiple train services may be cancelled or delayed.
The disruptions will affect numerous services from Leeds on Thursday (August 3) morning, including:
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- Leeds to Carlisle
- Leeds to Morecambe
- Skipton to Bradford Forster Square
If your journey is delayed or cancelled, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
According to Northern, bus replacements have been requested, and more information will be available once confirmed.
A bus, provided by Stott's departed Shipley at 07:50 calling at all stations to Skipton, and another bus, provided by Stott's departed Skipton at 07:55 calling at all stations to Shipley.
A third bus provided by J&Bs departed Skipton at 09:30 calling at all stations to Leeds.
As of 12:38, all lines have reopened.
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Delays and cancellations as damage to overhead electric wires disrupt train traffic
Key Events
- Delays and cancellations as damage to overhead electric wires disrupt train traffic
- Services running between Shipley and Skipton are affected in both directions
- Replacement buses have been requested
Damage to overhead electric wires
Northern has reported that damage to the overhead electric wires have caused lines to be blocked.
Affected services
Train services are unable to run between Skipton and Shipley in both directions. The routes affected are:
- Leeds to Skipton
- Leeds to Carlisle
- Leeds to Morecambe
- Skipton to Bradford Forster Square
Bus replacements
Bus update: A bus, provided by Stott's will depart Shipley at 07:50 calling at all stations to Skipton. A bus, provided by Stott's will depart Skipton at 07:55 calling at all stations to Shipley.
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