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Leeds Train Station was brought to a standstill on Thursday (October 5) morning after a fire reportedly broke out on a train.
According to Northern, a large number of services to and from Leeds have been delayed or cancelled, with severe disruption expected until 11am.
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Hide AdA spokesperson from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service told the YEP: “We received a call at 7:44 am from Leeds train station regarding a train’s engine being on fire.
"We sent crews from Leeds, Hunslet and a technical rescue team, who arrived at the scene in under 2 minutes (7:46 am). The fire was put out on arrival.”
A spokesperson for BTP told YEP: "Officers attended Leeds station at around 7.50am this morning (5 October) following reports of a train fire.
"Fire crews also attended, passengers were evacuated and the fire was extinguished."
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Leeds Train Station fire
Lines reopened but delays and cancellations expected
All lines have now been reopened. Northern does however warn that all lines previously affected might see delays and cancellations.
The following lines may be affected:
- Leeds - Carlisle
- Leeds - Lancaster/Morecambe
- Leeds - Skipton
- Leeds - Bradford Forster Square
- Leeds - Ilkley
- Bradford Forster Square - Leeds
- Bradford Forster Square - Skipton
- Leeds - Doncaster
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Tickets to cancelled services
Northern has offered an update to ticketholders affected by cancellations:
"Northern ticket holders have acceptance on: TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, and CrossCountry services.
"Any ticket restrictions have been lifted during this disruption.
"We apologise for the delay to these services and the additional time this may add to your journey today.
"Other places to get more information: For customers on station platforms,please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up-to-date train running information.
"For live real time journey updates on board your train please visit journeycheck.com/northern or message us on X (formerly Twitter) @northernassist To re-plan your journey please visit nationalrail.co.uk.
"If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay"
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service statement
A spokesperson from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service told the YEP: “We received a call at 7:44 am from Leeds train station regarding a train’s engine being on fire.
"We sent crews from Leeds, Hunslet and a technical rescue team, who arrived at the scene in under 2 minutes (7:46 am). The fire was put out on arrival.”
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