Cancellations to Leeds trains after car hits railway bridge

Rail services coming in and out of Leeds have been cancelled this afternoon after a vehicle crashed into a railway bridge

By Richard Beecham

Published 6th Apr 2022, 13:46 BST

Updated 6th Apr 2022, 13:48 BST

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The incident took place between Apperley Bridge and Shipley, and the line is blocked in both directions while Network Rail staff inspect the bridge for damage.

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The 13.47 Skipton to Leeds service has been cancelled, while the 13:51 service from Ilkley to Bradford Forster Square service has been cancelled, as have the 13.46 and 13.16 services in the opposite direction.

Services going in and out of Leeds station have been affected.

Further delays are expected until around 2pm.

An update by rail operator Northern stated: "A road vehicle has collided with a bridge between Apperley Bridge and Shipley. As a result, all lines are currently blocked between these stations. Network Rail are en route to investigate and inspect the bridge for damage."

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