Live updates as Leeds to Sheffield train services cancelled or delayed after body found on tracks

Trains are running normally between Leeds and Sheffield / Doncaster.

Lines have reopened between Leeds and Sheffield / Doncaster as the emergency services are now safely clear of the line but trains running through these stations may continue to be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes.

Major disruption is expected until 3pm.

Those travelling on LNER services can use their ticket at no extra cost on TransPennine Express services between Leeds and York.

A spokesperson for BTP told the YEP: “Officers were called to Outwood station at 10.49am following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are working to identify the person and establish the full circumstances behind their death.”

Road replacement transport has been requested to operate between Leeds and Wakefield Westgate. This will extend journey times by 20 minutes.

Major disruption is now expected until 2pm.

National Rail have confirmed that trains will not call at Outwood.

Having previously said disruption was due until 12pm, it is now expected to remain until at least 1pm.

British Transport Police have been approached for comment.

Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Leeds and Sheffield / Doncaster, trains running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes.

LNER services between Harrogate / Leeds and London Kings Cross are also due to be disrupted.

Northern services between Leeds and Sheffield / Doncaster / Knottingley are facing delays.