Trains cancelled and delayed between Leeds and York as emergency services deal with 'incident' on the lines
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The nature of the incident has not been disclosed, but train operators have confirmed that there have been a number of cancellations as a result.
In a statement on X [formerly Twitter], Northern said: “The emergency services are dealing with an incident near the railway between Leeds and York the line is blocked.
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Cross Country Trains has issued a similar statement, warning that services are being “cancelled, delayed or diverted”. The operator confirmed that the disruption is expected to last until at least 3pm. A statement from TPE Customer Assist shared the same message.
The British Transport Police has been asked to comment.
The Yorkshire Evening Post will share live updates on the incident as they are available –
Person confirmed dead after being injured on train tracks in Leeds
Trains cancelled and delayed over 'incident' near Leeds
Trains have been cancelled between Leeds and York as emergency services deal with “an incident” on the lines. Operator Northern has issued this statement: "The emergency services are dealing with an incident near the railway between Leeds and York the line is blocked.
“Train services running through these stations will be cancelled or delayed.”
Delays could last until 3pm
Train operator CrossCountry has shed light on how long passengers could be waiting for a service.
A statement said: "Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident Leeds - York the lines are blocked. Train services may be cancelled, delayed or diverted. Leeds & Wakefield Westgate will not be served. Disruption is expected until 15:00."
Nature of 'incident' unclear
The nature of the incident remains unclear, but emergency services are involved.
The British Transport Police have been asked to comment.
Delays remain as lines reopen
National Rail has confirmed that the lines have now reopened between Leeds and York following the incident.
However, delays are still expected along the route.
In a post on X [formerly Twitter], National Rail said: "Lines have reopened following the emergency services dealing with an earlier incident between Leeds and Selby / York. As service recovers, trains running between these stations may still be delayed by up to 30 minutes or cancelled."
Details of the incident that resulted in the cancellations and delays have still not been made available.
Statement from British Transport Police
A spokesperson for British Transport Police (BTP) has confirmed that a person has died after being injured on the tracks.
They said: "Officers were called to the line near Cross Gates railway station just after 12pm today following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."