Disruption to trains – broken rail between York and Leeds

Trains between York and Leeds are currently blocked following a safety inspection of the track in the Church Fenton area, where a broken rail was discovered.

The disruption was first reported at 4.35pm today (May 15) and delays are expected until the end of the day.

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“A safety inspection of the track in the Church Fenton area means the lines towards Leeds are blocked. Trains running between York and Leeds via Cross Gates may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes, revised or diverted,” said a spokesperson for National Rail.

Northern trains are not able to run between York and Leeds in both directions, but services between York and Leeds via Harrogate are not affected.

At peak times services that divert may miss Garforth- people travelling there should speak to station staff to ensure that they do not miss their stop.

Tickets can be used at no extra cost on the following services:

• The two CrossCountry services operating before and after your cancelled service
• Transpennine Express services between York and Leeds / Doncaster and Sheffield
• Northern services between York and Leeds / Leeds and Sheffield

National Rail added that if you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost.

Road transport has been requested to operate between York and Leeds.