Planned rail works to affect trains from York and Selby

The work is taking place between Leeds, Micklefield and Selby from Saturday (June 13) to Sunday (June 14).

A National Rail spokesperson urged passengers to plan their journeys ahead of schedule – with some services from York and Leeds diverted, operating to and from different services to normal, or cancelled.

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Northern trains between York and Blackpool North will terminate and start in Leeds, and trains between Halifax and Hull will run between Halifax and Leeds and between Selby and Hull.

Replacement bus services will operate between Leeds and York, and Leeds and Selby.

National Rail said: “Except for trains which start or terminate at Leeds, CrossCountry services will not call at Leeds or Wakefield Westgate.

“Trains will be diverted to run via Doncaster, additionally calling there.

“You can use alternative train services at no extra cost for travel to/from Leeds and Wakefield Westgate.”

Other services affected include those travelling between Manchester Airport and York and Manchester Victoria and Scarborough.

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Planner – here.

If you need to travel on a rail replacement service, please see here for advice and information.