Cable theft at Knottingley means some lines are blocked. As a result, trains running through this station may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
This is expected until 09:00.
Customer Advice:
Ticket restrictions have been lifted during this disruption.
Effect on service:
- Leeds to Knottingley services will terminate and restart at Pontefract Monkhill
- Goole to Leeds services are unable to run
- Sheffield to York services are unable to run in both directions
Northern have requested road replacement transport and are awaiting confirmation. More information will follow once this is in place.
Journey times will be extended by 1 hour whilst travelling by road transport.
Please see station information posters for the bus pick up points.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.