There is a fault with the signalling system between Pontefract Monkhill and Knottingley, closing all lines between these stations.

This means that trains running between Leeds and Knottingley via both Wakefield and Castleford may be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes.

This issue is expected to continue to affect services until 16:15.

Customer advice:

You are advised to travel on alternative Northern and LNER services to Castleford and Doncaster.

You may use your ticket on the following services at no extra cost:

• LNER between Leeds and Doncaster

Ticket restrictions have been lifted during this disruption.

Rail replacement transport has been requested to operate as follows:

• 14:40 Knottingley calling all stations to Wakefield Westgate provided by Ross Travel
• 14:40 Pontefract Monkhill calling all stations to Knottingley provided by Ross Travel

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.