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12/12/2023

Due to a points failure at Huddersfield some lines are currently closed. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Alternative travel suggestions:

From Huddersfield - Passengers can use Northern tickets on Transpennine Express services between Huddersfield and Leeds in both directions. Change at Leeds for Bradford and Halifax, change at Mirfield for Brighouse. Alternatively passengers can use the road replacement between Huddersfield and Halifax calling at Brighouse. All other services between Halifax and Bradford are expected to operate as normal.

From Bradford Interchange/Halifax - Passengers for Huddersfield can either travel via an alternative train to Leeds and board a Transpennine Express service from Leeds to Huddersfield or use the road replacement service from Halifax. Passengers who require Brighouse can either use the road replacement or board a train to Sowerby Bridge and change there for an alternative train to Brighouse.

From Brighouse - Passengers are advised to use the road replacement services where possible and connect with alternative trains from Halifax for Bradford Interchange. There is also an hourly service in each direction operating between Leeds and Manchester Victoria/Wigan Wallgate calling at Brighouse - change at Mirfield for trains to Huddersfield, change at Sowerby Bridge for Halifax/Bradford Interchange.

Rail Replacement:

To assist customers to complete their journey, road transport has been provided between Huddersfield, Brighouse and Halifax in both directions.

Please see Station departure screens and other available information sources for individual timings.

Road transport will be provided by J&B.

Journey times will be extended by around 30 minutes whilst travelling by Rail Replacement transport.

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 information, please use this page.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

​​​​​​​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.

Affected operators
Northern
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Last updated: 12/12/23 - 06:35