A fault with the signalling system means trains are unable to run through Wakefield Kirkgate. As a result, trains running through this station will be cancelled or diverted between Castleford and Mirfield.

This is expected until the end of the day.

Customer Advice:

Northern

Effect on service:

• Train services are unable to run in the Wakefield Kirkgate area
• Leeds - Castleford via Wakefield services will either be cancelled or run via Castleford
• Leeds - Sheffield via Barnsley services will be diverted not calling at any stations between Leeds and Meadowhall

Alternative travel suggestions:

To assist you with your journey, you can use your ticket on LNER services between Leeds and Wakefield, at no extra cost.

Any ticket restrictions have been lifted during this disruption.

Road replacement transport:

Road replacement transport has been requested to operate between Barnsley & Castleford via Wakefield Kirkgate and Wakefield Westgate & Castleford.

• 14:20 Barnsley calling all stations to Castleford provided by J&B Travel
• 14:20 Castleford calling all stations to Barnsley provided by J&B Travel
• 14:20 Wakefield Westgate calling all stations to Knottingley provided by J&B Travel
• 15:00 Knottingley to Wakefield Westgate provided by Phantom Travel

Please see station information posters for 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.

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.