Disruption between Doncaster and Leeds until approximately 09:00

2026-07-09T05:49:53.676000+01:00

A fault with the signalling system between Doncaster and Leeds means all lines are closed. As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled or delayed.

Disruption is expected until 09:00.

Advice for Northern customers:

Train services are unable to run between Wakefield Westgate, Adwick and Doncaster (in both directions).

Northern services between Leeds and Sheffield via Moorthorpe are not affected.

You should continue your journey using the alternative suggestions below.

You can travel on the following train operators and routes at no extra cost:

CrossCountry services between York and Doncaster
London North Eastern services between York and Doncaster
TransPennine Express services between Sheffield and Doncaster

Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption – please check your whole journey before travelling.

Please consider using Moorthorpe as an Alternative to South Elmsall.

Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.

Replacement transport:

Road transport has been requested to operate between Doncaster and Wakefield Westgate (in both directions).

Advice for LNER customers:

Rail replacement buses have been requested to run between Doncaster, Wakefield Westgate and Leeds.

In addition, you can use your ticket on the following services, at no extra cost:

Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Manchester
TransPennine Express between Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield and Doncaster, York, Newcastle
Northern between Leeds, Doncaster and Sheffield
East Midlands Railway (EMR) between London St Pancras and Sheffield
CrossCountry between Sheffield, Doncaster/Leeds, York and Newcastle/Edinburgh (mutual)

Additional information:

Network Rail staff are on site.

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 drop-off 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: