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Landslip Shuts LeedsDoncaster Line Near Wakefield as Operators Urge Passengers Not to Travel

Network Rail expects the section to stay shut today during landslip clearance.

Overview

  • The route south of Wakefield Westgate remains closed with major disruption expected until the end of the day, according to National Rail.
  • LNER warns of delays, diversions, cancellations and revisions, and says limited services that do run may be heavily delayed or overcrowded.
  • Rail replacement buses are operating between Doncaster and Leeds via Wakefield Westgate and between York and Leeds.
  • Tickets are being accepted on TransPennine Express, Northern, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast, with lifted restrictions and next‑day validity offered for deferred journeys.
  • Network Rail crews are clearing debris and stabilising the cutting with work continuing into the night, alongside a broken‑rail repair between York and Doncaster and separate engineering works near Micklefield and in Peterborough.