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Leeds Station Lines Reopen After Evening Incident That Halted Trains

Operators expect residual delays and cancellations until about 10pm.

Overview

  • Northern first reported trespassers blocking some lines at around 7:33pm, then said services were returning to normal once all lines reopened.
  • CrossCountry advised delays of up to 60 minutes and said some trains could be diverted via Doncaster.
  • Firefighters, specialist police officers and ambulance crews attended the scene as the incident prompted a multi-agency response.
  • Ticket restrictions were lifted and Northern tickets were accepted on CrossCountry and TransPennine Express services, with the Harrogate route unaffected.
  • Witnesses described a person either being hit by a train or falling from height, but officials have not confirmed casualty details.