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Rail disruption after Leeds signalling fault | |
(about 1 hour later) | |
The scene at the station on Saturday afternoon | The scene at the station on Saturday afternoon |
Leeds railway station was closed on Saturday afternoon because of a fault with the signalling system. | |
Network Rail said the problem happened at about 16:00 BST and was fixed by about 17:00 BST. | |
The station reopened at 18:00 BST but journeys were expected to be affected for the rest of the day. | |
Train operator Northern reported "severe disruption" on all its services and added: "We ask that customers do not travel." | Train operator Northern reported "severe disruption" on all its services and added: "We ask that customers do not travel." |
Many travellers are stuck at the station or waiting for replacement buses | Many travellers are stuck at the station or waiting for replacement buses |
A spokesperson for Network Rail, which issued updates on its website, said: "We are sorry for the inconvenience this is causing. | |
"We strongly urge passengers to check their journeys before travelling." | "We strongly urge passengers to check their journeys before travelling." |
Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. | Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. |