Landslip South of York Causes Daylong Major Disruption
In the early hours of the morning, a significant landslip occurred south of York, causing extensive disruptions to rail services in the region. The incident, which took place close to Wakefield, has led to train cancellations, delays of up to 60 minutes, and route revisions.
Impact on Train Services
National Rail has reported that major disruptions are expected throughout the day. A spokesperson indicated that these issues will persist until services stabilize.
Alternatives for Affected Passengers
Passengers affected by the disruptions can utilize their tickets on various alternative train companies at no additional cost:
- TransPennine Express: Routes connecting Manchester, Leeds, York, and Newcastle.
- Northern Trains: Services operating between Carlisle and Newcastle.
- CrossCountry: Options available between Sheffield/Doncaster, York, Newcastle, and Edinburgh.
Rail Replacement Services
Rail replacement transportation is being provided between:
- Doncaster and Leeds via Wakefield Westgate.
- York and Leeds.
Ticket Flexibility Policies
Passengers are allowed to use their tickets on other train services within two hours before or after their originally scheduled journey. This applies to any of the two LNER services for the same period.
Travelers who choose to postpone their journey today, February 15, may use their tickets without incurring extra costs on Monday, February 16. Additionally, Northern train ticket restrictions in the affected regions have been lifted, allowing greater flexibility including Advance and Peak restrictions during this period.
Ongoing Engineering Work
Besides the landslip, there is ongoing engineering work affecting rail lines between Micklefield and Selby/York, leading to complete line closures. Moreover, disruptions are also noted along the East Coast Main Line in Peterborough. LNER has provided advice to passengers on alternative travel methods during this engineering phase.
Travelers are urged to stay updated on further developments as crews work to resolve these issues promptly.
