Trains between Harrogate and Leeds have been cancelled or delayed due to a person being hit by a train. UPDATE: Police have confirmed that the person has died at Horsforth train station, Leeds.
The delays and cancellations are expected to continue until 12pm and possibly longer, Northern said.
Emergency services attended the incident which happened at around 7am this morning near Leeds.
A statement from Northern said:
“Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Leeds and Harrogate all lines are blocked.
“Train services running through these stations will be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 12:00 19/04.”
ℹ️#LNERUpdate it is with great sadness to report due to a person being hit by a train the 07:36 #Harrogate to #KingsCross due 10:32 will be started from #Leeds
— London North Eastern Railway (@LNER) April 19, 2022
The LNER (London North Eastern Railway) tweeted:
“It is with great sadness to report due to a person being hit by a train.
“A bus replacement is available for customers travelling onwards to #Horsforth and #Harrogate. Please see station staff on arrival at #Leeds.”
Rail replacement buses are currently running from Harrogate to Horsforth. The journey times are expected to increase by 30 minutes due to the incident.
Northern tickets will also be accepted between York and Leeds on Transpennine Express Services.
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