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Buses replace trains between Wakefield Westgate and Knottingley and between Leeds and Barnsley until 11:40 on Sunday 18 October

Planned Updated: 27 Jul 2026 11:47

Engineering work is taking place between Mirfield and Normanton (affecting Wakefield Kirkgate), closing all lines until 11:40.

Until 11:40:

Trains between Leeds and Knottingley via Wakefield Kirkgate will not run. Buses will run between Wakefield Westgate and Knottingley.

Train services are available between Leeds and Wakefield Westgate.

Services between Leeds and Knottingley via Castleford are unaffected by this work and will run as normally advertised.

Trains between Leeds and Sheffield / Nottingham will run between Barnsley and Sheffield / Nottingham. Buses will run between Leeds and Barnsley.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.