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Yahoo
26-07-2025
- Yahoo
'Do not travel warning' issued as major rail station forced to close due to signalling issue
Commuters have been advised not to travel to Leeds Train Station after it was suddenly closed due to a fault. National Rail says all lines are blocked at the station due to a signalling system failure. According to travellers, scenes outside the station are "chaos". An update posted on National Rail's X - formerly Twitter - account said disruption had been expected until 5pm, but in an update shortly before 6pm, it said: "Leeds station is currently closed." BBC Look North presenter Peter Levy posted on the social media site: "Chaos at Leeds station, all trains not running. In huge queue waiting for replacement buses to Hull!" READ MORE: 5 games released in 2025 guaranteed to take you back to the good old days of gaming READ MORE: The 5 simple tricks to speed up your broadband A statement from National Rail said: "A fault with the signalling system in the Leeds area means all lines are closed. No trains are able to run to / from / through Leeds and will be cancelled, delayed by up to 120 minutes, revised or diverted. Leeds station is currently closed. Major disruption is expected until the end of the day. Services affected by the disruption includes: CrossCountry between Penzance, Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads and Edinburgh; between Reading and Newcastle; and between Plymouth and Leeds, Glasgow Central. LNER between London Kings Cross and Bradford Forster Square, Skipton, Leeds, Harrogate. Northern between Blackpool North, Blackburn, Leeds and York; between Lancaster, Morecambe, Chester, Wigan Wallgate, Manchester Victoria, Bradford Interchange, Bradford Forster Square, Lincoln, Skipton, Ilkley, Castleford, Knottingley, Halifax, Hull, Goole, Doncaster, Sheffield and Leeds; between Leeds and Harrogate, Knaresborough, York, Ribblehead, Carlisle; and between Halifax, Bradford Interchange and Hull. TransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and Newcastle, Edinburgh; between Hull, Scarborough and Leeds; and between Manchester Victoria and Leeds, York, Scarborough, Saltburn, Redcar Central. Northern has told affected customers not to travel and ticket restrictions have been lifted for other services. LNER said rail replacement buses are in operation between Leeds and Doncaster, and is being arranged to run between Bradford Forster Square, Harrogate, York and Leeds. However there are a number of cancellations across LNER's route and they are advising customers for Bradford Forster Square, Harrogate, Wakefield Westgate and Leeds not to travel. TransPennine has told customers whose journey starts or ends at Leeds, or passes through, not to travel, unless it is necessary.
The Independent
02-07-2025
- The Independent
Train lines to Birmingham New Street station blocked after wire damage
Major train disruption is affecting journeys in and out of Birmingham New Street station. The disruption is caused by damage to overhead electric wires in the Birmingham New Street area. Delays of 120 minutes or more, cancellations, and diversions are expected to continue until the end of the day (July 2). Affected train operators include CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, Transport for Wales, and West Midlands Railway. Routes to surrounding areas such as Coventry, Walsall, and Wolverhampton are also experiencing severe delays and cancellations.
The Independent
02-07-2025
- The Independent
Major disruption hits Birmingham New Street station
Trains travelling in and out of Birmingham New Street station are experiencing major disruption with potential delays of 120 minutes or more expected until the end of the day (July 2). Damage to an overhead wire has severely impacted the major West Midlands transport hub. Affected train operators include CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Railway. Routes to the surrounding area, including Coventry, Walsall, Wolverhampton and Rugeley are all facing severe delays, cancellations and diversions. In an online statement, National Rail wrote that 'major disruption' at Birmingham New Street is expected 'until the end of the day'. It said: 'There is damage to the overhead electric wires in the Birmingham New Street area. This means some lines in/out of Birmingham New Street are blocked. 'Most platforms are unavailable at Birmingham New Street due to an issue with the overhead electric wires. Network Rail are on site assessing the situation. Further updates will follow as soon as information is available. 'If you are travelling, your journey may not run its full route, and may be cancelled or be severely delayed by up to 120 minutes.' Some lines have now reopened, but passengers may find that journeys are not running their full routes, and may still be cancelled or be severely delayed by up to 120 minutes. Affected routes Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Wolverhampton / Edinburgh, and also between Birmingham New Street and Glasgow Central / Edinburgh. CrossCountry between Plymouth and Derby, between Bournemouth and Birmingham New Street / Manchester Piccadilly, between Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street, and also between Birmingham New Street and York. London Northwestern Railway between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham New Street, between Coventry and Birmingham New Street / Liverpool Lime Street, and also between Birmingham New Street and Crewe. Transport for Wales between Birmingham International and Chester, and also between Birmingham New Street and Aberystwyth / Shewsbury / Crewe / Holyhead. West Midlands Railway between Hereford / Great Malvern and Birmingham New Street, between Redditch / Longbridge and Four Oaks, between Redditch and Birmingham New Street, between Bromsgrove and Lichfield Trent Valley, between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street / Rugeley Trent Valley, between Birmingham International and Wolverhampton, between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton / Shrewsbury, between Birmingham New Street / Wolverhampton and Walsall, and also between Wolverhampton and Hednesford / Rugeley Trent Valley.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Yahoo
Delays and alterations on south Essex c2c line as object caught in overhead wires
SERVICES across c2c's south Essex network are being disrupted this morning following reports of an object caught in overhead wires. Passengers travelling both two and from London can expect to see alterations to their journeys. There is currently no further detail about the cause of the disruption, but it appears to be focused around Barking station. We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. At around 6.45am, c2c said: "Due to an object being caught on the overhead electric wires, the 5.44am Shoebury to London Fenchurch Street service and the 6.59am London Fenchurch Street to Shoebury service have been altered." Read more C2c chaos as faults at multiple stations see delays across Essex network Rail replacement planned on c2c line this week as engineering works take place Contract awarded to make south Essex c2c station step-free for the first time This has been followed by further updates of later trains being hit by the same issue. The disruption comes as south Essex passengers are continuing to be asked to avoid using contactless payment due to an overcharging error. A technical issue in the rail operator's fares data means pay as you go with contactless fares are currently being charged at an additional £3.
CBS News
03-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Person on tracks snags CTA Blue Line on Chicago's Near West Side
CTA Blue Line trains were disrupted on Chicago's Near West Side during the Tuesday evening rush due to an unauthorized person on the tracks. The Chicago Transit Authority said just before 5:30 p.m., Blue Line trains were halted near the Racine stop on the Eisenhower Expressway branch of the line. Riders were advised to consider alternatives. Further information about the unauthorized person on the tracks was not immediately available. CHECK: CTA updates
