Operator: Northern
Routes affected:Between Leeds and Bradford Forster Square / Skipton / Carlisle / Morecambe and also between Bradford Forster Square and Ilkley / Skipton
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Engineering work is taking place between Bradford Forster Square and Guisley / Shipley, closing some lines.
Trains between:
Leeds and Skipton: Trains will run to a reduced timetable between Keighley and Skipton.
Leeds and Bradford Forster Square: Trains will not run.
Leeds and Ilkley: Trains will call additionally at Kirkstall Forge.
Leeds and Carlisle: Trains will start / terminate at Skipton.
Leeds and Morecambe: Trains will not run (further affected by engineering work at Carnforth station).
Bradford Forster Square and Ilkley: Trains will not run.
Bradford Forster Square and Skipton: Trains will run to a reduced timetable between Keighley and Skipton.
Buses will be provided between:
- Skipton and Carnforth
- Bradford Forster Square and Guiseley
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 set-down 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.
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