Rail chaos for Sheffield as emergency incident shuts key line, with services suspended until afternoon
Rail passengers in Sheffield are facing significant disruption this afternoon after a major incident brought services on a key route to a standstill.
Commuters are facing disruption today after an emergency incident forced the closure of the line between Barnsley and Wakefield Kirkgate.
The incident, reported at around 12:00pm, has led to the suspension of all train services between Barnsley and Wakefield Kirkgate in both directions while emergency services respond at the scene.
Disruption is expected to continue until approximately 2pm.
Which routes are affected?
Services operated by Northern between Sheffield and Leeds via Barnsley are currently unable to run.
Routes affected include:
- Sheffield to Leeds (via Barnsley)
- Nottingham to Leeds
- Lincoln to Leeds
Trains will not call at Barnsley or Darton during the disruption.
However, Northern services between Sheffield and Leeds via Moorthorpe are operating as normal, offering an alternative route for passengers.
Alternative routes
Passengers travelling from Sheffield can use the following services at no extra cost:
- CrossCountry services between Sheffield and Leeds
- East Midlands Railway services between Nottingham and Sheffield
Northern is also running alternative services between Sheffield and Barnsley, and between Sheffield and Leeds via Moorthorpe.
Ticket restrictions, including Advance and Peak limitations, have been temporarily lifted in the affected area and will be reinstated once normal services resume.
Passengers are advised to check real-time updates before travelling and allow extra time for their journeys. Those delayed may be entitled to compensation and should retain their tickets as proof of travel.
Further updates are expected as emergency services continue to deal with the incident.
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