All lines blocked between Barnsley and Wakefield after train catches fire

A spokesman for Northern said the disruption is expected to continue until 1pmplaceholder image
A spokesman for Northern said the disruption is expected to continue until 1pm
Rail passengers hoping to travel between Barnsley and Wakefield are experiencing disruption this morning after a train caught fire, causing all lines to be blocked.

Emergency services are on the scene, after a Grand Central train caught fire just outisde Wakefield. A spokesman for Northern said the disruption may result in services travelling between Barnsley and Wakefield being either delayed or cancelled.

The disruption is expected to continue until 1pm.

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