"Safety inspection" causing disruptions on trains from South Yorkshire to Hull - with some stops being missed

Disruptions are expected throughout the day

An ongoing safety inspection on rail tracks is causing disruptions on services heading towards Hull.

Travellers are being warned to expect delays as trains heading through Selby to Hull are running at reduced speeds while the inspections take place.

Some trains are also being diverted, with passengers advised to check their route before boarding.

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Trains pass through Sheffield station.

A statement from National Rail adds: “A safety inspection of the track between Selby and Hull means trains will run at a reduced speed on some lines.

“Trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes, revised or diverted.

“Disruption is expected until the end of the day.”

Those in South Yorkshire are being warned of potential disruptions, especially if travelling to Selby or Howden.

A spokesperson for Hull Trains added: “Hull Trains services running from Doncaster towards Hull may be diverted via an alternative route.

“Trains that are diverted will not be able to call at Selby and Howden.

“Please see station staff for onward road transport to/from Selby and Howden.

“If the station is unstaffed, a member of staff can be contacted via the station Help Points.”

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