Fallen tree disrupts trains between Sheffield and Doncaster

Northern Rail said earlier this afternoon that services would be disrupted by the problem, which they were working to resolve.

Northern Rail said in a statement at 2.29pm: “Services between Doncaster and Sheffield are currently being disrupted due to reports of a tree on the line in the Conisborough area.

“Network Rail engineers are on site and have removed the tree and the are in the process of reopening the line.”

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