TRAIN passengers are being warned of disruption in the Bradford district as a result of flooding.

Northern said heavy rain overnight flooded the railway line in the Kirkstall area between Leeds and Shipley.

According to National Rail, the following alterations are in place for Northern services:

  • Train services are unable to run between Leeds and Shipley in both directions

  • Train services between Leeds and Skipton may be suspended between Leeds and Shipley

  • Train services between Leeds and Bradford Forster Square will be suspended between Leeds and Shipley

National Rail said replacement transport was operating between Leeds and Shipley. 

Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes while travelling by replacement transport.

Disruption is expected until around 6pm, according to National Rail.