COMMUTERS travelling this Sunday could face delays and short notice cancellations due to a flooding risk near to Kirkstall Forge.

The heavy rain could cause changes to train services between Bradford Forster Square and Leeds.

There was already severe disruption to Northern's train services on Saturday after a mudslide on the line between Lancaster and Skipton. The track has since been cleared.

Northern Rail warned localised flooding is creating problems on a number of routes but that, in some cases, flood waters may subside quickly.

Read more: Yellow weather warning issued for Bradford district this weekend

Northern customers are advised to allow extra time for travel and to check ahead - up to the last minute - for all rail travel in the North.

Speed restrictions remain in place on many parts of the network as a precaution.

The full list of Northern services affected by the weather:

  • Possible flooding near to Kirkstall Forge - conditions are being monitored
  • Trains between Blackpool North and Preston are suspended following reports of floodwater on the line in the Poulton le Fylde area
  • Flooding at Culcheth Farm (pictured above), between Newton le Willows and Manchester, means trains are running at reduced speeds in the area
  • There are lineside equipment issues between Summit and Dean Royd tunnels - towards Manchester Victoria which may cause delays
  • Flooding at New Lane is affecting services between Wigan and Southport with speed restrictions in place
  • Trains are running at reduced speeds on the West Coast Mainline due to flooding in the Bay Horse area north of Preston
  • Trains are running at reduced speeds at Hellifield because of flooding in the area
  • Trains are running at reduced speeds between Leeds and Harrogate due to flooding
  • Services between Sheffield and Manchester affected by flooding at Edale - no services to Manchester and speed restriction towards Sheffield