THERE are major rail delays this evening after a vehicle collided with a bridge.
It happened between Leeds and Garforth and all lines are blocked.
⚠️Due to a road vehicle colliding with a bridge between #Leeds and #Garforth all lines are blocked. Trains running through these stations will be delayed. Disruption is expected until further notice.
— TPE Customer Assist (@TPEassist) July 21, 2021
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.https://t.co/rJJR2XzwaD pic.twitter.com/xWB1UmB03c
TransPennine Express said this evening: "Trains running through these stations will be delayed. Disruption is expected until further notice.
"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause."
Disruption is expected until 9pm and is affecting CrossCountry, Northern and TransPennine Express trains.
There are some delayed services in and out of Bradford Interchange.
ℹ️ #Garforth - A road vehicle colliding with a bridge between Leeds and Micklefield means trains will run at a reduced speed. Trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 20 minutes.
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) July 21, 2021
Delays have also been caused by trespassers on the railway between Blackburn and Accrington, causing disruption between these stations.
Trains may be delayed by up to 40 minutes or revised.
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