Leeds train station: Services disrupted after person spotted on bridge
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All lines at Leeds train station have been blocked after a person was spotted on a bridge. No trains are currently operating in or out of the station and disruption might last for another "5 hours" according to the latest reports although the official statement by Northern train services says that the disruption is expected till 12 pm BST.
#LNERUpdate Due to trespassers on the railway at #Leeds some lines are blocked. Trains running through this station may be delayed.
— London North Eastern Railway (@LNER) May 30, 2019
People are taking to Twitter to express their inconvenience.
Live case of think before your brand jumps on a tag: Leeds station is closed, so @BromptonBicycle tweets it's the "perfect time for a Brompton!" ...except the station is closed as someone's on the tracks threatening suicide.Always check the trend before you newsjack, people! pic.twitter.com/ZiXlwqN4eP
— Lauren McMenemy (@TheContentType) May 30, 2019
LEEDS TRAINS: Services still unable to run through at the moment. Passengers are being allowed onto the station concourse but are unable to access any of the platforms. Major disruption expected until 12pm #CapitalReports
— Capital Yorks News (@CapitalYORNews) May 30, 2019
Passengers at Sheffield railway station are being told to make alternative travel arrangements.
Passengers are being diverted to replacement bus services - to Doncaster and York.One member of staff said disruption could last for 'another five hours' pic.twitter.com/fRlaW0XXGg
— Jonny McGuigan (@jonnymcguigan) May 30, 2019
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