Landslip blocks all train services between Leeds and Huddersfield – as commuters face huge delays

A LANDSLIDE has today closed train services between Leeds and Huddersfield - causing travel chaos.

Commuters are now being warned of huge delays after the slip blocked the tracks in Dewsbury.

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Trains are now having to be diverted around the landslide, with services expected to be impacted until around 3pm.

Traffic monitor Inrix states: "Services being diverted on Northern and Trans Pennine Express Southbound between Leeds and Huddersfield due to landslip at Dewsbury.

"Services may divert where possible. Expect delays Northbound."

National Rail said: "Due to a landslip between Leeds and Huddersfield, some lines are blocked.

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"As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or diverted via Bradford Interchange.

"Morley, Batley, Dewsbury, Mirfield and Brighouse will not be served."

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