Lines closed and trains cancelled at Wakefield Westgate due to track-side fire

A fire near Westgate station has led to travel disruption in Wakefield.

LNER has shared that their services in Yorkshire are experiencing disruption due to a track-side fire near Wakefield Westgate and ongoing high temperatures affecting the rail network.

Fire at Westgate station. (Image: Gary Geordie French)

placeholder image — Fire at Westgate station. (Image: Gary Geordie French)

Whilst the emergency services attend the incident, trains are unable to run through the station in both directions until further notice.

Rail replacement transport has been set up between Leeds, Wakefield, and Doncaster.

Some late-notice cancellations are affecting routes and passengers are encouraged to plan ahead and review real-time updates directly via the LNER Travel Updates page before heading to the station.

Major disruption is expected until 6pm.

Further updates to come.