Train lines near York blocked for safety inspection

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 12:02 · Archive

Train lines between Thirsk and York have been blocked for a safety inspection.

Train lines between Thirsk and York have been blocked following a safety issue. TransPennine Express said the blockage was due to a safety inspection of the track in that section.

Disruption was expected to continue until midday on 15 October. The operator warned that delays could be expected on two key routes: services from Redcar Central towards Manchester Airport and from Newcastle towards Liverpool Lime Street.

A TransPennine Express spokesperson said that engineers were on site to investigate the issue.

How it is being reported

• Train lines near York blocked due to safety issue - delays on key routesTrain lines have been blocked following an incident close to York.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 15 Oct, 11:33
• Train lines near York blocked due to safety issue - delays on key routesTrain lines have been blocked following an incident close to York.The Press (York) · 15 Oct, 11:33

In this story: TransPennine Express · York · Thirsk · Manchester Airport · Newcastle · Liverpool Lime Street · Redcar Central

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