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Landslip blocks all services between two major train stations

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Officials have warned it could take hours to clear the tracks
Officials have warned it could take hours to clear the tracks

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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Commuters face huge delays after a landslide closed train services between Leeds and Huddersfield (stock image)Credit: Getty - Contributor

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."

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

"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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Jane Matthews

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