Points failure near Selby causes major disruption to rail services in Yorkshire

Due to a points failure in the Selby area, Rail travel in and out of Selby station was blocked for part of this morning (January 6th 2026) causing significant disruption to all rail services between York and Leeds. 

 “A points failure between Selby and Leeds and York means that some lines are blocked. As a result, trains running through these stations may be delayed by up to 50 minutes, revised, or diverted,” said a spokesperson for Network Rail. 

The initial statement was that disruption was expected until 8am, but at ten past eight and there was no news of the problem being fixed yet.

Ticket restrictions have been lifted during this and Northern tickets will be accepted, at no extra cost, on TransPennine Express services via any reasonable route.


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POSTSCRIPT 9.00 am - NETWORK RAIL ANNOUNCEMENT


The points failure between Selby and Leeds / York has been rectified, allowing trains to run again on all lines. Whilst a normal timetable is reinstated, trains between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 09:30.

Advice for Northern customers:

Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.

Additionally, your ticket can be used at no extra cost on TransPennine Express services between Leeds and York.

Additional information:

There was a points failure near Hambleton West Junction earlier this morning. Network Rail have now fixed the issue.

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