Trains in Sheffield CANCELLED and delayed after lightning strike on signals

Trains in Leeds have been hit by delays and cancellations after lightning strikes struck signalling systems.

By The Newsroom

Published 27th Jul 2018, 11:03 BST

Updated 27th Jul 2018, 11:07 BST

All lines are blocked on train services running between Sheffield and York, CrossCountry said.

The disruption is being caused by a lightning strike on a signalling system based in York, according to initial reports

"DISRUPTION: Due to lightning damaging the signalling system between Leeds and York all lines are blocked.

"Train services running through these stations will be delayed through the area."

More to follow.