Passengers at Leeds train station are set to face disruption for the rest of the day after a morning of commuter chaos

By Daniel Sheridan
Published 30th May 2019, 15:21 BST
Disruption at Leeds train station.Disruption at Leeds train station.
Disruption at Leeds train station.
A 'trespass incident' that began at around 7.15am this morning and shut the entire station and blocked all lines is continuing to cause delays for commuters in Leeds.

Disruption is expected for the rest of the day at Leeds City Station but the station has re-opened, Metro Travel News said.

Many Northern lines were impacted while commuters faced hours of waiting and delays due to the closure of the station.

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Disruption at Leeds train station.Disruption at Leeds train station.
Disruption at Leeds train station.

A man was safely removed from harms way, British Transport Police said.

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The incident was resolved at around 9.48am this morning while passengers were stuck on trains and on the concourse of the station.

British Transport Police West Yorkshire tweeted: "Leeds station update: A man has now been safely removed from harms way. We are now working with @networkrail to resume train services as soon as possible.