Rail replacement buses are continuing at Leeds railway station to take passengers to York and Doncaster station, to continue their journeys via an alternative route.

It follows the closure of Leeds railway station due to what was described as a "trespass incident".

The incident at Leeds railway station which has caused major delays to rail services is over, according to British Transport Police (BTP).

Services are expected to get back running shortly, according to BTP in West Yorkshire.

People hoping to get the train to, from or through Leeds are being warned to delay their journey until later by Network Rail.

The station, including platforms and concourses, has been closed for some time because of a "trespass incident" which has been ongoing since 07:30 but which is now said to be "resolved".

Network Rail and British Transport Police have thanked those affected for their patience, with many passengers having to continue their journeys by using different means of transport.

The incident at Leeds railway station which has caused major delays to rail services is over, according to British Transport Police (BTP).

Services are expected to get back running shortly, according to BTP in West Yorkshire.

Passengers at Leeds railway station wanting to travel to Doncaster and York are being diverted to replacement bus services:

Lines into Leeds station are currently blocked and services severely disrupted due to a "trespasser on the railway".

One member of staff said the disruption could last for "another five hours".

Yorkshire Ambulance's Hazardous Area Response Team is also at the scene along with an incident response unit.

Jonny McGuigan
Social Media Specialist, BBC Yorkshire

Passengers at Leeds railway station are being told by staff that it could be closed into the afternoon.

It follows what's being called a "trespass incident", which has been ongoing since about 07:30.

Earlier, passengers at the station were asked to leave the site unless their journeys were "absolutely necessary".

Train operator Northern originally said disruption was expected to last until about midday, but station staff have been telling passengers that this could now be later.

Overhead electric wires have been switched off at Leeds railway station while police officers deal with an 'incident'.

Lines into the station are currently "blocked" and services severely disrupted due to a "trespasser on the railway".

Disruption is expected to last until at least 12:00, according to National Rail Enquiries.

Yorkshire Ambulance's Hazardous Area Response Team is also at the scene along with an incident response unit.

Oli Constable
BBC Yorkshire Live

At Sheffield railway station, passengers are being told to make alternative travel arrangements following the "trespass incident" which has brought Leeds station to a standstill.

Many services are either delayed or cancelled, and not just those that are to and from Leeds.

Services to Nottingham, Plymouth and Newcastle are all showing as being disrupted on the boards in the concourse.

The disruption is expected to last until midday, according to the PA announcements at Sheffield, with passengers asked to wait for further announcements.

But many commuters still trying to find a way to get to work.

People wanting to use Leeds railway station are being told disruption to train services there is expected until 12:00.

All services at the station are currently disrupted due to what's described as a "trespass incident":

Buses are arriving to help get people to their destinations as Leeds railway station is closed this morning.

It follows a "trespass incident", according to train operators.

Disruption is currently expected at the station until about midday.

Operator LNER has said eight coaches will be operating between Leeds, York and Doncaster.

Most train services at York railway station are currently delayed.

Image source, Aidan Hutchinson

It's due to an incident at Leeds railway station where services are suspended due to an ongoing "trespass" incident.

Passengers at Leeds have been asked to leave platforms and are being held on the concourse.

According to National Rail Enquiries, external, there's major disruption to services at York railway station.

Major delays are continuing at Leeds railway station due to what's being described as a "trespass incident".

Departure boards show all services are currently affected:

Disruption is expected until at least 09:15.

For the very latest updates, visit the National Rail Enquiries website here, external.

Passengers are being warned that trains are currently unable to run through Leeds railway station and they should expect delays.

This was the scene at the station a short time ago:

Image source, Robert Monk

Rail services are being affected due to what's being called a "trespass incident".

Some lines are currently blocked and trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised, according to National Rail Enquiries.

Disruption is expected until at least 09:15.

For the very latest updates, visit the National Rail Enquiries website here, external.

Passengers at Leeds railway station are being warned an ongoing incident there may cause delays:

BBC Weather

The morning will start cloudy, but should stay largely dry, with occasional drizzle.

Cloud will break at times during the day with some spells of warm sunshine likely.

Tonight should remain dry and mild:

A large fire at a scrapyard in South Yorkshire is now under control, according to the fire service.

Image source, South Yorkshire Fire Service

People living near Boulder Bridge Lane scrapyard were warned to shut their windows as smoke headed towards Barnsley.

At the height of the blaze, Jonathan Dyson, from the fire service, said: “We’ve got six appliances at this incident, but people should be assured half of these are for water-carrying and the fire is under control."

Image source, South Yorkshire Fire Service

A crane and two trailers were involved in the fire and, according to the fire service.

It added: "If you heard explosions, this is due to some cylinders which were involved too."

BBC News Travel

If you're making a journey on the rails in Yorkshire this Thursday morning, most services appear to be running to time so far.

For all the latest live updates from the county's main railway stations, click on the links below:

• York Station, external
• Leeds Station, external
• Sheffield Station, external
• Hull Station, external
• Doncaster Station, external
• Wakefield Westgate, external
• Bradford Interchange, external
• Bradford Forster Square, external

A man found dead at a house in Hull earlier this week has been named by police.

Adrian Colin Carter, 57, was found at a property in Beverley Road on Tuesday afternoon, said Humberside Police.

A post-mortem examination carried out to ascertain the cause of Mr Carter's death has proved inconclusive, said the force.

Anyone who has seen Mr Carter since 17 May has been asked to contact police.

Detectives say the investigation into his death is ongoing.

Hull FC sign St Helens winger Adam Swift on a two-year contract starting next season.

Gary Ballance's unbeaten 83 puts Yorkshire in a strong position against Hampshire before rain ends play early on day three.

An integrated care centre in Hull, named after the city's famous Bee Lady fundraiser, has been so successful in keeping frail people out of hospital it could be copied across the country.

Image source, Hull City Council

Health chiefs say the Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre has reduced pressure on hospital admissions in the area by a third in the year since it opened.

The centre provides a new type of care for elderly and frail people, with medicines, mobility and the needs of carers are all assessed in one place by a team of professionals.

Jean Bishop, from Hull, is famous for raising more than £115,000 for charity while dressed in a giant bee costume.