Dewsbury landslip to cause rail delays until Monday

The wall, near Dewsbury station, crumbled on Wednesday morning, Network Rail said

A landslip which has affected a railway line in Dewsbury will cause disruption until Monday, Network Rail has said.

One of two lines in the area is shut and the closure is causing problems for trains between Leeds and Huddersfield.

Some services have been diverted but are not calling at Morley, Batley, Dewsbury, Mirfield or Brighouse.

Matt Rice from Network Rail said engineers are "working flat out" to fix the line and services should return to normal on Monday.

Part of a wall, near Thornhill Road, collapsed on Wednesday and caused a landslip stretching over several metres directly next to the railway line, the organisation said.

One of two lines is closed as a result of the landslip between Dewsbury and Ravensthorpe

Transpennine Express and Northern rail services are affected by the disruption.

Although the line is open in the opposite direction, this route has also been experiencing delays.

A rail replacement bus has been requested for stations between Leeds and Huddersfield, National Rail said.

Mr Rice, route director for Network Rail's north and east route, said: "I know this will be disruptive for some passengers over the next few days and into the weekend.

"I am sorry for the inconvenience caused, and would like to thank them and our lineside communities for their patience while the repairs take place."