Tractor on railway line causes delays

A tractor has caused delays to train services after ploughing onto the tracks in West Yorkshire.

The vehicle, which was carrying a trailer, damaged tracks and demolished a gantry at Fitzwilliam, near Wakefield, at 8.55pm on Wednesday 15 August.

The tractor was removed early this morning but passengers were warned of delays on routes including Leeds, London, Glasgow and Plymouth due to repair work.

Disruption is expected until 6.00pm, when all lines are expected to be open.

No injuries were reported and no arrests have been made.

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