TRAIN services running between Leeds and Apperley Bridge will be cancelled or delayed this afternoon, Northern has said.

Due to a speed restriction over a faulty track, trains are having to run slower  and will be cancelled or delayed by up to 10 minutes.

In a tweet, posted at 1.53pm today, Northern said: “Due to a speed restriction over defective track between Leeds and Apperley Bridge trains have to run at reduced speed on this line.

“Services running through these stations will be cancelled or delayed by up to 10 minutes.”