A RAILWAY line in the Bradford district - which was forced to close due to a landslip - is still on course to reopen at the end of this month, according to transport bosses.

Cracks emerged in an embankment close to Baildon's railway station in February.

The line, which runs between Bradford Forster Square and Ilkley, has been shut since then - but it is expected to reopen soon.

Network Rail staff have been working around-the-clock on the lineNetwork Rail staff have been working around-the-clock on the line (Image: Newsquest)

Today, a Network Rail spokesperson told the Telegraph & Argus: "Work is progressing well at the site of a landslip in Baildon.

"Our teams are continuing to work around-the-clock and services are expected to resume by the end of June.

"We want to thank passengers and local residents for the continued patience and understanding while we carry out this essential work."

The line had been due to reopen in March - but Network Rail previously said its engineers had been "unable to make any meaningful progress on site for several weeks" for safety reasons.

Work has also been taking place to demolish two properties by the line as they were deemed to be structurally unsafe following the landslip.

Network Rail said it "deeply sympathised" with the homeowners affected and would continue to make "every effort to look after their interests".