Rail Delays Disrupt Travel Across York, Clare, Bournemouth

Rail travel in the UK and Ireland faced significant disruptions today due to separate incidents. In northern England, a broken rail between York, Selby, and Doncaster caused delays of up to 30 minutes, with some trains cancelled or diverted and LNER tickets being accepted on alternative routes. Meanwhile, in the West Midlands, train services between Lichfield Trent Valley and Aston were delayed or cancelled after a lorry collided with a bridge, with disruptions expected until noon and compensation offered for significant delays. Additionally, in Ireland, the Sligo to Connolly service experienced major delays due to an earlier incident at a level crossing between Maynooth and Lexlisp. Passengers on all affected routes were advised to check for updates and to retain tickets for possible compensation claims.