Track renewal, tunnel repairs and earthworks near Menston will lead to rail replacement buses and timetable changes across parts of West Yorkshire on 18–19 and 25–26 July.

Network Rail will install new rails and sleepers over almost 1.9km of track to improve ride quality and reliability. Alongside this, brickwork and stone will be repaired over 500 metres at Esholt Tunnel to keep the structure in good condition and prevent future issues that could affect train services. Teams will also manage lineside vegetation and stabilise embankments to reduce the risk of ground movement and maintain safe, dependable operations.

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On Saturday 18 July and Saturday 25 July, buses will replace trains between Ilkley and Shipley.

On Sunday 19 July and Sunday 26 July, LNER services that usually start or finish at Bradford Forster Square will instead start and terminate at Leeds. Northern will operate rail replacement buses between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley/Ilkley. In addition, on those Sundays:

- Trains between Leeds and Skipton will make extra stops at Kirkstall Forge and Apperley Bridge.

- Trains between Bradford Forster Square and Skipton will be diverted to start/terminate at Leeds and will not call at Frizinghall.

- Trains between Leeds and Bradford Forster Square will not run.

- Trains between Leeds/Bradford Forster Square and Ilkley will not run.

Karen Duffy, Network Rail Operations Director, said: "Across the weekends of 18-19 and 25-26 July, we’re carrying out essential track renewal, tunnel repairs and earthwork improvements to keep the railway safe and reliable for passengers. We’re sorry to anyone whose journey is affected and grateful to passengers and residents for their patience while we complete these upgrades, which will help deliver smoother and more dependable journeys in the future."