RAIL services between Selby and York face delays of up to 45 minutes tonight, due to a broken down train on the line.

The delays will affect CrossCountry, East Coast, Grand Central and Northern Rail services in to and out of York, and also to Doncaster and London Kings Cross.

A Network Rail spokesman said the delays would continue until further notice, and anyone planning to travel by rail this evening should use the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner, or phone TrainTracker on 08712 004950.