⚠️ Penistone Line Weekend Disruption & Travel Warning – July & August 2025 ⚠️

Engineering Works: Huddersfield–Lockwood

Passengers are advised that essential engineering works will take place on the Penistone Line between Huddersfield and Lockwood on weekends throughout July & August.

As a result:

  • No train services will operate between Huddersfield and Lockwood on affected dates.

  • A rail replacement bus service will run between the two stations.

  • Passengers travelling towards Sheffield should allow extra time for their journey.

Please check before you travel via National Rail Enquiries.

🚨 Sheffield Tramlines Weekend – 26th & 27th July

Heading to Sheffield Tramlines Festival? Please be aware that train services on the Penistone Line may be extremely busy over the weekend of 26th & 27th July, especially on services to and from Sheffield.

To help everyone travel safely:

  • Allow extra time for your journey.

  • Be prepared for crowded trains, particularly in the afternoons and evenings.

  • Consider travelling earlier or later to avoid peak festival crowds.

We appreciate your patience during this busy period and thank you for travelling with us.

Engineering Weekend Dates

  • Saturday 26th July & Sunday 27th July
  • Saturday 2nd August & Sunday 3rd August
  • Saturday 9th August & Sunday 10th August
  • Saturday 16th August & Sunday 17th August

Events Taking Place during Engineering Dates

  • Sheffield: Tramlines Festival (Saturday 26th & 27th July)

Football Matches taking place during Engineering Dates

Friendly Matches

  • Huddersfield vs Burnley (15:00) Saturday 26th July

Championship

  • Sheffield United vs Bristol City (17:30) Saturday 9th August
  • Sheffield Wednesday vs Stoke City (15:00) Saturday 16th August

League One

  • Huddersfield vs Leyton Orient (15:00) Saturday 2nd August
  • Barnsley vs Burton (15:00) Saturday 9th August
  • Barnsley vs Bolton (15:00) Saturday 16th August

Further updates and future engineering works will be posted on our website and social media in due course.

Thank you for choosing to travel on the Penistone Line.