Passengers are being warned of disruption to train services between Huddersfield and Leeds on the next two weekends.

People travelling between Huddersfield and Leeds on Saturday and Sunday May 6 and 7 and Saturday and Sunday May 13 and 14 are being urged to check before they travel.

Train services will be disrupted as major works continue at and near Morley Railway Station.

Over the two weekends, engineers working on the TransPennine Route Upgrade will renew drainage around the station, complete signalling testing and install a new footbridge at Lady Anne level crossing in Batley. This work is all in preparation for nine days of upgrades in June.

Natalie Hewitt, senior sponsor for the TransPennine Route Upgrade, said: “We want to remind passengers that our engineers will be undertaking some important preparation work at Morley station and in Batley over two weekends in May.

“We know how crucial it is to keep people moving, so we have worked closely with our colleagues at Northern and TransPennine Express. In instances where trains are unable to run via diversionary routes, buses will keep passengers on the move.

“We’re really grateful for the patience and understanding of our passengers while this work takes place and we look forward to opening the new station later this year.”

TransPennine Express and Northern will keep passengers on the move by a mixture of diversionary routes and rail replacement buses.

Some trains will be diverted via Wakefield while some services between Huddersfield/Brighouse and Leeds via Dewsbury will be replaced by buses.

Those planning to travel should check their journey before setting off via National Rail Enquiries or their train operator’s website.

Chris Nutton, major projects director for TransPennine Express, said: “As major upgrade work to transform Morley station takes place, including improved accessibility at the station, which will provide huge benefits for customers travelling between York and Manchester, there will be some service alterations for TransPennine Express services.

“Customers are advised to check carefully for the latest service alterations before they travel on our website www.tpexpress.co.uk/travel-updates/changes-to-train-times; updates will also be available on our social media channels.”

This preparatory work is in advance of the next stage of Morley station upgrades, scheduled to take place from June 17-25.

The TransPennine Route Upgrade involves the delivery of a fully electrified railway between Manchester and York, with improvements to stations along the route and upgrades to a number of bridges and level crossings.

What to expect on Saturday May 6 and Saturday May 13

TransPennine Express services will be diverted between Huddersfield and Leeds via Wakefield. Passengers should check before they travel and allow extra time, as these journeys will take up to 15 minutes longer.

For passengers travelling to and from Deighton, Mirfield, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, Batley, Morley and Cottingley, replacement bus services will run between Huddersfield and Leeds.

Northern services between Manchester Victoria/Wigan and Leeds via Brighouse and Dewsbury will be diverted between Sowerby Bridge and Leeds via Halifax and Bradford Interchange and will not call at Brighouse, Mirfield, Dewsbury, Batley or Morley.

A rail replacement bus service will run between Halifax and Leeds, calling at Brighouse, Mirfield, Dewsbury, Batley and Morley.

What to expect on Sunday May 7 and Sunday May 14

TransPennine Express services will be diverted between Huddersfield and Leeds via Wakefield. Passengers should check before they travel and allow extra time, as these journeys will take up to 15 minutes longer.

For passengers travelling to and from Deighton, Mirfield, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, Batley, Morley and Cottingley, replacement bus services will run between Huddersfield and Leeds.