Currently there are 24 route disruptions and 46 station updates
Routes
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 23/11/2025 16:53
Due to urgent repairs to the railway between Corkickle and Whitehaven the line is closed.
Impact
Train services running through these stations will be terminated at Corkickle and restarted from Whitehaven. Disruption is expected until the end of the day on 31/03/26.
Customer advice
Services between Corkickle and Whitehaven are being disrupted due to urgent repairs the railway.
Network Rail continue to complete the works on Bransty Tunnel, Whitehaven. The line is closed between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions). Disruption is expected until Spring 2026.
Effect on service:
Train services are unable to run between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions).
Train services between Lancaster/Barrow-in-Furness and Carlisle will terminate at Corkickle and restart between Whitehaven and Carlisle.
Train services between Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness/Lancaster will terminate at Whitehaven and restart at Corkickle.
Rail replacement buses will operate between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions),
Replacement transport:
Road transport will operate between Corkickle and Whitehaven.
Please speak to station staff, see on-line journey planners or consult Customer Information Screens for departure times.
Please see station information posters for the location of bus pick up points.
Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.Additional Info
For a video in relation to this disruption, please see... https://vimeo.com/1114787209?fl=pl&fe=ti
For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up-to-date train running information.
For live real time journey updates on board your train please visit journeycheck.com/northern, message us on X.com @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00), or search for #NorthernUpdates
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern or TransPennine Express within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/ or speak to a member of staff where available.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
Improvement works
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 03/09/2025 00:16
Due to urgent repairs to a bridge at South Bank:
How does it affect your service:
Train services running through this station will be running non stop between Middlesbrough and Redcar Central. South Bank will not be served. Disruption is expected until 16:00 28/06.
Our advice to our customers:
Services between Middlesbrough and Saltburn are currently being disrupted due to an unsafe footbridge at South Bank.
Effect on service:
Middlesbrough to Saltburn services will not call at South Bank, in this direction only.
Road Transport details.
To assist customers to complete their journey, a shuttle bus has been provided between Middlesbrough, South Bank & Redcar Central. This will be operated by E-Travel.
Customers at South Bank travelling towards Saltburn should board the shuttle service and then connect at Redcar Central for Northern services towards Saltburn.
Journey times will be extended by 10 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.
Please see station information posters for the bus pick up points.
Other places to get more information:
For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up to date train running information.
For live real time journey updates, please visit journeycheck.com/northern or X (tweet) our team @northernassist
To re-plan your journey please visit nationalrail.co.uk
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates
Other train service updates (2)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 20:37
20:23 Saltburn to Darlington due 21:19 will be started from Middlesbrough.
It will no longer call at Saltburn, Marske, Longbeck, Redcar East and Redcar Central.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
Please travel on the next Northern train where available or visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates for any alternative options and for more information during times of disruption.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay -
Last Updated 05/12/2025 21:04
20:58 Saltburn to Darlington due 21:54 will be started from Redcar Central.
It will no longer call at Saltburn, Marske, Longbeck and Redcar East.
This is due to a fault on a train.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
Please travel on the next Northern train where available or visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates for any alternative options and for more information during times of disruption.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
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Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 19:55
20:16 Halifax to Hull due 22:02 will be cancelled.
This is due to passengers causing a disturbance on this train.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
Other train service updates (2)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 21:08
20:14 Hull to Halifax due 22:07 will be terminated at Bradford Interchange.
It will no longer call at Halifax.
It has been delayed at Hull and is now 23 minutes late.
This is due to a safety inspection on a train earlier today.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
Please travel on the next Northern train where available or visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates for any alternative options and for more information during times of disruption.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay -
Last Updated 05/12/2025 21:08
22:21 Halifax to Hull due 00:10 will be started from Bradford Interchange.
It will no longer call at Halifax.
This is due to a safety inspection on a train earlier today.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
Please travel on the next Northern train where available or visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates for any alternative options and for more information during times of disruption.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
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Train cancellations (2)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 20:16
22:23 Whitby to Middlesbrough due 23:51 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on a train earlier.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
Please travel on the next Northern train where available or visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates for any alternative options and for more information during times of disruption.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay -
Last Updated 05/12/2025 20:16
20:43 Middlesbrough to Whitby due 22:16 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on a train earlier.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
Please travel on the next Northern train where available or visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates for any alternative options and for more information during times of disruption.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
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Other train service updates (2)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 20:21
20:05 Leeds to Nottingham due 21:59 was terminated at Wakefield Kirkgate.
It will no longer call at Barnsley, Meadowhall, Sheffield, Dronfield, Chesterfield, Alfreton, Langley Mill, Ilkeston and Nottingham.
This is due to vandalism on this train.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
Please travel on the next Northern train where available or visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates for any alternative options and for more information during times of disruption.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay -
Last Updated 05/12/2025 19:19
21:15 Nottingham to Leeds due 23:17 will be terminated at Sheffield.
It will no longer call at Meadowhall, Barnsley, Wakefield Kirkgate and Leeds.
This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
Please travel on the next Northern train where available or visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates for any alternative options and for more information during times of disruption.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
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Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 21:07
21:33 Manchester Piccadilly to Hadfield due 22:11 will no longer call at Glossop.
It will be starting late from Manchester Piccadilly and is expected to be 6 minutes late.
This is due to train crew being delayed.
Further Info
We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
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Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 18:06
20:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road due 21:37 will be cancelled.
This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
Formation alerts (2)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:06
Facilities on the 23:36 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:37.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:06
Facilities on the 21:46 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street due 22:56.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 21:04
21:08 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport due 22:28 will be starting late from Liverpool Lime Street and is expected to be 7 minutes late.
This is due to train crew being delayed.
Further Info
We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 03/09/2025 00:16
Due to urgent repairs to a bridge at South Bank:
How does it affect your service:
Train services running through this station will be running non stop between Middlesbrough and Redcar Central. South Bank will not be served. Disruption is expected until 16:00 28/06.
Our advice to our customers:
Services between Middlesbrough and Saltburn are currently being disrupted due to an unsafe footbridge at South Bank.
Effect on service:
Middlesbrough to Saltburn services will not call at South Bank, in this direction only.
Road Transport details.
To assist customers to complete their journey, a shuttle bus has been provided between Middlesbrough, South Bank & Redcar Central. This will be operated by E-Travel.
Customers at South Bank travelling towards Saltburn should board the shuttle service and then connect at Redcar Central for Northern services towards Saltburn.
Journey times will be extended by 10 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.
Please see station information posters for the bus pick up points.
Other places to get more information:
For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up to date train running information.
For live real time journey updates, please visit journeycheck.com/northern or X (tweet) our team @northernassist
To re-plan your journey please visit nationalrail.co.uk
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 23/11/2025 16:53
Due to urgent repairs to the railway between Corkickle and Whitehaven the line is closed.
Impact
Train services running through these stations will be terminated at Corkickle and restarted from Whitehaven. Disruption is expected until the end of the day on 31/03/26.
Customer advice
Services between Corkickle and Whitehaven are being disrupted due to urgent repairs the railway.
Network Rail continue to complete the works on Bransty Tunnel, Whitehaven. The line is closed between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions). Disruption is expected until Spring 2026.
Effect on service:
Train services are unable to run between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions).
Train services between Lancaster/Barrow-in-Furness and Carlisle will terminate at Corkickle and restart between Whitehaven and Carlisle.
Train services between Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness/Lancaster will terminate at Whitehaven and restart at Corkickle.
Rail replacement buses will operate between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions),
Replacement transport:
Road transport will operate between Corkickle and Whitehaven.
Please speak to station staff, see on-line journey planners or consult Customer Information Screens for departure times.
Please see station information posters for the location of bus pick up points.
Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.Additional Info
For a video in relation to this disruption, please see... https://vimeo.com/1114787209?fl=pl&fe=ti
For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up-to-date train running information.
For live real time journey updates on board your train please visit journeycheck.com/northern, message us on X.com @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00), or search for #NorthernUpdates
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern or TransPennine Express within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/ or speak to a member of staff where available.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
Formation alerts (1)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 16:42
Facilities on the 19:45 Barrow-In-Furness to Manchester Victoria due 21:52.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 5.
Other train service updates (2)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 20:01
18:29 Manchester Airport to Barrow-In-Furness due 20:53 will no longer call at Carnforth, Silverdale, Arnside, Grange-Over-Sands, Kents Bank, Cark & Cartmel, Ulverston, Dalton and Roose.
It has been delayed at Chorley and is now 31 minutes late.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident near the railway earlier today.
Further Info
We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates. -
Last Updated 05/12/2025 19:54
19:29 Manchester Airport to Barrow-In-Furness due 21:53 is being delayed at Manchester Piccadilly and is now expected to be 8 minutes late.
This is due to a fault on a train.
Further Info
We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
Improvement works
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 03/09/2025 00:16
Due to urgent repairs to a bridge at South Bank:
How does it affect your service:
Train services running through this station will be running non stop between Middlesbrough and Redcar Central. South Bank will not be served. Disruption is expected until 16:00 28/06.
Our advice to our customers:
Services between Middlesbrough and Saltburn are currently being disrupted due to an unsafe footbridge at South Bank.
Effect on service:
Middlesbrough to Saltburn services will not call at South Bank, in this direction only.
Road Transport details.
To assist customers to complete their journey, a shuttle bus has been provided between Middlesbrough, South Bank & Redcar Central. This will be operated by E-Travel.
Customers at South Bank travelling towards Saltburn should board the shuttle service and then connect at Redcar Central for Northern services towards Saltburn.
Journey times will be extended by 10 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.
Please see station information posters for the bus pick up points.
Other places to get more information:
For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up to date train running information.
For live real time journey updates, please visit journeycheck.com/northern or X (tweet) our team @northernassist
To re-plan your journey please visit nationalrail.co.uk
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates
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Formation alerts (1)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:00
Facilities on the 20:17 Leeds to Wigan North Western due 22:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 19:06
20:27 Chester to Leeds due 22:43 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on a train.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
Formation alerts (2)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:00
Facilities on the 20:17 Leeds to Wigan North Western due 22:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:12
Facilities on the 20:57 Manchester Victoria to Leeds due 22:14.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Other train service updates (4)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 21:15
20:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 22:53 is now running as scheduled.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay. -
Last Updated 05/12/2025 10:11
Facilities on the 21:13 Leeds to Manchester Victoria due 22:29.
Toilet facilities are not available on this train.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 18:23
19:57 Manchester Victoria to Leeds due 21:13 will be starting late from Manchester Victoria and is expected to be 8 minutes late.
This is due to train crew being delayed.
Further Info
We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates. -
Last Updated 05/12/2025 19:30
18:43 Leeds to Chester due 21:09 has been delayed at Halifax and is now 8 minutes late.
This is due to a fault on a train.
Further Info
We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
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Formation alerts (5)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:13
Facilities on the 21:21 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 23:02.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:08
Facilities on the 19:58 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 21:36.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 20:08
19:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 21:25 was started from Manchester Piccadilly.
It will no longer call at Manchester Airport.
This is due to trespassers on the railway earlier today.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay. -
Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:13
Facilities on the 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 00:50.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:08
Facilities on the 21:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 23:18.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 21:14
20:58 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 22:33 has been delayed at Blackpool North and is now 12 minutes late.
This is due to train crew being delayed.
Further Info
We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
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Formation alerts (3)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:17
Facilities on the 20:27 Manchester Oxford Road to Southport due 21:47.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:02
Facilities on the 21:30 Manchester Oxford Road to Southport due 22:43.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:02
Facilities on the 19:56 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road due 21:15.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Formation alerts (4)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:05
Facilities on the 19:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate due 21:13.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:00
Facilities on the 20:17 Leeds to Wigan North Western due 22:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 20:35
Facilities on the 22:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate due 00:23.
This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 20:35
19:47 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 22:11 has been delayed at Headbolt Lane and is now 12 minutes late.
This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Other train service updates (2)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 20:48
22:49 Wigan Wallgate to Rochdale due 23:57 will be delayed at Manchester Victoria and is expected to be 15 minutes late.
This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 21:15
20:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 22:53 is now running as scheduled.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
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Formation alerts (1)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:00
Facilities on the 20:17 Leeds to Wigan North Western due 22:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Formation alerts (3)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 08:16
Facilities on the 21:52 Rochdale to Clitheroe due 23:30.
This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 08:16
Facilities on the 23:42 Clitheroe to Blackburn due 00:04.
This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:22
Facilities on the 20:20 Clitheroe to Rochdale due 22:01.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 21:03
21:15 Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North due 22:45 will be starting late from Liverpool Lime Street and is expected to be 10 minutes late.
This is due to train crew being delayed.
Further Info
We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
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Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 19:03
18:24 Carlisle to Leeds due 21:05 has been delayed at Armathwaite and is now 23 minutes late.
This is due to animals on the railway earlier today.
Further Info
For live information, please visit northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates
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Formation alerts (3)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:12
Facilities on the 22:30 Leeds to Sheffield due 23:42.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 08:25
Facilities on the 23:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 00:27.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 08:25
Facilities on the 21:48 Leeds to Sheffield due 22:58.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
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Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 19:17
23:01 Leeds to Sheffield due 00:24 will be cancelled.
This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
Please travel on the next Northern train where available or visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates for any alternative options and for more information during times of disruption.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
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Formation alerts (3)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:12
Facilities on the 22:30 Leeds to Sheffield due 23:42.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 08:25
Facilities on the 21:48 Leeds to Sheffield due 22:58.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
Further Info
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 08:25
Facilities on the 23:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 00:27.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
Further Info
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Train cancellations (2)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 12:31
19:43 York to Bridlington due 21:45 will be cancelled.
This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
Please travel on the next Northern train where available or visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates for any alternative options and for more information during times of disruption.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 12:31
21:56 Bridlington to Hull due 22:41 will be cancelled.
This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
Please travel on the next Northern train where available or visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates for any alternative options and for more information during times of disruption.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
Formation alerts (6)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 08:25
Facilities on the 20:25 Bradford Interchange to Leeds due 21:28.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 08:24
Facilities on the 20:47 Leeds to Huddersfield due 21:22.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:15
Facilities on the 21:56 Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly due 23:10.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:17
Facilities on the 22:25 Southport to Manchester Victoria due 23:48.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:22
Facilities on the 22:52 Rochdale to Blackburn due 00:03.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 06:02
Facilities on the 23:10 Southport to Wigan Wallgate due 23:43.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Other train service updates (7)
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 19:31
19:19 Blackpool North to York due 21:57 will be terminated at Leeds.
It will no longer call at Garforth, Church Fenton and York.
It is being delayed at Blackpool North and is now expected to be 17 minutes late.
This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
Please travel on the next Northern train where available or visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates for any alternative options and for more information during times of disruption.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 20:35
19:47 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 22:11 has been delayed at Headbolt Lane and is now 12 minutes late.
This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 20:08
19:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 21:25 was started from Manchester Piccadilly.
It will no longer call at Manchester Airport.
This is due to trespassers on the railway earlier today.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 19:10
19:57 Sheffield to Hull due 21:17 will be started from Doncaster.
It will no longer call at Sheffield and Meadowhall.
This is due to passengers causing a disturbance on a train.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 19:59
20:05 Doncaster to Hull due 21:14 will be starting late from Doncaster and is expected to be 22 minutes late.
This is due to passengers causing a disturbance on a train earlier today.
Further Info
For live information, please visit northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 20:35
20:18 Blackburn to Manchester Victoria due 21:08 will no longer call at Salford Crescent and Salford Central.
It has been delayed at Blackburn and is now 13 minutes late.
This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.
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Last Updated 05/12/2025 20:13
21:11 Metrocentre to Morpeth due 21:42 will be started from Newcastle.
It will no longer call at Metrocentre and Dunston.
This is due to trespassers on the railway earlier today.
Further Info
For live information, please visit northernrailway.co.uk/stations and select the station you are travelling from, or message us @northernassist on X (formerly Twitter).
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates
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All other routes have a good service. For live updates see our journey check page.
Stations
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Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Adlington Cheshire station.
Customers are advised that there have been loose paving slabs reports on Platform 2 at this station. Customers are requested to take care when boarding/alighting trains, and moving about the station.
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The ticket office will be closed from 15:15 on 05/12/2025 until the end of the day at Alnmouth For Alnwick station.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Ashburys station.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Blackpool South station.
The ticket office will be closed :
From 18:20 on 01/12/2025 until the end of the day
From 18:20 on 03/12/2025 until the end of the day
From 18:20 on 04/12/2025 until the end of the day
From 18:20 on 05/12/2025 until the end of the day at Brinnington station.When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.
At Broad Green station, the following issues have been reported:
The ticket office is closed.
Owing to uneven surfaces passengers should take extra care.
Due to on-going refurbishment work the ticket office at this station will be closed until further notice. A ticket vending machine is available.When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.
There is no lighting at the station at Burneside station.
Please take extra care when alighting at this station.
Owing to slippery surfaces passengers should take extra care at Burnley Manchester Road station.
There is no lighting at the station at Burscough Bridge station.
Please take extra care when alighting at this station.
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Congleton station.
When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.
There is no lighting at the station at Corbridge station.
Due to a fault with the lighting on the platforms, passengers should take extra care when using this station.
The ticket office will be closed from 14:30 on 08/12/2025 until the end of the day at Daisy Hill station.
When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Davenport station.
Customers who require a ticket are advised to purchase from the Northern App or from the ticket office. During the hours when the ticket office is closed and you wish to pay using cash, please purchase your ticket from the conductor on board the train.
At Dinting station, the following issues have been reported:
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care.
The ticket vending machines are out of order.
Customers are advised to board and alight trains using the middle doors of the train at Dinting due to loose platform edge stones. Network Rail are aware of the issue and will repair the stones as quickly as possible.There is no lighting on platform 1 at Driffield station.
Due to a fault with the lighting on the platform 1 (towards Hull), passengers should take extra care when using this station. The lights on platform 2 (towards Bridlington) are working.
The ticket office will be closed from 06/12/2025 until the end of the day at Eccles station.
When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.
The ticket office will be closed :
From 14:30 on 13/12/2025 until the end of the day
From 14:30 on 14/12/2025 until the end of the day at Eccleston Park station.When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.
At Edge Hill station, the following issues have been reported:
Owing to poor lighting on the platforms passengers should take extra care.
Customers are advised to take extra care when boarding and alighting services.For passengers who need assistance please speak to a member of station staff or contact the Northern Passenger Assistance team on 0800 138 5560.
The ticket office will be closed from 14:40 on 11/12/2025 until the end of the day at Edge Hill station.
When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.
At Fairfield station, the following issues have been reported:
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care.
Reports of loose coping stones on the platform edge at Platform 1Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Gorton station.
The ticket office will be closed :
From 18:15 on 01/12/2025 until the end of the day
From 18:15 on 04/12/2025 until the end of the day
From 18:15 on 05/12/2025 until the end of the day
From 18:15 on 06/12/2025 until the end of the day at Grange-Over-Sands station.All toilets are out of order at Halifax station.
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Hartlepool station.
Owing to uneven surface on platform 1 passengers should take extra care at Hoscar station.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Hyde Central station.
Reports of platform 2 loose coping stones near the entrance of the station
There is no lighting on platform 1 at Irlam station.
Due to a fault with station lighting on Platform 2 at this station, customers are asked to take care when moving about the station.
The lifts will be out of order between Platform 3 and the overbridge from 06:16 on 14/10/2025 until further notice at Lancaster station.
The lift between the overbridge and platform 3 is currently out of service. Customers who require step free access at this station should speak to a member of staff, or contact the Northern Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060 for further assistance. Step free access is available by an alternative walking route, please speak to station staff for further assistance.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Littleborough station.
The lifts will be out of order between platform 2 and the rest of the station from now until further notice at Low Moor station.
Customers who require step free access to/from platform 2 should speak to a member of staff, or contact the Northern Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060 for further assistance.
At Manchester Airport station, the following issues have been reported:
The ticket office is closed.
The automatic ticket barriers are not in use.There are currently no ticket selling facilities at this station. Station staff are on-site and able to offer assistance.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Mossley Hill station.
The ticket vending machines are out of order at North Road station.
Customers who require a ticket are advised to purchase from the Northern App or from the ticket office. During the hours when the ticket office is closed and you wish to pay using cash, please purchase your ticket from the conductor on board the train.
At Northwich station, the following issues have been reported:
The ticket office will be closed from 21:58 on 01/07/2025 until 23:59 on 31/12/2025.
Due to ongoing refurbishment work, the station ticket office will be closed until the end of 2025. Ticket vending machines are available and staff are on site to assist between 07:00-12:30 Monday to Saturday.Owing to uneven coping stone on platform 1 passengers should take extra care at Prescot station.
The ticket office will be closed from 13:25 on 03/12/2025 until 07:00 on 06/12/2025 at Redcar Central station.
There is a ticket vending machine at the station.
The lifts will be out of order between platform 1 and platform 2 from now until further notice at Shipley station.
Step free access is still available to all platforms.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Smithy Bridge station.
Passengers should take extra care on Platform 1 at this station due to loose coping stones. Passengers should take extra care on Platform 2 at this station due to damage to the platform surface.
Owing to uneven surfaces passengers should take extra care at St Annes-On-The-Sea station.
There is no lighting on the platforms at Steeton & Silsden station.
Due to a fault with the lighting on platform 2, passengers should take extra care when using this station.
Owing to uneven surfaces passengers should take extra care at Todmorden station.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at West Allerton station.
The ticket office will be closed from now until further notice at Whiston station.
The ticket office will be closed :
From 16:00 on 10/12/2025 until 17:45 on 10/12/2025
From 16:00 on 11/12/2025 until 17:45 on 11/12/2025 at Whitehaven station.When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Wigton station.
Passenger Information during Disruption
Feedback from customers consistently tells us that the flow of information about train services that are experiencing disruption is a priority for them and is an area we need to focus on more strongly. Whilst it is recognised the Northern have the responsibility for managing their relationship with their own customers, the interconnected nature of the rail industry dictates that a coordinated approach to the provision of passenger information during major delays/disruption is appropriate and important.
Customer information pledges
Whilst we always try our best to make your journey as simple as possible, we understand that, sometimes things don’t always go to plan when travelling by rail.
Customers across rail industry, tell us that this is an area, we need to improve, which is why Northern has been working closely with other train operators, Network Rail and the Rail Delivery group as part of the Smarter information programme.
The Smarter information programme
This programme aims to achieve a step change in customer experience through providing you with improved information, when and how you wish to receive it.
Across the rail industry, we have now agreed a set of pledges, which outline what you can expect, before, during and after your journey.
What do the Customer Information Pledges say?
The customer information pledges
- Show we care by listening to our customers and putting their needs first
- Commit to a set of guiding principles that will bring real consistency to customers who choose to travel by train
- Bring together best practice from across the rail industry and other industries, to support you during disruption, enabling you to get to your destination as quickly as possible
You can view the Rail Delivery Group customer information pledges here
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