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Currently there are 14 route disruptions and 44 station updates
Routes
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 06/02/2026 15:25
Due to urgent repairs to a bridge at South Bank:
Impact
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.
Customer advice
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.Additional Info
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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Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 20:49
22:46 Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-On-Trent due 23:40 will be starting late from Manchester Piccadilly and is expected to be 12 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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Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 19:31
20:22 Corkickle to Preston due 23:10 will be starting late from Corkickle and is expected to be 15 minutes late.
This is due to the train departing late to maintain customer connections.
Further Info
We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up-to-date train running information.
For real time journey updates on your phone visit https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates or use our app.
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.
If you need to speak to someone, you can message us on X or Facebook, @northernassist or using web chat at www.northernrailway.co.uk
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 17:48
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Sheffield and Swinton S.Yorks some lines are blocked.
Impact
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer advice
What's happened?
Services between Sheffield and Swinton (South Yorkshire) are currently being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system near Rotherham Central.
How does this affect my journey?
Trains from Doncaster / Leeds / York are now able to call at Rotherham Central in the direction towards Sheffield. Trains leaving Sheffield will continue to be unable to call at Rotherham Central.
Services on the following routes will NOT call at Rotherham Central in the direction towards Leeds / Doncaster:
Between Sheffield and Leeds via Moorthorpe
Between Sheffield and Adwick
To help ease congestion between Meadowhall and Swinton (South Yorkshire), some express services between Sheffield and Leeds via Wakefield Westgate have been cancelled.
Services between Sheffield and Scarborough are still able to run on their normal route; however, there may be some delays to services in the Meadowhall / Swinton (South Yorkshire) area due to congestion caused by this incident.
What should I do?
You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.
You can also travel on South Yorkshire Supertram services between Sheffield / Meadowhall and Rotherham Central.
Alternatively, customers at Rotherham Central who require stations towards Leeds / Doncaster may travel to Meadowhall and connect with an alternative Northern service towards your destination.
Customers travelling to Rotherham Central from Sheffield or Meadowhall will also be permitted to alight the train service at Swinton (South Yorkshire) and travel back to Rotherham Central on an alternative Northern service towards Sheffield.
Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.Additional Info
For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit http://www.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.
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 17:48
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Sheffield and Swinton S.Yorks some lines are blocked.
Impact
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer advice
What's happened?
Services between Sheffield and Swinton (South Yorkshire) are currently being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system near Rotherham Central.
How does this affect my journey?
Trains from Doncaster / Leeds / York are now able to call at Rotherham Central in the direction towards Sheffield. Trains leaving Sheffield will continue to be unable to call at Rotherham Central.
Services on the following routes will NOT call at Rotherham Central in the direction towards Leeds / Doncaster:
Between Sheffield and Leeds via Moorthorpe
Between Sheffield and Adwick
To help ease congestion between Meadowhall and Swinton (South Yorkshire), some express services between Sheffield and Leeds via Wakefield Westgate have been cancelled.
Services between Sheffield and Scarborough are still able to run on their normal route; however, there may be some delays to services in the Meadowhall / Swinton (South Yorkshire) area due to congestion caused by this incident.
What should I do?
You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.
You can also travel on South Yorkshire Supertram services between Sheffield / Meadowhall and Rotherham Central.
Alternatively, customers at Rotherham Central who require stations towards Leeds / Doncaster may travel to Meadowhall and connect with an alternative Northern service towards your destination.
Customers travelling to Rotherham Central from Sheffield or Meadowhall will also be permitted to alight the train service at Swinton (South Yorkshire) and travel back to Rotherham Central on an alternative Northern service towards Sheffield.
Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.Additional Info
For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit http://www.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.
Other train service updates (3)
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 17:13
21:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 22:36 will no longer call at Rotherham Central.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system near Rotherham Central.
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 10/02/2026 17:13
22:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 23:34 will no longer call at Rotherham Central.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system near Rotherham Central.
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 10/02/2026 17:13
23:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 00:33 will no longer call at Rotherham Central.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system near Rotherham Central.
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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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 17:48
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Sheffield and Swinton S.Yorks some lines are blocked.
Impact
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer advice
What's happened?
Services between Sheffield and Swinton (South Yorkshire) are currently being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system near Rotherham Central.
How does this affect my journey?
Trains from Doncaster / Leeds / York are now able to call at Rotherham Central in the direction towards Sheffield. Trains leaving Sheffield will continue to be unable to call at Rotherham Central.
Services on the following routes will NOT call at Rotherham Central in the direction towards Leeds / Doncaster:
Between Sheffield and Leeds via Moorthorpe
Between Sheffield and Adwick
To help ease congestion between Meadowhall and Swinton (South Yorkshire), some express services between Sheffield and Leeds via Wakefield Westgate have been cancelled.
Services between Sheffield and Scarborough are still able to run on their normal route; however, there may be some delays to services in the Meadowhall / Swinton (South Yorkshire) area due to congestion caused by this incident.
What should I do?
You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.
You can also travel on South Yorkshire Supertram services between Sheffield / Meadowhall and Rotherham Central.
Alternatively, customers at Rotherham Central who require stations towards Leeds / Doncaster may travel to Meadowhall and connect with an alternative Northern service towards your destination.
Customers travelling to Rotherham Central from Sheffield or Meadowhall will also be permitted to alight the train service at Swinton (South Yorkshire) and travel back to Rotherham Central on an alternative Northern service towards Sheffield.
Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.Additional Info
For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit http://www.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.
Other train service updates (2)
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 17:13
21:05 Sheffield to Adwick due 22:03 will no longer call at Rotherham Central.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system near Rotherham Central.
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 10/02/2026 17:13
22:06 Sheffield to Adwick due 23:03 will no longer call at Rotherham Central.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system near Rotherham Central.
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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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 17:48
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Sheffield and Swinton S.Yorks some lines are blocked.
Impact
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer advice
What's happened?
Services between Sheffield and Swinton (South Yorkshire) are currently being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system near Rotherham Central.
How does this affect my journey?
Trains from Doncaster / Leeds / York are now able to call at Rotherham Central in the direction towards Sheffield. Trains leaving Sheffield will continue to be unable to call at Rotherham Central.
Services on the following routes will NOT call at Rotherham Central in the direction towards Leeds / Doncaster:
Between Sheffield and Leeds via Moorthorpe
Between Sheffield and Adwick
To help ease congestion between Meadowhall and Swinton (South Yorkshire), some express services between Sheffield and Leeds via Wakefield Westgate have been cancelled.
Services between Sheffield and Scarborough are still able to run on their normal route; however, there may be some delays to services in the Meadowhall / Swinton (South Yorkshire) area due to congestion caused by this incident.
What should I do?
You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.
You can also travel on South Yorkshire Supertram services between Sheffield / Meadowhall and Rotherham Central.
Alternatively, customers at Rotherham Central who require stations towards Leeds / Doncaster may travel to Meadowhall and connect with an alternative Northern service towards your destination.
Customers travelling to Rotherham Central from Sheffield or Meadowhall will also be permitted to alight the train service at Swinton (South Yorkshire) and travel back to Rotherham Central on an alternative Northern service towards Sheffield.
Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.Additional Info
For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit http://www.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.
Other train service updates (3)
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 17:13
21:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 22:36 will no longer call at Rotherham Central.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system near Rotherham Central.
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 10/02/2026 17:13
23:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 00:33 will no longer call at Rotherham Central.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system near Rotherham Central.
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 10/02/2026 17:13
22:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 23:34 will no longer call at Rotherham Central.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system near Rotherham Central.
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 10/02/2026 21:15
21:10 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester due 22:38 has been delayed at Manchester Piccadilly and is now 4 minutes late.
This is due to a fault on this 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 (2)
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 06:16
Facilities on the 21:12 Leeds to Manchester Victoria due 22:29.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 06:12
Facilities on the 22:26 Chester to Leeds due 00:43.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 21:18
22:22 Oxenholme Lake District to Windermere due 22:41 will be starting late from Oxenholme Lake District and is expected to be 3 minutes late.
This is due to the train departing late to maintain customer connections.
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 (2)
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 06:20
Facilities on the 21:17 Skipton to Leeds due 22:02.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 06:22
Facilities on the 23:20 Leeds to Skipton due 00:04.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Formation alerts (3)
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 06:22
Facilities on the 21:33 Leeds to Ilkley due 22:00.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 06:20
Facilities on the 23:36 Leeds to Ilkley due 00:03.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 06:22
Facilities on the 22:10 Ilkley to Leeds due 22:40.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 06/02/2026 14:43
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 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
Train cancellations (2)
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 17:20
21:37 Bridlington to Hull due 22:22 will be cancelled.
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
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 17:15
21:51 Sheffield to Leeds due 22:39 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system near Rotherham Central.
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 (2)
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 06:26
Facilities on the 20:42 York to Hull due 21:58.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 06:14
Facilities on the 21:31 Lancaster to Skipton due 22:44.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Other train service updates (3)
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Last Updated 10/02/2026 20:51
21:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Warrington Central due 21:53 will no longer call at Edge Hill, Liverpool South Pw Hl, Hough Green and Warrington West.
It will be starting late from Liverpool Lime Street and is expected to be 20 minutes late.
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 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 10/02/2026 17:13
23:05 Sheffield to Doncaster due 23:45 will no longer call at Rotherham Central.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system near Rotherham Central.
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 10/02/2026 17:13
23:27 Sheffield to Doncaster due 00:03 will no longer call at Rotherham Central.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system near Rotherham Central.
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
Engineering works (2)
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Last Updated 02/02/2026 04:00
Planned engineering work will take place between Hadfield and Manchester Piccadilly from 23:35, Monday 09 February 2026 to 05:15, Friday 13 February 2026.
All lines will be blocked.
All services will be revised. Northern Trains services only.
Engineering work will be taking place between Hadfield and Manchester Piccadilly from 23:35 until 05:15 each night (finish 05:15 Friday)
The 22:47 (Monday to Thursday) Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at New Mills Central, Strines, Marple, Romiley, Bredbury, Brinnington, Reddish North, Ryder Brow, Belle Vue and Ashburys, and will call additionally at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Chinley to Manchester Piccadilly to serve intermediate stations.
The 23:18 (Monday to Thursday) New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly will be bus replaced throughout.
The 23:25 (Monday to Thursday) Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central service will be bus replaced throughout.
The 23:29 (Monday to Thursday) Manchester Piccadilly to Glossop service will not run.
A bus will be provided between Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield (in both directions) calling at Ashburys, Gorton, Guide Bridge, Flowery Field, Newton for Hyde, Godley, Glossop and Dinting. A mini-bus will be provided between Godley and Hadfield (in both directions) calling at Hattersley, Broadbottom, Glossop and Dinting.
The 22:17 (Monday to Thursday) Stoke to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Stockport. Onward train services are available.
The 23:16 (Monday to Thursday) Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield service will not run. The 21:55 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will be extended to Macclesfield in its place.
The 23:37 (Monday to Thursday) Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run. The 22:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will call additionally at Mauldeth Road, Burnage, East Didsbury, Gatley and Heald Green.
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
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Last Updated 02/02/2026 04:00
Planned engineering work will take place between Blackburn and Hellifield from 23:40, Monday 09 February 2026 to 05:55, Friday 13 February 2026.
All lines will be blocked.
All services will be revised. Northern Trains services only.
Engineering work will be taking place between Blackburn and Hellifield from 23:40 until 05:55 each night (finish 05:55 Friday)
The 21:52 (Monday to Thursday) Rochdale to Clitheroe service will terminate at Blackburn. A bus will be provided from Blackburn to Clitheroe.
The 23:42 (Monday to Thursday) Clitheroe to Blackburn service will be bus replaced throughout.
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
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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 Accrington station.
Customers are advised that there have been loose Coping Stones reported on the Platform 2 edge at this station. Customers are requested to take care when boarding/alighting trains.
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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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There is no lighting on the platforms at Arram station.
Due to a fault with the lighting on the platforms, passengers should take extra care when using this station.
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There is no lighting at the station at Bare Lane station.
Please take additional care when boarding & alighting trains at this station. Our engineering teams are working hard to resolve the fault as quickly as possible.
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At Barrow-In-Furness station, the following issues have been reported:
Various toilets on platform 2/3 are out of order.
The waiting room on platform 2/3 has been closed for repairs.
The waiting room and toilets on platform 1 are still open.Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Blackpool South station.
There is no lighting on platform 2 at Bramhall station.
Customers are advised to take extra care when moving about the station, due to the lighting on platform 2 being reported as faulty.
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 ongoing 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.
The ticket office will be closed from 16:40 on 10/02/2026 until the end of the day at Carlisle station.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Davenport station.
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.Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Dove Holes station.
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 14:30 on 10/02/2026 until the end of the day at Eccleston Park station.
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.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care on platform 2 at Euxton Balshaw Lane station.
At Fairfield station, the following issues have been reported:
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care.
Due to loose coping stones on the edge of Platform 1, Customers are advised to take extra care.Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Gorton station.
There is no passenger assistance at this station today between 06:15 - 13:00. Please contact our Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060.
The ticket office will be closed :
From 18:15 on 13/02/2026 until the end of the day
From 13:15 on 14/02/2026 until the end of the day at Grange-Over-Sands station.Please be advised this station is currently unable to process smart card transactions and checks.
The station is also unable to process Weekly, monthly or flexi tickets.The ticket office will be closed :
From 06:15 on 12/02/2026 until the end of the day
From 06:15 on 13/02/2026 until the end of the day at Hag Fold station.The ticket office will be closed from 06:15 on 09/02/2026 until 13:15 on 13/02/2026 at Hag Fold 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 is unable to process cash payments.
There is no lighting at the station at Hapton station.
The ticket office will be closed from 13:00 on 10/02/2026 until the end of the day at Hartlepool station.
The ticket office will be closed from 07:00 on 14/02/2026 until the end of the day at Hindley station.
Owing to uneven surface on platform 1 passengers should take extra care at Hoscar station.
Owing to uneven surfaces on platform 1, passengers should take extra care at Kearsley station.
There is no lighting at the station at Lytham station.
Due to a fault with the station lighting, customers are advised to take extra care when moving about the station.
The lifts will be out of order from 09:30 on 17/02/2026 until 18:00 on 17/02/2026 at Mirfield station.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Mossley Hill station.
All toilets at the station are out of order at Newton-Le-Willows station.
The ticket office will be closed from 21:30 on 10/02/2026 until 00:12 on 11/02/2026 at Newton-Le-Willows 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 Northwich station, the following issues have been reported:
The ticket office will be closed from 06:12 on 13/01/2026 until further notice.
Due to ongoing refurbishment work, the station ticket office will be closed until early 2026. Ticket vending machines are available and staff are on site to assist between 07:00-12:30 Monday to Saturday.The lift on platform 2 is 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.
The lifts will be out of order between the subway and platform 2 from 05:00 on 02/02/2026 until further notice at Salford Central station.
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 subway between platforms 3, 4 and 5 is currently out of use at Shipley station due to flooding.
Customers are advised to use the lifts and the footbridge between these platforms until further notice.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.
Due to a broken grate on Platform 1 near the waiting shelter. Please take extra care.
Owing to slippery platforms passengers should take extra care at Steeton & Silsden station.
There is no lighting on the platforms at Streethouse 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 15:16 on 10/02/2026 until 00:23 on 11/02/2026 at Warrington West 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 17:45 on 10/02/2026 until the end of the day at Whitehaven station.
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
Northern App
Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.
Northern App
Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.
