Service updates

Last Updated: 13/07/2026 20:06

20:56 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly due 22:27 will be started from Greenbank.
It will no longer call at Chester, Mouldsworth, Delamere and Cuddington.
This is due to a points failure.

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 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: 13/07/2026 21:05

21:56 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly due 23:24 will be started from Greenbank.
It will no longer call at Chester, Mouldsworth, Delamere and Cuddington.
This is due to a points failure.

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 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: 13/07/2026 22:07

21:10 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester due 22:38 will be terminated at Greenbank.
It will no longer call at Cuddington, Delamere, Mouldsworth and Chester.
This is due to a points failure.

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 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: 13/07/2026 22:07

22:53 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:28 will be started from Greenbank.
It will no longer call at Chester, Mouldsworth, Delamere and Cuddington.
This is due to a points failure.

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 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: 13/07/2026 19:30

21:18 Blackpool North to Leeds due 23:25 will be started from Preston.
It will no longer call at Blackpool North and Poulton-Le-Fylde.
This is due to a fault 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 or LNER 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: 13/07/2026 21:06

22:26 Chester to Leeds due 00:43 will be started from Manchester Victoria.
It will no longer call at Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, Earlestown and Newton-Le-Willows.
This is due to a points failure.

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 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: 13/07/2026 21:08

21:15 Nottingham to Leeds due 23:12 will be started from Chesterfield.
It will no longer call at Nottingham, Ilkeston, Langley Mill and Alfreton.
This is due to a tree blocking the railway.

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, East Midlands Railway or LNER 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: 13/07/2026 21:36

23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 01:30 will be terminated at Manchester Piccadilly.
It will no longer call at Leyland, Preston, Kirkham & Wesham, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Layton and Blackpool North.
This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.

Additional Info

Road Replacement Transport has been requested, more details will follow when operators and departure times are confirmed.

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 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: 13/07/2026 21:30

21:21 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 23:02 will be started from Preston.
It will no longer call at Blackpool North, Layton, Poulton-Le-Fylde and Kirkham & Wesham.
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 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: 13/07/2026 22:05

22:26 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly due 22:59 will be starting late from New Mills Central.
This is due to vandalism at a station.

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: 13/07/2026 22:03

21:48 Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield due 23:06 will be diverted between Manchester Piccadilly and Romiley.
It will no longer call at Reddish North, Brinnington and Bredbury.
This is due to vandalism at a station.

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 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: 13/07/2026 21:58

19:24 York to Blackpool North due 22:06 has been previously delayed, has been further delayed at Hebden Bridge and is now 17 minutes late.
This is due to a fault on a train earlier.

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: 13/07/2026 20:19

20:26 Chester to Leeds due 22:42 will be started from Manchester Victoria.
It will no longer call at Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, Earlestown and Newton-Le-Willows.
This is due to a points failure.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.

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 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: 13/07/2026 21:30

21:56 Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly due 23:10 will be terminated at Wigan North Western.
It will no longer call at Deansgate, Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Piccadilly.
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 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: 13/07/2026 21:36

An additional train service has been planned to operate as shown 14/07/26 01:04 Preston to Blackpool North due 01:30.

Additional Info

Road Replacement Transport has been requested, more details will follow when operators and departure times are confirmed.

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 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.