The route status and colour coding below relate only to the next hour of our services. For information beyond that timeframe, please visit National Rail Enquiries.
Currently there are 12 route disruptions
Good Service
-
Crewe - Man Airport - Man Piccadilly
-
Hadfield/Glossop - Manchester Piccadilly
-
Manchester Airport - St Helens Jn - Liverpool
-
Manchester Airport- Blackpool Nth
-
Manchester Oxford Road - Bolton - Wigan - Southport
-
Manchester Vic - Atherton - Wigan
-
Rose Hill Marple - Romiley - Manchester Picc
-
Sheffield - Hope Valley - Manchester Picc
-
Preston/Lancaster - Barrow
-
Windemere-Oxenholme
-
Saltburn - Darlington - Bishop Auckland
-
Other Updates
-
All other routes have a good service. For live updates see our journey check page.
There are 91 planned service changes affecting your route.
-
Bransty Tunnel track renewal: buses replace trains between Corkickle and Whitehaven until further notice
Reason: During pre-planned engineering work at Bransty Tunnel, between Corkickle and Whitehaven, inspections revealed unstable ground conditions which require urgent repair. As a result, the…
Impact: Between Lancaster / Barrow-in-Furness and Carlisle
Dates: 09 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2026
-
Major tram improvement works in Manchester
Reason: From Monday 13 July to Sunday 2 August, major tram improvement works will take place in Manchester. Customers travelling into Manchester can find out more on the Bee Network…
Impact: Replacement buses will be in operation on some tram lines, and affected stations include Manchester Piccadilly, Victoria and Deansgate-Castlefield.
Dates: 13 Jul 2026 to 02 Aug 2026
-
Vital track renewal: buses replace trains between Wigan Wallgate and Southport from Monday 27 to Friday 31 July
Reason: Engineering work is taking place between Gathurst and Southport, closing all lines. Background information on the work can be found below.Trains between Manchester stations and…
Impact: Between Stalybridge / Manchester Oxford Road / Manchester Victoria / Blackburn and Southport
Dates: 27 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026
-
Amended 06:03 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road service on Saturday 1 August
Reason: Engineering work is taking place between Southport and Gathurst, closing some lines.The 06:03 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road service will start from Wigan Wallgate at 06:37.If you…
Impact: Between Southport and Manchester Oxford Road
Dates: 01 Aug 2026 to 01 Aug 2026
-
Buses replace trains to / from Bradford Forster Square from Saturday 1 to Monday 3 August
Reason: Engineering work is taking place between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley, closing all lines.LNER:Trains which usually run to / from Bradford Forster Square will be amended to run…
Impact: LNER between Bradford Forster Square and London Kings Cross Northern between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley / Ilkley / Leeds / Skipton, and also between Ilkley / Skipton and Leeds
Dates: 01 Aug 2026 to 03 Aug 2026
-
Transpennine Route Upgrade: buses replace trains to / from Huddersfield on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August
Reason: Engineering work is taking place between Stalybridge and Mirfield and also between Huddersfield and Lockwood, closing some lines. Background information on the work can be found below…
Impact: Northern between Chester / Manchester Victoria and Leeds via Dewsbury, between Manchester Victoria and Leeds via Bradford Interchange, and between Blackpool North and York and between…
Dates: 01 Aug 2026 to 02 Aug 2026
-
Amended 23:20 Blackburn to Manchester Victoria service from Monday 3 to Thursday 6 August
Reason: Engineering work is taking place between Smithy Bridge and Manchester Victoria, closing some lines.The 23:20 Blackburn to Manchester Victoria service will not run and will be replaced…
Impact: Between Blackburn and Manchester Victoria
Dates: 03 Aug 2026 to 06 Aug 2026
-
Amended late night / early morning Northern services to / from Liverpool Lime Street from Monday 3 to Friday 7 August
Reason: Engineering work is taking place overnight between Patricroft and Manchester Victoria, and also between Edge Hill and Rainhill / Wigan, closing some lines.The following services will…
Impact: All routes to Liverpool Lime Street
Dates: 03 Aug 2026 to 07 Aug 2026
-
Buses replace early morning Northern trains between Stalybridge and Stockport on Saturday 8 August
Reason: Engineering work is taking place between Ashburys and Hyde North, closing some lines.The 08:30 Stalybridge to Stockport train service, and the 09:04 Stockport to Stalybridge train…
Impact: Between Stalybridge and Stockport
Dates: 08 Aug 2026 to 08 Aug 2026
-
Buses replace trains between Leeds and Huddersfield / Halifax via Dewsbury on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August
Reason: Engineering work is taking place between Leeds and Deighton, closing all lines via Dewsbury.Rail replacement buses will operate between:Leeds and Huddersfield via DewsburyLeeds and…
Impact: Between Leeds and Halifax / Bradford Interchange / Manchester Victoria
Dates: 08 Aug 2026 to 09 Aug 2026
Loading more planned disruptions...
There are no planned service changes affecting your route. For more information, visit our National Rail Enquiries page.
There are currently 11 events that may impact your route.
-
AIG Women's Open golf, Royal Lytham & St Annes
Reason: The AIG Women's Open golf will take place at Royal Lytham & St Annes between 29 July and 2 August.
Impact: Trains to and from Lytham St Annes are running as normal but expected to be busy.
Dates: 29 Jul 2026 to 02 Aug 2026
-
Rebellion Festival (Blackpool)
Reason: Travel by train to Blackpool for Rebellion Festival.Trains run regularly to Blackpool North.The Winter Gardens is around a 10-minute walk from the station.
Impact: Trains will be busier than usual.Take an earlier or later train if you can.Allow extra time for boarding and connections.
Dates: 06 Aug 2026 to 06 Aug 2026
-
Saltburn Folk Festival
Reason: Travel by train to the Saltburn Folk Festival.Trains run regularly between Saltburn, Bishop Auckland, Darlington and Middlesbrough.The festival is held across venues in Saltburn town…
Impact: Trains will be busier than usual.Take an earlier or later train if you can.Allow extra time for boarding and connections.
Dates: 07 Aug 2026 to 09 Aug 2026
-
Blackpool Air Show
Reason: Travel by train to Blackpool for the Blackpool Air Show.Trains run regularly to Blackpool North.The promenade is within walking distance of the station.
Impact: Trains will be busier than usual.Take an earlier or later train if you can.Allow extra time for boarding and connections.
Dates: 08 Aug 2026 to 09 Aug 2026
-
Clitheroe Food Festival
Reason: Travel by train to Clitheroe for Clitheroe Food Festival.Northern services run between Blackburn and Clitheroe via the Ribble Valley line.Clitheroe station is a short walk from the…
Impact: Trains will be busier than usual.Take an earlier or later train if you can.Allow extra time for boarding and connections.
Dates: 08 Aug 2026 to 08 Aug 2026
-
Whitby Regatta
Reason: Travel by train to the Whitby Regatta.Trains run regularly between Middlesbrough and Whitby (the Esk Valley Line).
Impact: Trains will be busier than usual.Take an earlier or later train if you can.Allow extra time for boarding and connections.
Dates: 08 Aug 2026 to 10 Aug 2026
-
Stage at the Lake, Shibden Park, Halifax
Reason: Travel by train to the Stage at the Lake at Shibden Park near Halifax.Trains run regularly between Halifax, Manchester, Leeds and beyond.The event organisers are providing a free…
Impact: Trains will be busier than usual.Take an earlier or later train if you can.Allow extra time for boarding and connections.Some routes may be affected by engineering improvement work.
Dates: 13 Aug 2026 to 16 Aug 2026
-
Southport Flower Show
Reason: Travel by train to Southport for the Southport Flower Show.Northern services run regularly to Southport, with Victoria Park around a 10-minute walk from the station.Birkdale station is…
Impact: Trains will be busier than usual.Take an earlier or later train if you can.Allow extra time for boarding and connections.
Dates: 20 Aug 2026 to 23 Aug 2026
-
Creamfields Festival (Cheshire)
Reason: Travel by train to get to Creamfields Festival.Trains run regularly on routes between Liverpool, Manchester, Chester and Warrington.Shuttle buses run regularly throughout the day from…
Impact: Expect busy trains on routes between Liverpool, Manchester, Warrington and Chester - take an earlier or later train where possible.There will be queuing systems in place at stations…
Dates: 27 Aug 2026 to 30 Aug 2026
-
Leeds Festival
Reason: Travel by train to the Leeds Festival – our trains run regularly to Leeds from across Yorkshire.A shuttle bus operates between Leeds station and the festival site. The pick-up point is…
Impact: Trains will be busier than usual.Take an earlier or later train if you can.Allow extra time for boarding and connections.Some routes may be affected by engineering improvement works in…
Dates: 27 Aug 2026 to 30 Aug 2026
Loading more events...
There are currently no upcoming events that may impact your route.
There are currently 52 stations with updates affecting your route.
-
Ansdell & Fairhaven
Reason: Hazard to Passengers
Dates: From 30 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
-
Beverley
Reason: Ticket Office Closure
Dates: From 29 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
-
Bingley
Reason: Lifts out of order
Dates: From 30 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
-
Blackpool South
Reason: Hazard to Passengers
Dates: From 26 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
-
Blaydon
Reason: Lighting Problem
Dates: From 29 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
-
Bradford Forster Square
Reason: Lifts out of order
Dates: From 28 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
-
Broad Green Facilities
Reason: Various changes
Dates: From 30 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
-
Bryn
Reason: Throughout 2026, improvement works as part of the Access for All Scheme will be taking plac...
Dates: From 30 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
-
Burnley Manchester Road
Reason: Ticket Office Closure
Dates: From 30 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
-
Burnley Manchester Road
Reason: Hazard to Passengers
Dates: From 26 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
-
Carlisle
Reason: Ticket Office Closure
Dates: From 29 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
-
Carnforth
Reason: Hazard to Passengers
Dates: From 26 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
-
Chorley
Reason: Due to improvement works taking place, there are reduced parking facilities in place fro...
Dates: From 30 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
-
Clifton
Reason: Hazard to Passengers
Dates: From 26 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
-
Dalton
Reason: Hazard to Passengers
Dates: From 26 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
Loading more station updates...
There are currently no station updates affecting your route. For more information, visit our journey check page.
The Smarter Information programme
Customers across the 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.
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 practices 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.