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• Long Term Disruption Saltburn - Darlington - Bishop Auckland View Details Hide Details

  Line updates (1)

  • Alterations to services at South Bank

    Last Updated 11/05/2025 19:36

    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 31/12.
    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

• Severe Disruption Warrington Bank Quay - Liverpool View Details Hide Details

  Train cancellations (1)

  • 19:06 Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Lime Street due 20:28

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 15:56

    19:06 Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Lime Street due 20:28 will be cancelled. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.

    Additional Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today. To assist customers to complete their journey, road replacement transport will be provided as follows. A taxi operated by Delta Taxis (Liverpool) will depart Helsby 18:50 calling at Ince & Elton and Ellesmere Port, the same taxi will then depart Ellesmere Port no earlier than 19:06 calling at Ince & Elton and Helsby. Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (excluding service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport. Journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when using road replacement transport. Arrangements have also been made for Northern tickets to be accepted on Transport For Wales 19:52 service between Chester and Newton-le-Willows in this direction only, for customers to connect with Northern services towards Liverpool Lime Street.

• Minor Disruption Chester - Altrincham - Stockport/Manchester Picc View Details Hide Details

  Line updates (1)

  • Cancellations to services between Stockport and Navigation Road

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 19:43

    Due to a fault with the signalling system between Stockport and Navigation Road all lines are blocked.
    How does it affect your service:
    Train services running through these stations will be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 21:30 15/05.
    Our advice to our customers:
    Services between Stockport and Navigation Road are currently being disrupted in both directions due to a fault with the signalling system.
    Network Rail are aware of the fault and engineers are being dispatched to the site.
    Effect on service:
    Manchester Piccadilly - Chester services are being disrupted in both directions.
    First services affected:
    17:56 Chester - Manchester Piccadilly service will return to Altrincham.
    19:10 Manchester Piccadilly - Chester service has departed Stockport 4 minutes late.
    
    Alternative travel suggestions:
    Chester - Manchester Victoria/Leeds services are not affected by this disruption.
    Northern tickets may be used at no additional costs on board the following services:
    Manchester Metrolink services between Altrincham and Manchester Stations in both directions.
    Transport for Wales services between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly in both directions.
    Other places to get more information:
    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

  Train cancellations (2)

  • 21:56 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly due 23:24

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 19:41

    21:56 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly due 23:24 will be cancelled. This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

    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.
    

  • 20:09 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester due 21:37

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 19:41

    20:09 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester due 21:37 will be cancelled. This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

    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.
    

  Formation alerts (3)

  • 19:10 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester due 20:38

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 18:56

    Facilities on the 19:10 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester due 20:38. Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 2.

  • 23:13 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester due 00:41

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 18:56

    Facilities on the 23:13 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester due 00:41. Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 2.

  • 20:56 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly due 22:26

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 18:56

    Facilities on the 20:56 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly due 22:26. Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 2.

  Other train service updates (1)

  • 18:56 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly due 20:25

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 19:17

    18:56 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly due 20:25 will be delayed at Altrincham. This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

    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.
    

• Minor Disruption Manchester Oxford Road - Bolton - Wigan - Southport View Details Hide Details

  Formation alerts (2)

  • 20:27 Manchester Oxford Road to Southport due 21:45

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:36

    Facilities on the 20:27 Manchester Oxford Road to Southport due 21:45. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

  • 19:02 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road due 20:15

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 18:36

    19:02 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road due 20:15 will be delayed at Wigan Wallgate and is expected to be 10 minutes late. This is due to train crew being delayed. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    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.
    

• Minor Disruption Barrow - Whitehaven - Carlisle View Details Hide Details

  Line updates (1)

  • Delays to services between Lancaster and Carnforth

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 17:44

    Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Lancaster and Carnforth trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines.
    How does it affect your service:
    Train services running through these stations will be delayed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
    Our advice to our customers:
    Services between Lancaster and Carnforth are currently being disrupted due to damage to the overhead electric wires.
    Network Rail engineers on site.
    Effect on service:
    The following services will experience delays in both directions;
    Manchester Airport - Windermere services
    Lancaster - Morecambe services
    Manchester Airport - Barrow services
    Leeds - Morecambe services
    Carlisle - Lancaster services
    Heysham Port - Lancaster services
    First services affected:
    13:19 Lancaster - Carlisle service now starts at Barrow-In-Furness
    Alternative travel suggestions:
    Northern tickets may be used at no additional costs on board TransPennine Express services on any reasonable route to complete their journey
    Other places to get more information:
    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

  Other train service updates (4)

  • 22:01 Carlisle to Whitehaven due 23:11

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 18:22

    22:01 Carlisle to Whitehaven due 23:11 will be terminated at Workington. It will no longer call at Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.

    Additional Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today. To assist customers to complete their journey, road replacement transport will be provided as follows. A coach operated by Workington Transport Heritage Trust will depart Workington at 23:00 calling at stations to Whitehaven. Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (excluding service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport. Journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when using road replacement transport.

  • 16:01 Lancaster to Carlisle due 19:46

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 17:14

    16:01 Lancaster to Carlisle due 19:46 will no longer call at Askam, Kirkby-In-Furness, Foxfield, Green Road, Silecroft, Bootle, Drigg, Seascale, Corkickle, Parton, Harrington, Flimby, Aspatria and Dalston. It has been delayed at Lancaster and is now 15 minutes late. This is due to damage to the overhead electric wires.

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    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.
    

  • 18:07 Barrow-In-Furness to Carlisle due 20:34

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 18:05

    18:07 Barrow-In-Furness to Carlisle due 20:34 will call additionally at Bootle. It will be starting late from Barrow-In-Furness and is expected to be 5 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.
    

  • 19:13 Lancaster to Carlisle due 22:42

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 18:20

    19:13 Lancaster to Carlisle due 22:42 will be terminated at Barrow-In-Furness. It will no longer call at Askam, Kirkby-In-Furness, Foxfield, Green Road, Millom, Silecroft, Bootle, Ravenglass For Eskdale, Drigg, Seascale, Sellafield, St Bees, Corkickle, Whitehaven, Parton, Harrington, Workington, Flimby, Maryport, Aspatria, Wigton, Dalston and Carlisle. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.

    Additional Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today. To assist customers to complete their journey, road replacement transport will be provided as follows. x2 16 seaters operated by Bestway will depart Barrow-In-Furness at 20:30 calling at stations to Whitehaven and then drop off customers at stations as required through to Carlisle. Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (excluding service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport. Journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when using road replacement transport.

    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.
    

• Minor Disruption Preston/Lancaster - Barrow View Details Hide Details

  Line updates (1)

  • Delays to services between Lancaster and Carnforth

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 17:44

    Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Lancaster and Carnforth trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines.
    How does it affect your service:
    Train services running through these stations will be delayed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
    Our advice to our customers:
    Services between Lancaster and Carnforth are currently being disrupted due to damage to the overhead electric wires.
    Network Rail engineers on site.
    Effect on service:
    The following services will experience delays in both directions;
    Manchester Airport - Windermere services
    Lancaster - Morecambe services
    Manchester Airport - Barrow services
    Leeds - Morecambe services
    Carlisle - Lancaster services
    Heysham Port - Lancaster services
    First services affected:
    13:19 Lancaster - Carlisle service now starts at Barrow-In-Furness
    Alternative travel suggestions:
    Northern tickets may be used at no additional costs on board TransPennine Express services on any reasonable route to complete their journey
    Other places to get more information:
    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

  Other train service updates (2)

  • 16:01 Lancaster to Carlisle due 19:46

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 17:14

    16:01 Lancaster to Carlisle due 19:46 will no longer call at Askam, Kirkby-In-Furness, Foxfield, Green Road, Silecroft, Bootle, Drigg, Seascale, Corkickle, Parton, Harrington, Flimby, Aspatria and Dalston. It has been delayed at Lancaster and is now 15 minutes late. This is due to damage to the overhead electric wires.

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    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.
    

  • 19:13 Lancaster to Carlisle due 22:42

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 18:20

    19:13 Lancaster to Carlisle due 22:42 will be terminated at Barrow-In-Furness. It will no longer call at Askam, Kirkby-In-Furness, Foxfield, Green Road, Millom, Silecroft, Bootle, Ravenglass For Eskdale, Drigg, Seascale, Sellafield, St Bees, Corkickle, Whitehaven, Parton, Harrington, Workington, Flimby, Maryport, Aspatria, Wigton, Dalston and Carlisle. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.

    Additional Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today. To assist customers to complete their journey, road replacement transport will be provided as follows. x2 16 seaters operated by Bestway will depart Barrow-In-Furness at 20:30 calling at stations to Whitehaven and then drop off customers at stations as required through to Carlisle. Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (excluding service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport. Journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when using road replacement transport.

    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.
    

• Minor Disruption Ellesmere Port/Chester - Warrington BQ View Details Hide Details

  Train cancellations (1)

  • 19:06 Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Lime Street due 20:28

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 15:56

    19:06 Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Lime Street due 20:28 will be cancelled. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.

    Additional Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today. To assist customers to complete their journey, road replacement transport will be provided as follows. A taxi operated by Delta Taxis (Liverpool) will depart Helsby 18:50 calling at Ince & Elton and Ellesmere Port, the same taxi will then depart Ellesmere Port no earlier than 19:06 calling at Ince & Elton and Helsby. Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (excluding service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport. Journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when using road replacement transport. Arrangements have also been made for Northern tickets to be accepted on Transport For Wales 19:52 service between Chester and Newton-le-Willows in this direction only, for customers to connect with Northern services towards Liverpool Lime Street.

• Minor Disruption Leeds - Castleford - Barnsley - Sheffield View Details Hide Details

  Train cancellations (1)

  • 19:32 Leeds to Sheffield due 20:51

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 13:26

    19:32 Leeds to Sheffield due 20:51 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 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
    

• Minor Disruption Leeds - Doncaster View Details Hide Details

  Train cancellations (1)

  • 21:06 Sheffield to Adwick due 22:00

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 13:25

    21:06 Sheffield to Adwick due 22:00 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 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
    

  Other train service updates (2)

  • 19:24 Adwick to Sheffield due 20:14

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 13:25

    19:24 Adwick to Sheffield due 20:14 will be terminated at Doncaster. It will no longer call at Conisbrough, Mexborough, Swinton S.Yorks, Rotherham Central, Meadowhall and Sheffield. 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 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
    

  • 22:27 Adwick to Sheffield due 23:14

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 13:25

    22:27 Adwick to Sheffield due 23:14 will be started from Doncaster. It will no longer call at Adwick and Bentley S.Yorks. 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 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
    

• Minor Disruption Lincoln - Retford - Kiverton Park - Sheffield View Details Hide Details

  Train cancellations (2)

  • 22:51 Retford to Sheffield due 23:37

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 13:28

    22:51 Retford to Sheffield due 23:37 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 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
    

  • 21:43 Sheffield to Retford due 22:27

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 14:19

    21:43 Sheffield to Retford due 22:27 will be cancelled. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.

    Additional Info

    Road Replacement Transport 21:55 departing Sheffield calling all scheduled stations to Retford provided by Solomon Travel.

    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
    

  Other train service updates (1)

  • 19:27 Lincoln to Leeds due 21:44

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 13:26

    19:27 Lincoln to Leeds due 21:44 will be started from Sheffield. It will no longer call at Lincoln, Saxilby, Gainsborough Lea Road, Retford Low Level, Worksop, Shireoaks, Kiveton Park, Kiveton Bridge, Woodhouse and Darnall. 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 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
    

• Good Service Leeds - Hebden Bridge - Manchester Victoria View Details Hide Details

  Train cancellations (2)

  • 20:19 Blackpool North to Leeds due 22:27

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 11:06

    20:19 Blackpool North to Leeds due 22:27 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 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.
    

  • 22:58 Leeds to Blackburn due 00:16

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 13:04

    22:58 Leeds to Blackburn due 00:16 will be cancelled. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.

    Additional Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today. To assist customers to complete their journey, road replacement transport will be provided as follows. A coach operated by Bestway will depart Leeds at 23:10 calling at stations to Halifax and then drop off customers at stations as required through to Blackburn. A coach operated by S Line will depart Hebden Bridge at 23:45 calling at stations to Blackburn. Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (excluding service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport. Journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when using road replacement transport.

    Further Info

    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.
    

  Formation alerts (6)

  • 20:42 Leeds to Manchester Victoria due 22:04

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 16:16

    Facilities on the 20:42 Leeds to Manchester Victoria due 22:04. This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.

  • 22:57 Manchester Victoria to Leeds due 00:14

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 16:16

    Facilities on the 22:57 Manchester Victoria to Leeds due 00:14. This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.

  • 19:43 Leeds to Chester due 22:02

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 06:34

    Facilities on the 19:43 Leeds to Chester due 22:02. Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.

  • 22:27 Chester to Leeds due 00:43

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 06:34

    Facilities on the 22:27 Chester to Leeds due 00:43. Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.

  • 18:43 Leeds to Chester due 21:09

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 17:21

    18:43 Leeds to Chester due 21:09 will be terminated at Manchester Victoria. It will no longer call at Newton-Le-Willows, Earlestown, Warrington Bank Quay, Runcorn East, Frodsham and Chester. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable. 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, 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.
    

  • 18:57 Manchester Victoria to Leeds due 20:15

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 16:16

    Facilities on the 18:57 Manchester Victoria to Leeds due 20:15. This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.

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  Formation alerts (3)

  • 20:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road due 21:37

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:29

    Facilities on the 20:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road due 21:37. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

  • 21:46 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street due 22:56

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:29

    Facilities on the 21:46 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street due 22:56. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

  • 18:46 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street due 19:55

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:29

    Facilities on the 18:46 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street due 19:55. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

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  Formation alerts (5)

  • 19:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport due 20:25

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 16:21

    Facilities on the 19:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport due 20:25. Will be formed of 6 coaches instead of 4.

  • 20:32 Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street due 21:54

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 16:21

    Facilities on the 20:32 Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street due 21:54. Will be formed of 6 coaches instead of 4.

  • 21:08 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport due 22:29

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 16:20

    Facilities on the 21:08 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport due 22:29. Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 3.

  • 21:32 Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street due 22:52

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 08:03

    Facilities on the 21:32 Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street due 22:52. Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 3.

  • 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:02

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 16:21

    Facilities on the 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:02. Will be formed of 6 coaches instead of 4.

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  Formation alerts (8)

  • 20:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 22:01

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:32

    Facilities on the 20:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 22:01. Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.

  • 21:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 22:53

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:15

    Facilities on the 21:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 22:53. Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 6.

  • 19:58 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 21:33

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:17

    Facilities on the 19:58 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 21:33. Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.

  • 18:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 19:54

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:32

    Facilities on the 18:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 19:54. Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.

  • 21:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 23:18

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:17

    Facilities on the 21:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 23:18. Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.

  • 22:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 23:53

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:32

    Facilities on the 22:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 23:53. Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.

  • 22:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 00:20

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 16:20

    Facilities on the 22:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 00:20. Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 3.

  • 19:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 21:00

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:15

    Facilities on the 19:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 21:00. Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 6.

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  Formation alerts (3)

  • 20:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate due 22:11

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 16:14

    Facilities on the 20:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate due 22:11. This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.

  • 18:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate due 20:11

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:27

    Facilities on the 18:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate due 20:11. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

  • 17:53 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 20:11

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 16:14

    Facilities on the 17:53 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 20:11. This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.

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  Formation alerts (1)

  • 19:52 Stalybridge to Wigan North Western due 20:51

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 14:56

    Facilities on the 19:52 Stalybridge to Wigan North Western due 20:51. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

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  Formation alerts (4)

  • 19:22 Clitheroe to Rochdale due 21:01

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 09:15

    Facilities on the 19:22 Clitheroe to Rochdale due 21:01. This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.

  • 21:21 Rochdale to Clitheroe due 23:01

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 09:15

    Facilities on the 21:21 Rochdale to Clitheroe due 23:01. This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.

  • 20:22 Clitheroe to Rochdale due 22:01

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:22

    Facilities on the 20:22 Clitheroe to Rochdale due 22:01. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

  • 18:23 Rochdale to Clitheroe due 20:01

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:22

    Facilities on the 18:23 Rochdale to Clitheroe due 20:01. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

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  Formation alerts (9)

  • 19:18 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central due 19:51

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:25

    Facilities on the 19:18 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central due 19:51. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

  • 20:18 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central due 20:51

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 16:12

    Facilities on the 20:18 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central due 20:51. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

  • 22:40 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central due 23:12

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 16:12

    Facilities on the 22:40 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central due 23:12. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

  • 22:26 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly due 22:59

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:25

    Facilities on the 22:26 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly due 22:59. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

  • 23:18 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly due 23:51

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 16:12

    Facilities on the 23:18 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly due 23:51. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

  • 19:34 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly due 20:09

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 16:12

    Facilities on the 19:34 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly due 20:09. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

  • 21:34 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly due 22:07

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 16:12

    Facilities on the 21:34 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly due 22:07. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

  • 20:34 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly due 21:07

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:25

    Facilities on the 20:34 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly due 21:07. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

  • 21:15 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central due 21:47

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:25

    Facilities on the 21:15 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central due 21:47. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

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  Line updates (1)

  • Delays to services between Lancaster and Carnforth

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 17:44

    Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Lancaster and Carnforth trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines.
    How does it affect your service:
    Train services running through these stations will be delayed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
    Our advice to our customers:
    Services between Lancaster and Carnforth are currently being disrupted due to damage to the overhead electric wires.
    Network Rail engineers on site.
    Effect on service:
    The following services will experience delays in both directions;
    Manchester Airport - Windermere services
    Lancaster - Morecambe services
    Manchester Airport - Barrow services
    Leeds - Morecambe services
    Carlisle - Lancaster services
    Heysham Port - Lancaster services
    First services affected:
    13:19 Lancaster - Carlisle service now starts at Barrow-In-Furness
    Alternative travel suggestions:
    Northern tickets may be used at no additional costs on board TransPennine Express services on any reasonable route to complete their journey
    Other places to get more information:
    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

  Other train service updates (1)

  • 17:31 Morecambe to Leeds due 19:39

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 18:37

    17:31 Morecambe to Leeds due 19:39 has been previously delayed, has been further delayed at Lancaster and is now 13 minutes late. This is due to damage to the overhead electric wires.

    Further Info

    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)

  • 20:14 Hull to Halifax due 22:07

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 06:37

    Facilities on the 20:14 Hull to Halifax due 22:07. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

  • 18:17 Halifax to Hull due 20:07

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 06:37

    Facilities on the 18:17 Halifax to Hull due 20:07. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

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  Other train service updates (1)

  • 18:03 Leeds to Nottingham due 19:59

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 19:38

    18:03 Leeds to Nottingham due 19:59 has been previously delayed, has been further delayed between Dronfield and Chesterfield and is now 15 minutes late. This is due to trespassers on the railway.

    Further Info

    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 (2)

  • 19:17 Newcastle to Ashington due 19:54

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 11:13

    19:17 Newcastle to Ashington due 19:54 will be cancelled. This is due to the train for this service having broken down.

    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
    

  • 23:01 Manchester Piccadilly to Alderley Edge due 23:29

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 18:35

    23:01 Manchester Piccadilly to Alderley Edge due 23:29 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 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.
    

  Formation alerts (14)

  • 19:32 Alderley Edge to Manchester Piccadilly due 20:02

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 08:02

    Facilities on the 19:32 Alderley Edge to Manchester Piccadilly due 20:02. Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 3.

  • 19:53 Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street due 20:41

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 16:20

    Facilities on the 19:53 Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street due 20:41. Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 3.

  • 20:38 Manchester Piccadilly to Alderley Edge due 21:07

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 08:02

    Facilities on the 20:38 Manchester Piccadilly to Alderley Edge due 21:07. Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 3.

  • 21:07 Wigan Wallgate to Stalybridge due 22:04

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:27

    Facilities on the 21:07 Wigan Wallgate to Stalybridge due 22:04. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

  • 22:19 Stalybridge to Manchester Victoria due 22:32

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:27

    Facilities on the 22:19 Stalybridge to Manchester Victoria due 22:32. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

  • 22:21 Halifax to Leeds due 22:57

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 06:37

    Facilities on the 22:21 Halifax to Leeds due 22:57. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

  • 22:23 Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria due 23:02

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 16:14

    Facilities on the 22:23 Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria due 23:02. This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.

  • 22:26 Southport to Wigan Wallgate due 23:05

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:36

    Facilities on the 22:26 Southport to Wigan Wallgate due 23:05. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

  • 22:52 Rochdale to Blackburn due 00:03

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:22

    Facilities on the 22:52 Rochdale to Blackburn due 00:03. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

  • 23:03 Manchester Victoria to Blackburn due 00:12

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:27

    Facilities on the 23:03 Manchester Victoria to Blackburn due 00:12. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

  • 23:21 Wigan Wallgate to Southport due 23:54

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:36

    Facilities on the 23:21 Wigan Wallgate to Southport due 23:54. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

  • 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:43

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 07:15

    Facilities on the 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:43. Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 6.

  • 23:27 Leeds to Halifax due 00:06

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 06:37

    Facilities on the 23:27 Leeds to Halifax due 00:06. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

  • 00:06 Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North due 01:24

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 16:21

    Facilities on the 16/05/25 00:06 Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North due 01:24. Will be formed of 6 coaches instead of 4.

  Other train service updates (4)

  • 18:43 Leeds to Chester due 21:09

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 17:21

    18:43 Leeds to Chester due 21:09 will be terminated at Manchester Victoria. It will no longer call at Newton-Le-Willows, Earlestown, Warrington Bank Quay, Runcorn East, Frodsham and Chester. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable. 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, 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.
    

  • 18:56 Liverpool Lime Street to Warrington Central due 19:32

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 19:31

    18:56 Liverpool Lime Street to Warrington Central due 19:32 has been delayed at Liverpool Lime Street 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.
    

  • 19:02 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road due 20:15

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 18:36

    19:02 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road due 20:15 will be delayed at Wigan Wallgate and is expected to be 10 minutes late. This is due to train crew being delayed. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    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.
    

  • 22:45 Hull to Sheffield due 00:21

    Last Updated 15/05/2025 13:25

    22:45 Hull to Sheffield due 00:21 will be terminated at Doncaster. It will no longer call at Meadowhall and Sheffield. 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 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
    

• All other routes have a good service. For live updates see our journey check page.

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