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 13 route disruptions
Engineering work
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Leeds - Dewsbury - Brighouse - Manchester Vic
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Leeds - Hebden Bridge - Manchester Victoria
Good Service
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Buxton - Manchester Piccadilly
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Chester - Altrincham - Stockport/Manchester Picc
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Crewe - Stockport - Manchester Picc
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Manchester Vic - Atherton - Wigan
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Manchester Vic - Bolton - Wigan
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Rochdale - Wigan - Headbolt lane
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Ellesmere Port/Chester - Warrington BQ
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York - Leeds
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Saltburn - Darlington - Bishop Auckland
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Sheffield - Lincoln/Cleethorpes via Retford and Gainsborough
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Other Updates
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All other routes have a good service. For live updates see our journey check page.
There are 0 planned service changes affecting your route.
There are no planned service changes affecting your route. For more information, visit our National Rail Enquiries page.
There are currently 8 events that may impact your route.
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Lytham Festival
Reason: Lytham Festival is taking place on Lytham Green from 1 to 5 July.
Impact: Trains to and from Lytham and Andsell stations are running as normal but are expected to be busy.
Dates: 01 Jul 2026 to 05 Jul 2026
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Rugby Magic League Weekend, Liverpool
Reason: On 4 and 5 July, Rugby League Magic Weekend will take place at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Impact: Trains to and from Liverpool, including Liverpool Lime Street and Merseyrail services to Sandhills, are running as normal but are expected to be busy.
Dates: 04 Jul 2026 to 05 Jul 2026
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Buxton Carnival
Reason: Buxton Carnival will take place on 11 July 2026.
Impact: Trains to Buxton are running as normal but may be busy.
Dates: 11 Jul 2026 to 11 Jul 2026
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Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride
Reason: The Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride is taking place on 12 July 2026.
Impact: Trains between Manchester, Preston and Blackpool are running as normal but are expected to be busy.
Dates: 12 Jul 2026 to 12 Jul 2026
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The Open, Royal Birkdale
Reason: Travel by train to get to The 154th Open golf championship at Royal Birkdale. Travel to Southport or Liverpool stations, then use Merseyrail services to Birkdale and Hillside,…
Impact: Expect busy trains to and from Southport.Merseyrail services will also be. Busier than usual.Travel earlier or later where possible.Allow extra time for boarding and connections.
Dates: 12 Jul 2026 to 19 Jul 2026
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Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate
Reason: Travel by train to the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate – our trains run every 30 minutes between Leeds/ York and Harrogate.At Harrogate, walk to the bus station (next to the rail…
Impact: Trains will be busier than usual.Take an earlier or later train if you can.Allow extra time for boarding and connections.Expect busy platforms at Leeds, York and Harrogate.
Dates: 14 Jul 2026 to 17 Jul 2026
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Driffield Show
Reason: The Driffield Show returns to Driffield Showground on Wednesday 22 July 2026.
Impact: Trains to Driffield are expected to be busier than usual - services are running as normal, but please allow extra time for your journey.
Dates: 22 Jul 2026 to 22 Jul 2026
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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
There are currently no upcoming events that may impact your route.
There are currently 26 stations with updates affecting your route.
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Adlington Lancashire
Reason: Ticket Office Closure
Dates: From 02 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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Alfreton
Reason: Ticket Office Closure
Dates: From 26 Jun 2026 - Until further notice
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Batley
Reason: Ticket Vending Machine problem
Dates: From 19 May 2026 - Until further notice
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Beverley
Reason: Ticket Office Closure
Dates: From 01 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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Blackpool South
Reason: Hazard to Passengers
Dates: From 28 Jun 2026 - Until further notice
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Broad Green Facilities
Reason: Various changes
Dates: From 02 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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Bryn
Reason: Throughout 2026, improvement works as part of the Access for All Scheme will be taking plac...
Dates: From 02 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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Buxton
Reason: Ticket Vending Machine problem
Dates: From 30 Jun 2026 - Until further notice
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Chester
Reason: Lifts out of order
Dates: From 02 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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Chorley
Reason: Due to improvement works taking place, there are reduced parking facilities in place fro...
Dates: From 02 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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Crewe
Reason: Lifts out of order
Dates: From 02 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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Cross Gates
Reason: Ticket Vending Machine problem
Dates: From 27 Jun 2026 - Until further notice
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Dinting
Reason: Ticket Office Closure
Dates: From 02 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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Earlestown
Reason: Ticket Office Closure
Dates: From 30 Jun 2026 - Until further notice
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Fitzwilliam
Reason: Hazard to Passengers
Dates: From 02 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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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.
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