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 18 route disruptions
Engineering work
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Leeds - Dewsbury - Brighouse - Manchester Vic
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Leeds - Hebden Bridge - Manchester Victoria
Minor Disruption
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Crewe - Stockport - Manchester Picc
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Manchester Airport - St Helens Jn - Liverpool
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Saltburn - Darlington - Bishop Auckland
Reason: Urgent repairs to a bridge
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 31/12.
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Leeds - Doncaster
Good Service
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Buxton - Manchester Piccadilly
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Chester - Altrincham - Stockport/Manchester Picc
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Manchester - Warrington Central - Liverpool
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Manchester Airport- Blackpool Nth
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Manchester Oxford Road - Bolton - Wigan - Southport
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Manchester Vic - Atherton - Wigan
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Manchester Vic - Bolton - Wigan
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Rochdale - Manchester - Blackburn - Clitheroe - Ribblehead
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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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Other Updates
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All other routes have a good service. For live updates see our journey check page.
There are 42 planned service changes affecting your route.
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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
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Amended 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service from Monday 29 June to Thursday 2 July
Reason: Engineering work is taking place between Stockport and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines.As a result, the 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will be diverted to…
Impact: Northern between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly
Dates: 29 Jun 2026 to 02 Jul 2026
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Amended late night trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Hazel Grove / Buxton from Monday 29 June to Thursday 2 July
Reason: Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport, closing some lines.As a result:The 22:57 Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Heaton…
Impact: Northern between Manchester Piccadilly and Hazel Grove / Buxton
Dates: 29 Jun 2026 to 02 Jul 2026
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Buses replace late night Northern trains between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 29 June to Thursday 2 July
Reason: Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly, closing all lines used by Northern overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.As a result, the…
Impact: Northern between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly
Dates: 29 Jun 2026 to 02 Jul 2026
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Buses replace late night trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow / Stoke-on-Trent from Monday 29 June to Thursday 2 July
Reason: Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow, closing various lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.As a result:The 22:46 Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke…
Impact: Northern between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport / Macclesfield / Stoke-on-Trent / Crewe
Dates: 29 Jun 2026 to 02 Jul 2026
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Vital signalling equipment work: amended services between Rochdale / Stalybridge and Manchester Victoria from Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July
Reason: Engineering work is taking place between Stalybridge and Manchester Victoria, closing some lines. Background information on the work can be found below.Northern:Replacement buses will…
Impact: Northern between Southport / Wigan North Western and Stalybridge, between Clitheroe / Blackburn and Rochdale via Manchester Victoria, between Headbolt Lane and Blackburn via…
Dates: 29 Jun 2026 to 03 Jul 2026
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Amended service between Clitheroe / Blackburn and Manchester Victoria on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July
Reason: Engineering work is taking place between Salford Crescent and Manchester Victoria, closing some lines.Saturday:Trains between Clitheroe / Blackburn and Manchester Victoria, will start …
Impact: Between Clitheroe / Blackburn and Manchester Victoria
Dates: 04 Jul 2026 to 05 Jul 2026
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Buses replace trains between Newcastle and Horden on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July
Reason: Engineering work is taking place between Sunderland and Seaham, closing all lines.Grand Central:Rail replacement bus services will operate between Sunderland and Seaham / Hartlepool.On…
Impact: All Grand Central services to / from SunderlandNorthern between Carlisle / Newcastle and Middlesbrough, and also between Carlisle and Nunthorpe
Dates: 04 Jul 2026 to 05 Jul 2026
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No trains to / from Salford Central on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July
Reason: Engineering work is taking place in the Salford Central area, closing the station.As a result, no trains will call at Salford Central. Trains will still be able to pass through the…
Impact: All Northern services to / from Salford Central
Dates: 04 Jul 2026 to 05 Jul 2026
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Transpennine Route Upgrade: buses replace trains to / from Huddersfield on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July
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, between Blackpool North and York, and also…
Dates: 04 Jul 2026 to 05 Jul 2026
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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 32 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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Bolton
Reason: Ticket Office Closure
Dates: From 02 Jul 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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Buckshaw Parkway
Reason: Ticket Office Closure
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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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
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