
Service updates
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.
Major Disruption
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Hull - Leeds
Reason: A fault with the signalling system
Impact: Train services running through these stations are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 22:30 31/07.
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Leeds - Knottingley
Minor Disruption
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York - Leeds - Blackpool North
Reason: A fault with the signalling system
Impact: Train services running through these stations are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 22:30 31/07.
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York - Leeds
Reason: A fault with the signalling system
Impact: Train services running through these stations are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 22:30 31/07.
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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.
Good Service
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Leeds - Dewsbury - Brighouse - Manchester Vic
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Leeds - Hebden Bridge - Manchester Victoria
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Manchester Airport - St Helens Jn - Liverpool
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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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Rose Hill Marple - Romiley - Manchester Picc
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Sheffield - Hope Valley - Manchester Picc
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Leeds - Skipton
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York - Moorthorpe - Sheffield
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Leeds - Moorthorpe - Sheffield
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Bradford Forster Square - Leeds
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Ilkley - Bradford Forster Square
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Skipton - Bradford Forster Square
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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.
Hull - Leeds
Affected stations:
Description:
A fault with the signalling system
Impact:
Train services running through these stations are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 22:30 31/07.
Line updates (1)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 21:18
Following a fault with the signalling system between Leeds and Cross Gates all lines have now reopened.
Impact
Train services running through these stations are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 22:30 31/07.
Customer advice
What's happened?
Services between Leeds - Cross Gates were being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system.
Network Rail staff have now rectified the fault and services can now run.
How does this affect my journey?
Train services are now able to run between Leeds - Cross Gates (in both directions).
Services on the following routes were affected by this disruption:
Between Halifax - Hull
Between Leeds - York via Garforth
York - Blackpool North
Northern services between Leeds - York via Harrogate are not affected.
What should I do?
You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.
Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption please check your whole journey before travelling.
Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.Additional Info
For real time journey updates or to re-plan your journey please visit www.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.
Formation alerts (2)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 21:38
21:17 Halifax to Hull due 23:05 will be started from Leeds.
It will no longer call at Halifax, Bradford Interchange, New Pudsey and Bramley.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.
Will be formed of 2 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, 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: 31/07/2026 20:35
21:15 Hull to Halifax due 23:03 will be started from Leeds.
It will no longer call at Hull, Brough, Selby, South Milford, Micklefield, East Garforth, Garforth and Cross Gates.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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
Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 20:54
22:15 Hull to Halifax due 00:06 will be started from Leeds.
It will no longer call at Hull, Brough, Selby, South Milford, Micklefield, East Garforth, Garforth and Cross Gates.
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, 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
Leeds - Knottingley
Affected stations:
Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 21:58
22:51 Leeds to Knottingley due 23:33 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
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 and East Midlands Railway 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.
York - Leeds - Blackpool North
Description:
A fault with the signalling system
Impact:
Train services running through these stations are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 22:30 31/07.
Line updates (1)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 21:18
Following a fault with the signalling system between Leeds and Cross Gates all lines have now reopened.
Impact
Train services running through these stations are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 22:30 31/07.
Customer advice
What's happened?
Services between Leeds - Cross Gates were being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system.
Network Rail staff have now rectified the fault and services can now run.
How does this affect my journey?
Train services are now able to run between Leeds - Cross Gates (in both directions).
Services on the following routes were affected by this disruption:
Between Halifax - Hull
Between Leeds - York via Garforth
York - Blackpool North
Northern services between Leeds - York via Harrogate are not affected.
What should I do?
You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.
Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption please check your whole journey before travelling.
Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.Additional Info
For real time journey updates or to re-plan your journey please visit www.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.
York - Leeds
Description:
A fault with the signalling system
Impact:
Train services running through these stations are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 22:30 31/07.
Line updates (1)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 21:18
Following a fault with the signalling system between Leeds and Cross Gates all lines have now reopened.
Impact
Train services running through these stations are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 22:30 31/07.
Customer advice
What's happened?
Services between Leeds - Cross Gates were being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system.
Network Rail staff have now rectified the fault and services can now run.
How does this affect my journey?
Train services are now able to run between Leeds - Cross Gates (in both directions).
Services on the following routes were affected by this disruption:
Between Halifax - Hull
Between Leeds - York via Garforth
York - Blackpool North
Northern services between Leeds - York via Harrogate are not affected.
What should I do?
You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.
Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption please check your whole journey before travelling.
Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.Additional Info
For real time journey updates or to re-plan your journey please visit www.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.
Saltburn - Darlington - Bishop Auckland
Description:
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.
Line updates (1)
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Last Updated: 22/05/2026 14:55
Due to urgent repairs to a bridge at South Bank:
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.
Customer advice
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.Additional Info
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
Leeds - Dewsbury - Brighouse - Manchester Vic
Affected stations:
Formation alerts (2)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:47
Facilities on the 20:18 Leeds to Wigan North Western due 22:37.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:28
Facilities on the 19:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 22:06.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Leeds - Hebden Bridge - Manchester Victoria
Affected stations:
Formation alerts (11)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:32
Facilities on the 20:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 22:58.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Further Info
We apologise that there are fewer carriages than normal on your train service today.
For assistance, please speak to the conductor on board or a member of station staff where available.
You can also message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates. -
Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:50
Facilities on the 21:12 Leeds to Manchester Victoria due 22:29.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Further Info
We apologise that there are fewer carriages than normal on your train service today.
For assistance, please speak to the conductor on board or a member of station staff where available.
You can also message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates. -
Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:37
Facilities on the 20:42 Leeds to Manchester Victoria due 22:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:25
Facilities on the 21:44 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 23:49.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Further Info
We apologise that there are fewer carriages than normal on your train service today.
For assistance, please speak to the conductor on board or a member of station staff where available.
You can also message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates. -
Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:21
Facilities on the 21:57 Manchester Victoria to Leeds due 23:15.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Further Info
We apologise that there are fewer carriages than normal on your train service today.
For assistance, please speak to the conductor on board or a member of station staff where available.
You can also message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates. -
Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:28
Facilities on the 19:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 22:06.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:37
Facilities on the 22:57 Manchester Victoria to Leeds due 00:15.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:34
Facilities on the 22:26 Chester to Leeds due 00:38.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Further Info
We apologise that there are fewer carriages than normal on your train service today.
For assistance, please speak to the conductor on board or a member of station staff where available.
You can also message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates. -
Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:40
Facilities on the 21:17 Leeds to Manchester Victoria due 22:51.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:47
Facilities on the 20:18 Leeds to Wigan North Western due 22:37.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:36
Facilities on the 20:57 Manchester Victoria to Leeds due 22:15.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 21:36
20:26 Chester to Leeds due 22:42 is being delayed at Manchester Victoria.
This is due to a fault on this train.
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.
Manchester Airport - St Helens Jn - Liverpool
Affected stations:
Formation alerts (1)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:43
Facilities on the 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport due 00:24.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 6.
Manchester Oxford Road - Bolton - Wigan - Southport
Engineering works (1)
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Last Updated: 10/05/2026 00:40
Planned engineering work will take place between Gathurst and Southport from 00:01, Saturday 01 August 2026 to 05:40, Saturday 01 August 2026.
Some services will be revised.
The 0603 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road service will start from Wigan Wallgate.
Customers should travel on the next available service.Additional Info
Normal journey times will be extended. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
Manchester Vic - Atherton - Wigan
Affected stations:
Formation alerts (4)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:32
Facilities on the 20:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 22:58.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Further Info
We apologise that there are fewer carriages than normal on your train service today.
For assistance, please speak to the conductor on board or a member of station staff where available.
You can also message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates. -
Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:25
Facilities on the 21:44 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 23:49.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Further Info
We apologise that there are fewer carriages than normal on your train service today.
For assistance, please speak to the conductor on board or a member of station staff where available.
You can also message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates. -
Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:47
Facilities on the 20:18 Leeds to Wigan North Western due 22:37.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:28
Facilities on the 19:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 22:06.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Manchester Vic - Bolton - Wigan
Affected stations:
Formation alerts (1)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:47
Facilities on the 20:18 Leeds to Wigan North Western due 22:37.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Rochdale - Manchester - Blackburn - Clitheroe - Ribblehead
Affected stations:
Formation alerts (1)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 13:32
Facilities on the 22:39 Clitheroe to Manchester Victoria due 23:52.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 21:49
21:52 Rochdale to Clitheroe due 23:28 will be starting late from Rochdale and is expected to be 5 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.
Rose Hill Marple - Romiley - Manchester Picc
Affected stations:
Formation alerts (1)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:34
Facilities on the 22:45 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:11.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Sheffield - Hope Valley - Manchester Picc
Affected stations:
Formation alerts (2)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:34
Facilities on the 22:45 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:11.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 20:19
20:48 Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield due 22:06 will be starting late from Manchester Piccadilly and is expected to be 5 minutes late.
This is due to train crew being delayed.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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.
Leeds - Skipton
Affected stations:
Formation alerts (2)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:17
Facilities on the 22:56 Leeds to Skipton due 23:38.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
Further Info
We apologise that there are fewer carriages than normal on your train service today.
For assistance, please speak to the conductor on board or a member of station staff where available.
You can also message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates. -
Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:17
Facilities on the 21:48 Skipton to Leeds due 22:33.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
Further Info
We apologise that there are fewer carriages than normal on your train service today.
For assistance, please speak to the conductor on board or a member of station staff where available.
You can also message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
York - Moorthorpe - Sheffield
Affected stations:
Formation alerts (1)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:36
Facilities on the 22:30 Leeds to Sheffield due 23:45.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Leeds - Moorthorpe - Sheffield
Affected stations:
Formation alerts (1)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:36
Facilities on the 22:30 Leeds to Sheffield due 23:45.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Bradford Forster Square - Leeds
Engineering works (1)
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Last Updated: 22/05/2026 04:42
Planned engineering work will take place between Shipley and Bradford Forster Square from 00:30, Saturday 01 August 2026 to 04:30, Tuesday 04 August 2026.
All services will be revised.
Saturday 1st, Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd August
Leeds Skipton: Trains will call additionally at Kirkstall Forge and Apperley Bridge.
Bradford Forster Square Skipton: Trains will be diverted to run between Ilkley and Skipton to an amended timetable.
Skipton Bradford Forster Square: Trains will be diverted to run between Skipton and Ilkley to an amended timetable.
Buses will be provided between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley.
Bradford Forster Square Leeds: Trains will not run.
Buses will be provided between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley.
Train services are available between Shipley and Leeds.
Ilkley Bradford Forster Square: Trains will be diverted to run between Ilkley and Skipton to an amended timetable.
Bradford Forster Square Ilkley: Trains will be diverted to run between Shipley and Ilkley to an amended timetable.
Leeds Ilkley: Trains will run a normally advertised.
Buses will be provided between Shipley and Bradford Forster Square.Additional Info
Normal journey times will be extended. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
Ilkley - Bradford Forster Square
Engineering works (1)
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Last Updated: 22/05/2026 04:42
Planned engineering work will take place between Shipley and Bradford Forster Square from 00:30, Saturday 01 August 2026 to 04:30, Tuesday 04 August 2026.
All services will be revised.
Saturday 1st, Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd August
Leeds Skipton: Trains will call additionally at Kirkstall Forge and Apperley Bridge.
Bradford Forster Square Skipton: Trains will be diverted to run between Ilkley and Skipton to an amended timetable.
Skipton Bradford Forster Square: Trains will be diverted to run between Skipton and Ilkley to an amended timetable.
Buses will be provided between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley.
Bradford Forster Square Leeds: Trains will not run.
Buses will be provided between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley.
Train services are available between Shipley and Leeds.
Ilkley Bradford Forster Square: Trains will be diverted to run between Ilkley and Skipton to an amended timetable.
Bradford Forster Square Ilkley: Trains will be diverted to run between Shipley and Ilkley to an amended timetable.
Leeds Ilkley: Trains will run a normally advertised.
Buses will be provided between Shipley and Bradford Forster Square.Additional Info
Normal journey times will be extended. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
Skipton - Bradford Forster Square
Engineering works (1)
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Last Updated: 22/05/2026 04:42
Planned engineering work will take place between Shipley and Bradford Forster Square from 00:30, Saturday 01 August 2026 to 04:30, Tuesday 04 August 2026.
All services will be revised.
Saturday 1st, Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd August
Leeds Skipton: Trains will call additionally at Kirkstall Forge and Apperley Bridge.
Bradford Forster Square Skipton: Trains will be diverted to run between Ilkley and Skipton to an amended timetable.
Skipton Bradford Forster Square: Trains will be diverted to run between Skipton and Ilkley to an amended timetable.
Buses will be provided between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley.
Bradford Forster Square Leeds: Trains will not run.
Buses will be provided between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley.
Train services are available between Shipley and Leeds.
Ilkley Bradford Forster Square: Trains will be diverted to run between Ilkley and Skipton to an amended timetable.
Bradford Forster Square Ilkley: Trains will be diverted to run between Shipley and Ilkley to an amended timetable.
Leeds Ilkley: Trains will run a normally advertised.
Buses will be provided between Shipley and Bradford Forster Square.Additional Info
Normal journey times will be extended. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
Other Updates
Affected stations:
Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 21:05
20:24 York to Blackpool North due 23:05 has been 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, 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
Formation alerts (11)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:55
Facilities on the 21:18 Blackpool North to York due 00:07.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Further Info
We apologise that there are fewer carriages than normal on your train service today.
For assistance, please speak to the conductor on board or a member of station staff where available.
You can also message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates. -
Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:43
Facilities on the 21:21 Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street due 22:08.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:29
Facilities on the 21:28 Bradford Interchange to Leeds due 22:32.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Further Info
We apologise that there are fewer carriages than normal on your train service today.
For assistance, please speak to the conductor on board or a member of station staff where available.
You can also message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates. -
Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:31
Facilities on the 21:36 Wigan North Western to Manchester Oxford Road due 22:15.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:31
Facilities on the 22:06 Wigan Wallgate to Stalybridge due 23:07.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Further Info
We apologise that there are fewer carriages than normal on your train service today.
For assistance, please speak to the conductor on board or a member of station staff where available.
You can also message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates. -
Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:31
Facilities on the 22:27 Manchester Oxford Road to Wigan North Western due 23:11.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:57
Facilities on the 22:47 York to Hull due 23:56.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
Further Info
We apologise that there are fewer carriages than normal on your train service today.
For assistance, please speak to the conductor on board or a member of station staff where available.
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:27
Facilities on the 23:19 Halifax to Leeds due 23:56.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Further Info
We apologise that there are fewer carriages than normal on your train service today.
For assistance, please speak to the conductor on board or a member of station staff where available.
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:31
Facilities on the 23:20 Stalybridge to Manchester Victoria due 23:33.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Further Info
We apologise that there are fewer carriages than normal on your train service today.
For assistance, please speak to the conductor on board or a member of station staff where available.
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:40
Facilities on the 23:20 Manchester Victoria to Wigan North Western due 00:02.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 06:45
Facilities on the 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport due 23:59.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Other train service updates (4)
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 20:19
20:48 Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield due 22:06 will be starting late from Manchester Piccadilly and is expected to be 5 minutes late.
This is due to train crew being delayed.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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.
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 20:35
21:15 Hull to Halifax due 23:03 will be started from Leeds.
It will no longer call at Hull, Brough, Selby, South Milford, Micklefield, East Garforth, Garforth and Cross Gates.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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.
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 21:38
21:17 Halifax to Hull due 23:05 will be started from Leeds.
It will no longer call at Halifax, Bradford Interchange, New Pudsey and Bramley.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.
Will be formed of 2 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, 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.
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Last Updated: 31/07/2026 20:23
21:24 York to Blackpool North due 00:02 will be started from Leeds.
It will no longer call at York, Church Fenton and Garforth.
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, 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
Engineering works (1)
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Last Updated: 10/05/2026 00:34
Planned engineering work will take place between Stalybridge and Mirfield from 00:15, Saturday 01 August 2026 to 05:15, Monday 03 August 2026.
All services will be revised. Saturday Only
Leeds Manchester Victoria (and beyond) via Dewsbury: Trains will run between Leeds and Halifax via Dewsbury, and between Todmorden and Manchester Victoria (and beyond).
Manchester Victoria (and beyond) Leeds via Dewsbury: Trains will run between Manchester Victoria (and beyond) and Todmorden, and between Halifax and Leeds via Dewsbury.
Leeds Manchester Victoria (and beyond) via Bradford Interchange: Trains will run to an amended timetable.
Sunday Only
Leeds Manchester Victoria (and vv) via Bradford Interchange: Trains will run to an amended timetable
Saturday & Sunday
Huddersfield Sheffield: Trains will start from Lockwood or Penistone.
Sheffield Huddersfield: Trains will terminate at Penistone or Lockwood.
Buses will be provided between Huddersfield and Lockwood/Penistone, in both directions.Additional Info
Normal journey times will be extended. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
There are currently no upcoming events that may impact your route.
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Ansdell & Fairhaven
Reason: Hazard to Passengers
Dates: From 30 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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Barnsley
Reason: Ticket Office Closure
Dates: From 31 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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Blackpool South
Reason: Hazard to Passengers
Dates: From 26 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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Blaydon
Reason: Lighting Problem
Dates: From 29 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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Bridlington Facilities
Reason: Various changes
Dates: From 31 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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Broad Green Facilities
Reason: Various changes
Dates: From 31 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 31 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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Burnley Manchester Road
Reason: Hazard to Passengers
Dates: From 26 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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Carlisle
Reason: Ticket Office Closure
Dates: From 29 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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Carnforth
Reason: Hazard to Passengers
Dates: From 26 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 31 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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Clifton
Reason: Hazard to Passengers
Dates: From 26 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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Dalton
Reason: Hazard to Passengers
Dates: From 26 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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Dinting
Reason: Ticket Office Closure
Dates: From 31 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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Disley
Reason: Lighting Problem
Dates: From 26 Jul 2026 - Until further notice
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
