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  • Line updates (1)

    • Last Updated 23/11/2025 16:53

      Due to urgent repairs to the railway between Corkickle and Whitehaven the line is closed.

      Impact

      Train services running through these stations will be terminated at Corkickle and restarted from Whitehaven. Disruption is expected until the end of the day on 31/03/26.

      Customer advice

      Services between Corkickle and Whitehaven are being disrupted due to urgent repairs the railway.
      Network Rail continue to complete the works on Bransty Tunnel, Whitehaven. The line is closed between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions). Disruption is expected until Spring 2026.

      Effect on service:
      Train services are unable to run between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions).
      Train services between Lancaster/Barrow-in-Furness and Carlisle will terminate at Corkickle and restart between Whitehaven and Carlisle.
      Train services between Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness/Lancaster will terminate at Whitehaven and restart at Corkickle.
      Rail replacement buses will operate between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions),

      Replacement transport:
      Road transport will operate between Corkickle and Whitehaven.
      Please speak to station staff, see on-line journey planners or consult Customer Information Screens for departure times.
      Please see station information posters for the location of bus pick up points.
      Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.

      Additional Info

      For a video in relation to this disruption, please see... https://vimeo.com/1114787209?fl=pl&fe=ti

      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 on board your train please visit journeycheck.com/northern, message us on X.com @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00), or search for #NorthernUpdates
      If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern or TransPennine Express 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.
      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)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 04:22

      Planned engineering work will take place between Maryport and Dalston from 23:10, Saturday 06 December 2025 to 05:20, Monday 08 December 2025.
      All services will be replaced by buses between Workington and Carlisle. Sunday
      Lancaster/Barrow-in-Furness Carlisle: Trains will terminate at Maryport.
      Carlisle Barrow-in-Furness/Lancaster: Trains will start from Maryport.
      Buses will be provided between Workington and Carlisle, 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).

    Improvement works

  • Line updates (1)

    • Last Updated 03/09/2025 00:16

      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 28/06.
      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

    Other train service updates (1)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 04:12

      06:22 Saltburn to Carlisle due 09:32 will be started from Darlington and terminated at Newcastle.
      It will no longer call at Saltburn, Marske, Longbeck, Redcar East, Redcar Central, South Bank, Middlesbrough, Thornaby, Eaglescliffe, Allens West, Dinsdale, Metrocentre, Prudhoe, Hexham, Haydon Bridge, Haltwhistle, Wetheral and Carlisle.
      This is due to a fault on this train.

      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.

  • Other train service updates (1)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 07:46

      08:41 Preston to Blackpool South due 09:24 will no longer call at Kirkham & Wesham, Moss Side, Lytham, Ansdell & Fairhaven, Squires Gate and Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
      It will be starting late from Preston and is expected to be 8 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.

  • Line updates (1)

    • Last Updated 03/09/2025 00:16

      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 28/06.
      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

    Train cancellations (1)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 04:12

      09:52 Carlisle to Newcastle due 11:14 will be cancelled.
      This is due to a fault on this train.

      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.

    Other train service updates (1)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 04:12

      06:22 Saltburn to Carlisle due 09:32 will be started from Darlington and terminated at Newcastle.
      It will no longer call at Saltburn, Marske, Longbeck, Redcar East, Redcar Central, South Bank, Middlesbrough, Thornaby, Eaglescliffe, Allens West, Dinsdale, Metrocentre, Prudhoe, Hexham, Haydon Bridge, Haltwhistle, Wetheral and Carlisle.
      This is due to a fault on this train.

      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.

  • Line updates (1)

    • Last Updated 23/11/2025 16:53

      Due to urgent repairs to the railway between Corkickle and Whitehaven the line is closed.

      Impact

      Train services running through these stations will be terminated at Corkickle and restarted from Whitehaven. Disruption is expected until the end of the day on 31/03/26.

      Customer advice

      Services between Corkickle and Whitehaven are being disrupted due to urgent repairs the railway.
      Network Rail continue to complete the works on Bransty Tunnel, Whitehaven. The line is closed between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions). Disruption is expected until Spring 2026.

      Effect on service:
      Train services are unable to run between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions).
      Train services between Lancaster/Barrow-in-Furness and Carlisle will terminate at Corkickle and restart between Whitehaven and Carlisle.
      Train services between Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness/Lancaster will terminate at Whitehaven and restart at Corkickle.
      Rail replacement buses will operate between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions),

      Replacement transport:
      Road transport will operate between Corkickle and Whitehaven.
      Please speak to station staff, see on-line journey planners or consult Customer Information Screens for departure times.
      Please see station information posters for the location of bus pick up points.
      Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.

      Additional Info

      For a video in relation to this disruption, please see... https://vimeo.com/1114787209?fl=pl&fe=ti

      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 on board your train please visit journeycheck.com/northern, message us on X.com @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00), or search for #NorthernUpdates
      If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern or TransPennine Express 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.
      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)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 04:22

      Planned engineering work will take place between Maryport and Dalston from 23:10, Saturday 06 December 2025 to 05:20, Monday 08 December 2025.
      All services will be replaced by buses between Workington and Carlisle. Sunday
      Lancaster/Barrow-in-Furness Carlisle: Trains will terminate at Maryport.
      Carlisle Barrow-in-Furness/Lancaster: Trains will start from Maryport.
      Buses will be provided between Workington and Carlisle, 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).

    Improvement works

  • Line updates (1)

    • Last Updated 03/09/2025 00:16

      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 28/06.
      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

    Other train service updates (1)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 04:12

      06:22 Saltburn to Carlisle due 09:32 will be started from Darlington and terminated at Newcastle.
      It will no longer call at Saltburn, Marske, Longbeck, Redcar East, Redcar Central, South Bank, Middlesbrough, Thornaby, Eaglescliffe, Allens West, Dinsdale, Metrocentre, Prudhoe, Hexham, Haydon Bridge, Haltwhistle, Wetheral and Carlisle.
      This is due to a fault on this train.

      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.

  • Train cancellations (3)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 04:14

      07:35 Sheffield to Huddersfield due 08:54 will be cancelled.
      This is due to a fault on this train.

      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.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 07:26

      10:35 Sheffield to Huddersfield due 11:54 will be cancelled.
      This is due to a fault on this train.

      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 https://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 06/12/2025 07:26

      09:09 Huddersfield to Sheffield due 10:28 will be cancelled.
      This is due to a fault on this train.

      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 https://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 (5)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:57

      Facilities on the 18:09 Huddersfield to Sheffield due 19:30.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:57

      Facilities on the 13:35 Sheffield to Huddersfield due 14:54.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:57

      Facilities on the 15:09 Huddersfield to Sheffield due 16:28.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:57

      Facilities on the 16:35 Sheffield to Huddersfield due 17:54.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:57

      Facilities on the 12:09 Huddersfield to Sheffield due 13:28.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

  • Other train service updates (1)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 00:20

      22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street due 00:26 will be delayed at Manchester Airport by 8 minutes, will be further delayed at St Helens Junction and is expected to be 18 minutes late.
      This is due to a late running train being in front of this one.

      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.

  • Formation alerts (7)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:50

      Facilities on the 06:57 Manchester Victoria to Leeds due 08:15.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:50

      Facilities on the 14:12 Leeds to Manchester Victoria due 15:29.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:50

      Facilities on the 20:27 Chester to Leeds due 22:42.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:50

      Facilities on the 11:27 Chester to Leeds due 13:42.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:50

      Facilities on the 07:43 Leeds to Chester due 10:01.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:50

      Facilities on the 08:42 Leeds to Chester due 11:01.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:50

      Facilities on the 15:57 Manchester Victoria to Leeds due 17:20.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

  • Other train service updates (4)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 00:20

      22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street due 00:26 will be delayed at Manchester Airport by 8 minutes, will be further delayed at St Helens Junction and is expected to be 18 minutes late.
      This is due to a late running train being in front of this one.

      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.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 06:22

      07:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport due 08:25 will be starting late from Liverpool Lime Street.
      This is due to a fault on this train.

      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.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 08:11

      08:02 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport due 09:25 is being delayed at Liverpool Lime Street.
      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.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 07:07

      06:32 Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street due 07:52 will no longer call at Roby, Broad Green, Wavertree Technology Park and Edge Hill.
      It has been delayed at Manchester Airport and is now 18 minutes late.
      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.

  • Other train service updates (1)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 06:02

      07:18 Blackburn to Headbolt Lane due 09:42 will be started from Wigan Wallgate.
      It will no longer call at Blackburn, Accrington, Rose Grove, Burnley Manchester Road, Todmorden, Walsden, Littleborough, Smithy Bridge, Rochdale, Manchester Victoria, Salford Central, Salford Crescent, Swinton, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold, Daisy Hill and Hindley.
      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 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.

  • Train cancellations (1)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 03:15

      07:46 Ormskirk to Preston due 08:16 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 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.

  • Formation alerts (8)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:57

      Facilities on the 19:15 Hull to Halifax due 21:03.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:57

      Facilities on the 09:16 Halifax to Hull due 10:59.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:57

      Facilities on the 15:14 Hull to Halifax due 17:03.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:57

      Facilities on the 21:16 Halifax to Hull due 23:02.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:57

      Facilities on the 11:15 Hull to Halifax due 13:03.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:57

      Facilities on the 13:16 Halifax to Hull due 14:59.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:57

      Facilities on the 07:17 Hull to Halifax due 09:03.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:57

      Facilities on the 17:15 Halifax to Hull due 18:59.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

  • Formation alerts (2)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 07:15

      Facilities on the 11:17 Nottingham to Leeds due 13:15.
      This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 07:15

      Facilities on the 09:09 Leeds to Nottingham due 10:59.
      This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.

    Engineering works (1)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 04:21

      Planned engineering work will take place at Chesterfield from 05:50, Saturday 06 December 2025 to 23:45, Saturday 06 December 2025.
      Some services will be revised. Nottingham Sheffield Leeds: Trains will run to an amended timetable between Nottingham and Sheffield. Journey times between Sheffield and Leeds are unaltered. Trains between Leeds and Sheffield/Nottingham will run as normally advertised.

      Additional Info

      Normal journey times are extended by approximately 60 minutes. 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).

  • Train cancellations (1)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 04:14

      07:16 Adwick to Sheffield due 08:13 will be cancelled.
      This is due to a fault on this train.

      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.

  • Train cancellations (7)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 03:13

      07:25 Southport to Stalybridge due 09:05 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 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.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 03:17

      08:23 Preston to Colne due 09:34 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 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.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 03:21

      08:30 Stalybridge to Stockport due 08:59 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 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.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 03:21

      09:04 Stockport to Stalybridge due 09:28 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 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.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 07:56

      09:18 Blackburn to Rochdale due 10:29 will be cancelled.
      This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.

      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.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 03:17

      09:50 Colne to Preston due 11:03 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 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.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 07:56

      10:52 Rochdale to Blackburn due 12:04 will be cancelled.
      This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.

      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.

    Formation alerts (11)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:55

      Facilities on the 07:21 Bradford Interchange to Leeds due 08:28.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 07:15

      Facilities on the 08:22 Selby to Leeds due 08:51.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:55

      Facilities on the 08:47 Leeds to Bradford Interchange due 09:55.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:55

      Facilities on the 10:22 Bradford Interchange to Leeds due 11:29.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:55

      Facilities on the 11:46 Leeds to Bradford Interchange due 12:51.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:55

      Facilities on the 13:27 Bradford Interchange to Leeds due 14:29.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:55

      Facilities on the 14:46 Leeds to Bradford Interchange due 15:58.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:55

      Facilities on the 16:26 Bradford Interchange to Leeds due 17:29.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:55

      Facilities on the 17:47 Leeds to Bradford Interchange due 18:58.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:55

      Facilities on the 19:26 Bradford Interchange to Leeds due 20:28.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 05:55

      Facilities on the 20:47 Leeds to Huddersfield due 21:22.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    Other train service updates (3)

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 04:15

      07:10 York to Blackpool North due 10:04 will be started from Preston.
      It will no longer call at York, Ulleskelf, Church Fenton, Cross Gates, Leeds, New Pudsey, Bradford Interchange, Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Burnley Manchester Road, Accrington and Blackburn.
      This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident near the railway yesterday.

      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.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 07:25

      08:31 Southport to Stalybridge due 10:04 will call additionally at Bescar Lane, New Lane, Hoscar and Clifton.
      This is due to the train making extra stops because a train was cancelled.

      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.

    • Last Updated 06/12/2025 03:13

      09:52 Stalybridge to Southport due 11:25 will be started from Wigan Wallgate.
      It will no longer call at Stalybridge, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Manchester Victoria, Salford Central, Salford Crescent, Kearsley, Farnworth, Moses Gate, Bolton, Westhoughton, Hindley and Ince.
      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 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.

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

Stations

  • Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Adlington Cheshire station.

    Customers are advised that there have been loose paving slabs reports on Platform 2 at this station. Customers are requested to take care when boarding/alighting trains, and moving about the station.

  • Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Ashburys station.

  • Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Blackpool South station.

  • At Broad Green station, the following issues have been reported:
    The ticket office is closed.
    Owing to uneven surfaces passengers should take extra care.
    Due to on-going refurbishment work the ticket office at this station will be closed until further notice. A ticket vending machine is available.

    When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.

  • There is no lighting at the station at Burneside station.

    Please take extra care when alighting at this station.

  • Owing to slippery surfaces passengers should take extra care at Burnley Manchester Road station.

  • There is no lighting at the station at Burscough Bridge station.

    Please take extra care when alighting at this station.

  • There is no lighting at the station at Corbridge station.

    Due to a fault with the lighting on the platforms, passengers should take extra care when using this station.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 14:30 on 08/12/2025 until the end of the day at Daisy Hill station.

    When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.

  • At Dinting station, the following issues have been reported:
    Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care.
    The ticket vending machines are out of order.
    Customers are advised to board and alight trains using the middle doors of the train at Dinting due to loose platform edge stones. Network Rail are aware of the issue and will repair the stones as quickly as possible.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 06/12/2025 until the end of the day at Eccles station.

    When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.

  • The ticket office will be closed :
    From 14:30 on 13/12/2025 until the end of the day
    From 14:30 on 14/12/2025 until the end of the day at Eccleston Park station.

    When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.

  • At Edge Hill station, the following issues have been reported:
    Owing to poor lighting on the platforms passengers should take extra care.
    Customers are advised to take extra care when boarding and alighting services.

    For passengers who need assistance please speak to a member of station staff or contact the Northern Passenger Assistance team on 0800 138 5560.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 14:40 on 11/12/2025 until the end of the day at Edge Hill station.

    When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.

  • At Fairfield station, the following issues have been reported:
    Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care.
    Reports of loose coping stones on the platform edge at Platform 1

  • The ticket office is unable to issue tickets due to a machine fault.

  • Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Gorton station.

  • The ticket office will be closed :
    From 18:15 on 01/12/2025 until the end of the day
    From 18:15 on 04/12/2025 until the end of the day
    From 18:15 on 05/12/2025 until the end of the day
    From 18:15 on 06/12/2025 until the end of the day at Grange-Over-Sands station.

  • All toilets are out of order at Halifax station.

  • Owing to uneven surface on platform 1 passengers should take extra care at Hoscar station.

  • Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Hyde Central station.

    Reports of platform 2 loose coping stones near the entrance of the station

  • There is no lighting on platform 1 at Irlam station.

  • Due to a fault with station lighting on Platform 2 at this station, customers are asked to take care when moving about the station.

  • The lifts will be out of order between Platform 3 and the overbridge from 06:16 on 14/10/2025 until further notice at Lancaster station.

    The lift between the overbridge and platform 3 is currently out of service. Customers who require step free access at this station should speak to a member of staff, or contact the Northern Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060 for further assistance. Step free access is available by an alternative walking route, please speak to station staff for further assistance.

  • Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Littleborough station.

  • The lifts will be out of order between platform 2 and the rest of the station from now until further notice at Low Moor station.

    Customers who require step free access to/from platform 2 should speak to a member of staff, or contact the Northern Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060 for further assistance.

  • The ticket vending machines are out of order at Manchester Airport station.

  • At Manchester Airport station, the following issues have been reported:
    The ticket office is closed.
    The automatic ticket barriers are not in use.

    There are currently no ticket selling facilities at this station. Station staff are on-site and able to offer assistance.

  • Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Mossley Hill station.

  • The ticket vending machines are out of order at North Road station.

    Customers who require a ticket are advised to purchase from the Northern App or from the ticket office. During the hours when the ticket office is closed and you wish to pay using cash, please purchase your ticket from the conductor on board the train.

  • At Northwich station, the following issues have been reported:
    The ticket office will be closed from 21:58 on 01/07/2025 until 23:59 on 31/12/2025.
    Due to ongoing refurbishment work, the station ticket office will be closed until the end of 2025. Ticket vending machines are available and staff are on site to assist between 07:00-12:30 Monday to Saturday.

  • Owing to uneven coping stone on platform 1 passengers should take extra care at Prescot station.

  • The lifts will be out of order between platform 1 and platform 2 from now until further notice at Shipley station.

    Step free access is still available to all platforms.

  • Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Smithy Bridge station.

    Passengers should take extra care on Platform 1 at this station due to loose coping stones. Passengers should take extra care on Platform 2 at this station due to damage to the platform surface.

  • Owing to uneven surfaces passengers should take extra care at St Annes-On-The-Sea station.

  • There is no lighting on the platforms at Steeton & Silsden station.

    Due to a fault with the lighting on platform 2, passengers should take extra care when using this station.

  • Owing to uneven surfaces passengers should take extra care at Todmorden station.

  • Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at West Allerton station.

  • The ticket office will be closed from now until further notice at Whiston station.

  • The ticket office will be closed :
    From 16:00 on 10/12/2025 until 17:45 on 10/12/2025
    From 16:00 on 11/12/2025 until 17:45 on 11/12/2025 at Whitehaven station.

    When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.

  • Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Wigton station.

Passenger Information during Disruption

Feedback from customers consistently tells us that the flow of information about train services that are experiencing disruption is a priority for them and is an area we need to focus on more strongly. Whilst it is recognised the Northern have the responsibility for managing their relationship with their own customers, the interconnected nature of the rail industry dictates that a coordinated approach to the provision of passenger information during major delays/disruption is appropriate and important.

Customer information pledges

Whilst we always try our best to make your journey as simple as possible, we understand that, sometimes things don’t always go to plan when travelling by rail.

Customers across 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.

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 practice 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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