Currently there are 30 route disruptions and 45 station updates
Routes
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 30/09/2025 12:10
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 31/01/26.
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 until further notice, once a time frame for works to be completed has been set we will update our customers.
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 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
Improvement works
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Line updates (1)
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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
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 15:58
Due to a safety inspection of the track between Southport and Wigan Wallgate trains have to run at reduced speed on some lines.
Impact
Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer advice
Services between Southport and Wigan Wallgate are currently being disrupted due to a safety inspection of the track
Network Rail engineers are on site and working to restore the fault.
Effect on service:
Train services are having to run at a reduced speed between Southport and Wigan Wallgate (in this direction only).
First services affected:
12:03 Southport - Stalybridge service did not call at stations between Ince and Manchester Oxford Road
12:52 Stalybridge - Southport service has terminated at Wigan WallgateAdditional Info
For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up-to-date train running information.
For real time journey updates on your phone visit https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates or use our app.
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.
If you need to speak to someone, you can message us on X or Facebook, @northernassist or using web chat at www.northernrailway.co.uk
Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 14:38
15:03 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road due 16:18 will be cancelled.
This is due to a speed restriction over defective track.
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 (1)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 15:10
15:27 Manchester Oxford Road to Southport due 16:43 will be terminated at Wigan Wallgate.
It will no longer call at Gathurst, Appley Bridge, Parbold, Burscough Bridge, Meols Cop and Southport.
This is due to a safety inspection of the track.
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 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)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 14:38
16:27 Manchester Oxford Road to Southport due 17:43 will be started from Wigan Wallgate.
It will no longer call at Manchester Oxford Road, Deansgate, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Westhoughton, Hindley and Ince.
This is due to a speed restriction over defective track.
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.
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 30/09/2025 12:10
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 31/01/26.
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 until further notice, once a time frame for works to be completed has been set we will update our customers.
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 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
Train cancellations (2)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 16:13
19:13 Lancaster to Barrow-In-Furness due 20:15 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 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 20/11/2025 14:56
12:29 Manchester Airport to Corkickle due 16:22 has been cancelled.
This is due to damage to the overhead electric wires.
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 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 (5)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 16:11
15:52 Corkickle to Lancaster due 18:20 will be terminated at Barrow-In-Furness.
It will no longer call at Roose, Dalton, Ulverston, Cark & Cartmel, Grange-Over-Sands, Arnside, Silverdale, Carnforth and Lancaster.
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 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 20/11/2025 14:35
15:29 Manchester Airport to Barrow-In-Furness due 17:53 will be started from Manchester Oxford Road.
It will no longer call at Manchester Airport, Gatley and Manchester Piccadilly.
This is due to train crew being delayed by service disruption.
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 20/11/2025 15:51
16:29 Corkickle to Lancaster due 19:06 will be started from Barrow-In-Furness.
It will no longer call at Corkickle, St Bees, Nethertown, Braystones, Sellafield, Seascale, Drigg, Ravenglass For Eskdale, Bootle, Silecroft, Millom, Green Road, Foxfield, Kirkby-In-Furness and Askam.
This is due to damage to the overhead electric wires.
Additional Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today. To assist customers to complete their journey, road replacement transport will be provided as follows.
A coach operated by Workington Transport Heritage Trust will depart Corkickle at 16:30 calling at stations to Millom
A coach operated by Travellers Choice will depart Millom at 17:20 calling at stations to Askam and then drop off customers at stations as required through to Lancaster.
Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (excluding service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport. Journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when using road replacement transport.Further Info
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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 20/11/2025 12:25
13:52 Barrow-In-Furness to Manchester Airport due 16:15 will be started from Lancaster.
It will no longer call at Barrow-In-Furness, Roose, Dalton, Ulverston, Cark & Cartmel, Kents Bank, Grange-Over-Sands, Arnside, Silverdale and Carnforth.
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 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 20/11/2025 14:59
16:01 Lancaster to Corkickle due 18:31 will be started from Barrow-In-Furness.
It will no longer call at Lancaster, Carnforth, Silverdale, Arnside, Grange-Over-Sands, Kents Bank, Cark & Cartmel, Ulverston, Dalton and Roose.
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 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.
Improvement works
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Other train service updates (2)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 16:08
16:39 Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North due 17:57 will be terminated at Wigan North Western.
It will no longer call at Euxton Balshaw Lane, Leyland, Preston, Poulton-Le-Fylde and Blackpool North.
This is due to train crew being delayed by service disruption.
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 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 20/11/2025 15:45
15:39 Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North due 16:57 will be delayed at Wigan North Western and is expected to be 15 minutes late.
This is due to train crew being delayed by service disruption.
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.
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Line updates (1)
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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
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Formation alerts (11)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:41
Facilities on the 19:56 Leeds to Skipton due 20:43.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:41
Facilities on the 20:47 Skipton to Leeds due 21:32.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 16:11
Facilities on the 21:49 Skipton to Leeds due 22:34.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 16:08
Facilities on the 23:20 Leeds to Skipton due 00:04.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 15:31
17:19 Leeds to Skipton due 18:02 will now run as scheduled.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 16:11
Facilities on the 19:47 Skipton to Leeds due 20:33.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:41
Facilities on the 22:49 Skipton to Leeds due 23:36.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 16:11
Facilities on the 17:46 Skipton to Leeds due 18:29.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 16:13
Facilities on the 17:17 Skipton to Leeds due 18:01.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 16:13
Facilities on the 22:26 Leeds to Skipton due 23:13.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:41
Facilities on the 21:56 Leeds to Skipton due 22:38.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Other train service updates (3)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 08:20
16:56 Leeds to Skipton due 17:39 will no longer call at Shipley.
This is due to a problem with platform equipment.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express or LNER service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/ or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay -
Last Updated 20/11/2025 08:19
16:26 Leeds to Skipton due 17:09 will no longer call at Shipley.
This is due to a problem with platform equipment.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express or LNER service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/ or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay -
Last Updated 20/11/2025 08:19
15:26 Leeds to Skipton due 16:10 will no longer call at Shipley.
This is due to a problem with platform equipment.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express or LNER service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/ or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
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Line updates (1)
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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
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Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 14:45
14:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 17:04 will be started from Manchester Victoria.
It will no longer call at Wigan Wallgate, Ince, Hindley, Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, Swinton, Salford Crescent and Salford Central.
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.
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Formation alerts (7)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:36
Facilities on the 14:54 Manchester Victoria to Leeds due 16:18.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:36
Facilities on the 16:43 Leeds to Chester due 19:09.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:38
Facilities on the 18:24 Chester to Leeds due 20:42.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:38
Facilities on the 15:43 Leeds to Chester due 18:09.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:38
Facilities on the 21:13 Leeds to Manchester Victoria due 22:29.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:36
Facilities on the 19:26 Chester to Leeds due 21:42.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:36
Facilities on the 22:12 Leeds to Manchester Victoria due 23:30.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 14:45
14:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 17:04 will be started from Manchester Victoria.
It will no longer call at Wigan Wallgate, Ince, Hindley, Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, Swinton, Salford Crescent and Salford Central.
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.
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Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 14:28
17:13 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street due 18:32 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.
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Formation alerts (3)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 09:30
Facilities on the 18:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport due 19:25.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 09:30
Facilities on the 19:32 Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street due 20:53.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 09:30
Facilities on the 15:32 Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street due 16:52.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 16:08
15:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport due 16:25 will no longer call at Mauldeth Road, Burnage, East Didsbury, Gatley and Heald Green.
This is due to a speed restriction over defective track.
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.
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Other train service updates (2)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 16:09
18:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 20:00 will be started from Preston.
It will no longer call at Blackpool North, Layton, Poulton-Le-Fylde and Kirkham & Wesham.
This is due to train crew being delayed by service disruption.
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 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 20/11/2025 15:40
15:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 16:50 is being delayed at Manchester Oxford Road.
This is due to train crew being delayed by service disruption.
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.
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Other train service updates (2)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 14:45
14:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 17:04 will be started from Manchester Victoria.
It will no longer call at Wigan Wallgate, Ince, Hindley, Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, Swinton, Salford Crescent and Salford Central.
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 20/11/2025 12:32
13:53 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 16:09 will be started from Manchester Victoria.
It will no longer call at Headbolt Lane, Rainford, Upholland, Orrell, Pemberton, Wigan Wallgate, Hindley, Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Swinton, Salford Crescent and Salford Central.
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.
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Formation alerts (1)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:31
Facilities on the 19:52 Stalybridge to Wigan North Western due 20:51.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Formation alerts (1)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:37
Facilities on the 16:18 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central due 16:50.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Engineering works (1)
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Last Updated 08/10/2025 18:51
Planned engineering work will take place between Manchester Piccadilly/Glossop and Hadfield, and between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly via New Mills Central from 23:35, Monday 17 November 2025 to 05:15, Friday 21 November 2025.
All lines will be blocked.
Some services will be diverted, replaced by buses between Chinley and Manchester Piccadilly and revised. The 22:47 (not Friday), Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at New Mills Central, Strines, Marple, Romiley, Bredbury, Brinnington, Reddish North, Ryder Brow, Belle Vue and Ashburys, and will call additionally at Stockport.
A bus will be provided from Chinley to Manchester Piccadilly to serve intermediate stations.
The 23:18 (not Friday), New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly will be bus replaced throughout.
The 23:25 (not Friday), Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central service will be bus replaced throughout.
The 23:29 (not Friday), Manchester Piccadilly to Glossop service will not run.
A bus will be provided between Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield calling at Ashburys, Gorton, Guide Bridge, Flowery Field, Newton for Hyde, Godley, Glossop and Dinting. A mini-bus will be provided between Godley and Hadfield in both direction calling at Hattersley, Broadbottom, Glossop and Dinting.
Customer Advice:
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).
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Formation alerts (1)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 09:27
Facilities on the 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:37.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Engineering works (1)
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Last Updated 08/10/2025 18:51
Planned engineering work will take place between Manchester Piccadilly/Glossop and Hadfield, and between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly via New Mills Central from 23:35, Monday 17 November 2025 to 05:15, Friday 21 November 2025.
All lines will be blocked.
Some services will be diverted, replaced by buses between Chinley and Manchester Piccadilly and revised. The 22:47 (not Friday), Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at New Mills Central, Strines, Marple, Romiley, Bredbury, Brinnington, Reddish North, Ryder Brow, Belle Vue and Ashburys, and will call additionally at Stockport.
A bus will be provided from Chinley to Manchester Piccadilly to serve intermediate stations.
The 23:18 (not Friday), New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly will be bus replaced throughout.
The 23:25 (not Friday), Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central service will be bus replaced throughout.
The 23:29 (not Friday), Manchester Piccadilly to Glossop service will not run.
A bus will be provided between Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield calling at Ashburys, Gorton, Guide Bridge, Flowery Field, Newton for Hyde, Godley, Glossop and Dinting. A mini-bus will be provided between Godley and Hadfield in both direction calling at Hattersley, Broadbottom, Glossop and Dinting.
Customer Advice:
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).
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Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 15:37
An additional train service has been planned to operate as shown 15:51 Lancaster to Windermere due 16:52.
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 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
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Formation alerts (2)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:36
Facilities on the 16:43 Leeds to Chester due 19:09.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:38
Facilities on the 15:43 Leeds to Chester due 18:09.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 14:51
16:02 Scarborough to Sheffield due 18:48 will be started from Hull.
It will no longer call at Scarborough, Seamer, Filey, Hunmanby, Bempton, Bridlington, Driffield, Beverley and Cottingham.
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
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Formation alerts (3)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 16:13
Facilities on the 18:12 Leeds to Bradford Forster Square due 18:37.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:41
Facilities on the 17:09 Leeds to Bradford Forster Square due 17:36.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:41
Facilities on the 16:30 Bradford Forster Square to Leeds due 16:56.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Formation alerts (4)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 16:13
Facilities on the 19:23 Ilkley to Bradford Forster Square due 19:55.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 16:13
Facilities on the 20:16 Bradford Forster Square to Ilkley due 20:47.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:41
Facilities on the 17:49 Bradford Forster Square to Ilkley due 18:27.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 16:13
Facilities on the 18:46 Bradford Forster Square to Ilkley due 19:18.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Formation alerts (6)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 16:08
Facilities on the 20:40 Ilkley to Leeds due 21:09.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 16:13
Facilities on the 21:37 Ilkley to Leeds due 22:07.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 16:08
Facilities on the 22:10 Ilkley to Leeds due 22:40.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:41
Facilities on the 19:11 Ilkley to Leeds due 19:41.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 16:08
Facilities on the 20:03 Leeds to Ilkley due 20:33.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 16:08
Facilities on the 21:33 Leeds to Ilkley due 22:01.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Formation alerts (3)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:55
Facilities on the 15:58 Leeds to Knottingley due 16:34.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:55
Facilities on the 16:40 Knottingley to Leeds due 17:25.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:55
Facilities on the 17:29 Leeds to Knottingley due 18:11.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Formation alerts (1)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:41
Facilities on the 15:35 Skipton to Bradford Forster Square due 16:11.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Train cancellations (8)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 15:17
15:11 Newcastle to Ashington due 15:54 has been cancelled.
This is due to a fault with barriers at a level crossing.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express or LNER service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/ or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay -
Last Updated 20/11/2025 15:37
Additional 15:51 Manchester Airport to Lancaster due 17:12 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 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 20/11/2025 15:18
16:00 Ashington to Newcastle due 16:39 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault with barriers at a level crossing.
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 20/11/2025 16:10
16:21 Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street due 17:09 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 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 20/11/2025 13:17
16:23 York to Blackpool North due 19:04 will be cancelled.
This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express or LNER service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/ or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay -
Last Updated 20/11/2025 14:28
16:27 Warrington Central to Manchester Oxford Road due 17:02 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 20/11/2025 16:12
18:56 Liverpool Lime Street to Warrington Central due 19:32 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 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 20/11/2025 16:13
19:44 Warrington Central to Liverpool Lime Street due 20:26 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 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 (16)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:35
Facilities on the 14:23 York to Blackpool North due 17:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:57
Facilities on the 16:26 Bradford Interchange to Leeds due 17:29.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 10:05
Facilities on the 16:46 Newcastle to Ashington due 17:24.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 2.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:35
Facilities on the 17:19 Blackpool North to York due 19:58.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 15:10
17:24 Southport to Stalybridge due 19:04 will be started from Wigan Wallgate.
It will no longer call at Southport, Meols Cop, Bescar Lane, New Lane, Burscough Bridge, Hoscar, Parbold, Appley Bridge and Gathurst.
This is due to a safety inspection of the track.
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 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 20/11/2025 10:05
Facilities on the 17:30 Ashington to Newcastle due 18:07.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 2.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:57
Facilities on the 17:47 Leeds to Bradford Interchange due 18:58.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 10:05
Facilities on the 18:13 Newcastle to Ashington due 18:54.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 2.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 10:05
Facilities on the 19:00 Ashington to Newcastle due 19:33.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 2.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:57
Facilities on the 19:26 Bradford Interchange to Leeds due 20:28.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 10:05
Facilities on the 19:49 Newcastle to Ashington due 20:24.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 2.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:35
Facilities on the 20:23 York to Blackpool North due 23:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 10:05
Facilities on the 20:30 Ashington to Newcastle due 21:06.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 2.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 06:57
Facilities on the 20:47 Leeds to Huddersfield due 21:22.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 10:05
Facilities on the 21:16 Newcastle to Ashington due 21:55.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 2.
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 10:05
Facilities on the 22:30 Ashington to Newcastle due 23:07.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 2.
Other train service updates (4)
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Last Updated 20/11/2025 15:10
15:27 Manchester Oxford Road to Southport due 16:43 will be terminated at Wigan Wallgate.
It will no longer call at Gathurst, Appley Bridge, Parbold, Burscough Bridge, Meols Cop and Southport.
This is due to a safety inspection of the track.
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 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 20/11/2025 15:54
15:52 Stalybridge to Southport due 17:28 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.
It will be delayed at Wigan Wallgate and is expected to be 5 minutes late.
This is due to a speed restriction over defective track.
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 20/11/2025 15:37
17:12 Lancaster to Morecambe due 17:23 will be starting late from Lancaster 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. -
Last Updated 20/11/2025 15:10
17:24 Southport to Stalybridge due 19:04 will be started from Wigan Wallgate.
It will no longer call at Southport, Meols Cop, Bescar Lane, New Lane, Burscough Bridge, Hoscar, Parbold, Appley Bridge and Gathurst.
This is due to a safety inspection of the track.
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 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.
Engineering works (2)
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Last Updated 08/10/2025 18:52
Planned engineering work will take place between Manchester Piccadilly and Macclesfield, and between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester via Altrincham from 23:35, Monday 17 November 2025 to 05:15, Friday 21 November 2025.
All lines will be blocked.
Some services will be revised. The 23:16 (not Friday), Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield service will not run. The 21:55 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will be extended to Macclesfield in its place.
The 23:37 (not Friday), Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run. The 22:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will call additionally at Mauldeth Road, Burnage, East Didsbury, Gatley and Heald Green.
The 23:13 (not Friday), Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will depart at 23:11 and run earlier than normally advertised to Stockport.
Customer Advice:
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). -
Last Updated 08/10/2025 18:52
Planned engineering work will take place between Blackburn and Clitheroe from 23:40, Monday 17 November 2025 to 05:55, Friday 21 November 2025.
All lines will be blocked.
Some services will be revised. The 21:52 (not Friday), Rochdale to Clitheroe service will terminate at Blackburn. A bus will be provided from Blackburn to Clitheroe.
The 2342 (not Friday), Clitheroe to Blackburn service will be bus replaced throughout.
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 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).
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All other routes have a good service. For live updates see our journey check page.
Stations
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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.
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Altrincham station has no platform staffing.
The ticket office is closed at Altrincham 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 Ashburys station.
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Ashington station.
Customers who require a ticket are advised to purchase from the Northern App . if you wish to pay using cash, please purchase your ticket from the conductor on board the train.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Blackpool South station.
The ticket office will be closed from now until further notice at Bramhall 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 06:30 on 19/11/2025 until the end of the day
From 06:30 on 20/11/2025 until the end of the day
From 06:30 on 21/11/2025 until the end of the day
From 07:30 on 22/11/2025 until the end of the day at Bramhall 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 13:30 on 15/11/2025 until further notice at Brinnington 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.
The ticket office will be closed from now until further notice at Chassen Road 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.There is no lighting at the station at Disley station.
At Edge Hill station, the following issues have been reported:
There is no lighting on the platforms.
Due to a fault, there is no lighting on platforms 2 and 3.
Customers are advised to take care when alighting services here.For passengers who need assistance please speak to a member of station staff or contact the Northern Passenger Assistance team on 0800 138 5560.
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 1The ticket office will be closed from now until further notice at Flixton 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 Gorton station.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Hadfield station.
Owing to uneven surfaces passengers should take extra care at Hall I' Th' Wood station.
The ticket office will be closed :
From 07:30 on 20/11/2025 until the end of the day
From 07:30 on 22/11/2025 until the end of the day at Handforth 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 06:25 on 18/11/2025 until the end of the day
From 06:25 on 19/11/2025 until the end of the day
From 06:25 on 20/11/2025 until the end of the day
From 06:25 on 21/11/2025 until the end of the day
From 07:15 on 22/11/2025 until the end of the day at Holmes Chapel 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 surface on platform 1 passengers should take extra care at Hoscar station.
At Huyton station, the following issues have been reported:
The lifts will be out of order from now until further notice.
The lift on platform 1 is currently out of orderCustomers 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.
The lifts will be out of order between Platform 1 and the main entrance from now until further notice at Huyton station.
Customers are advised that a fence panel on Platform 2 has blown onto the platform, exposing a drop to the road below.
Please avoid the area and take care when on the platform.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
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 ticket office will be closed from now until further notice at Mossley 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.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Mossley Hill station.
The ticket office is unable to issue tickets due to a machine fault.
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.The ticket vending machines are out of order at Orrell station.
Owing to uneven coping stone on platform 1 passengers should take extra care at Prescot station.
Rochdale station has no platform staffing.
For passengers who need assistance please speak to a member of station staff or contact the Northern Passenger Assistance team on 0800 138 5560.
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.
Owing to a broken fence on Platform 2 passengers should take extra care at Smithy Bridge station.
There is no lighting on the platforms at South Elmsall station.
Due to a fault with the lighting on the platforms, passengers should take extra care when using this station.
Owing to uneven surfaces passengers should take extra care at St Annes-On-The-Sea station.
There is no lighting on the platforms at Thurnscoe station.
Due to a fault with the lighting on the platforms, passengers should take extra care when using this station.
Owing to uneven surfaces passengers should take extra care at Todmorden station.
The ticket office is unable to process credit/debit card payments.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at West Allerton station.
There is no lighting at the station. Emergency lighting is in operation at Wigan Wallgate station.
Due to a power failure at the station emergency lighting is in place with staff in attendance. Customers are advised to take extra care at the station.
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
Northern App
Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.
Northern App
Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.
