Currently there are 18 route disruptions and 54 station updates
Routes
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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 10/01/2026 08:56
07:24 Whitby to Newcastle due 10:20 has been previously delayed, has been further delayed at Commondale and is now 15 minutes late.
This is due to a points failure at Glaisdale.
Further Info
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 (9)
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:21
Facilities on the 10:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 13:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:45
Facilities on the 20:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 23:05.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:45
Facilities on the 17:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 19:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:21
Facilities on the 19:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 21:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:45
Facilities on the 11:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 13:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:21
Facilities on the 16:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 19:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:45
Facilities on the 08:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 11:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:21
Facilities on the 13:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 15:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:45
Facilities on the 14:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 17:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 08:48
08:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 10:40 has been delayed at Morley and is now 20 minutes late.
This is due to a points failure at Mirfield.
Further Info
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 (9)
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:21
Facilities on the 10:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 13:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:45
Facilities on the 20:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 23:05.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:45
Facilities on the 08:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 11:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:21
Facilities on the 13:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 15:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:45
Facilities on the 14:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 17:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:45
Facilities on the 11:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 13:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:21
Facilities on the 19:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 21:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:45
Facilities on the 17:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 19:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:21
Facilities on the 16:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 19:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 08:48
08:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 10:40 has been delayed at Morley and is now 20 minutes late.
This is due to a points failure at Mirfield.
Further Info
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 10/01/2026 09:57
10:27 Manchester Oxford Road to Southport due 11:43 will be starting late from Manchester Oxford Road.
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. -
Last Updated 10/01/2026 09:57
09:03 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road due 10:16 will no longer call at Meols Cop, Burscough Bridge, Parbold, Appley Bridge, Gathurst, Ince, Hindley, Westhoughton, Salford Crescent and Deansgate.
It is being delayed at Southport.
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 (9)
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:21
Facilities on the 10:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 13:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:45
Facilities on the 20:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 23:05.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:45
Facilities on the 17:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 19:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:21
Facilities on the 19:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 21:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:45
Facilities on the 11:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 13:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:21
Facilities on the 16:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 19:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:45
Facilities on the 08:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 11:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:21
Facilities on the 13:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 15:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:45
Facilities on the 14:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 17:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Other train service updates (2)
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 09:39
09:54 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 12:08 will be delayed at Wigan Wallgate and is expected to be 10 minutes late.
This is due to a fault on a train earlier.
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 10/01/2026 08:48
08:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 10:40 has been delayed at Morley and is now 20 minutes late.
This is due to a points failure at Mirfield.
Further Info
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 (4)
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:50
Facilities on the 15:18 Leeds to Carlisle due 18:00.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:50
Facilities on the 07:47 Leeds to Carlisle due 10:30.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:50
Facilities on the 10:58 Carlisle to Leeds due 13:36.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:50
Facilities on the 18:24 Carlisle to Leeds due 21:06.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Other train service updates (2)
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 09:08
07:18 Middlesbrough to Carlisle due 10:19 is being delayed at Metrocentre.
This is due to a points failure at Hexham.
Further Info
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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Last Updated 10/01/2026 09:20
09:53 Carlisle to Newcastle due 11:17 will no longer call at Haltwhistle, Hexham, Prudhoe and Metrocentre.
This is due to a points failure.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
Please travel on the next Northern train where available or visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates for any alternative options and for more information during times of disruption.
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 (1)
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 08:58
10:14 Lancaster to Corkickle due 12:33 will be delayed at Barrow-In-Furness and is expected to be 15 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.
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Formation alerts (7)
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:31
Facilities on the 17:16 Halifax to Hull due 19:00.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:31
Facilities on the 15:16 Hull to Halifax due 17:03.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:31
Facilities on the 11:16 Hull to Halifax due 13:03.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:31
Facilities on the 21:17 Halifax to Hull due 23:05.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:31
Facilities on the 13:16 Halifax to Hull due 15:01.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:31
Facilities on the 09:16 Halifax to Hull due 11:00.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:31
Facilities on the 19:15 Hull to Halifax due 21:03.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Formation alerts (21)
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:27
Facilities on the 13:26 Leeds to Skipton due 14:10.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:49
Facilities on the 20:17 Skipton to Leeds due 21:02.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:49
Facilities on the 11:56 Leeds to Skipton due 12:38.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:27
Facilities on the 17:47 Skipton to Leeds due 18:30.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:49
Facilities on the 18:17 Skipton to Leeds due 19:00.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:27
Facilities on the 21:48 Skipton to Leeds due 22:34.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:27
Facilities on the 19:48 Skipton to Leeds due 20:33.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:49
Facilities on the 09:20 Skipton to Leeds due 10:03.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:27
Facilities on the 09:56 Leeds to Skipton due 10:38.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:27
Facilities on the 10:47 Skipton to Leeds due 11:31.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:49
Facilities on the 12:47 Skipton to Leeds due 13:30.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:49
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 10/01/2026 06:27
Facilities on the 22:56 Leeds to Skipton due 23:38.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:49
Facilities on the 15:26 Leeds to Skipton due 16:10.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:27
Facilities on the 18:56 Leeds to Skipton due 19:40.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:27
Facilities on the 20:57 Leeds to Skipton due 21:43.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:49
Facilities on the 17:18 Leeds to Skipton due 18:02.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:27
Facilities on the 16:56 Leeds to Skipton due 17:39.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:49
Facilities on the 16:16 Skipton to Leeds due 17:00.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:49
Facilities on the 19:26 Leeds to Skipton due 20:13.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:27
Facilities on the 14:17 Skipton to Leeds due 15:00.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Formation alerts (10)
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:49
Facilities on the 11:10 Ilkley to Leeds due 11:40.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:27
Facilities on the 16:10 Ilkley to Leeds due 16:40.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:49
Facilities on the 21:33 Leeds to Ilkley due 22:00.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:49
Facilities on the 10:33 Leeds to Ilkley due 11:01.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:27
Facilities on the 15:33 Leeds to Ilkley due 16:00.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:49
Facilities on the 14:40 Ilkley to Leeds due 15:10.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:49
Facilities on the 14:03 Leeds to Ilkley due 14:30.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:27
Facilities on the 12:41 Ilkley to Leeds due 13:10.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:49
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 10/01/2026 06:27
Facilities on the 12:03 Leeds to Ilkley due 12:30.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 06/01/2026 11:41
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
Formation alerts (17)
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:44
Facilities on the 09:48 Leeds to Wakefield Westgate due 10:03.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:44
Facilities on the 10:17 Wakefield Westgate to Leeds due 10:34.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:44
Facilities on the 10:48 Leeds to Wakefield Westgate due 11:03.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:44
Facilities on the 11:16 Wakefield Westgate to Leeds due 11:34.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:44
Facilities on the 11:48 Leeds to Wakefield Westgate due 12:03.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:44
Facilities on the 12:17 Wakefield Westgate to Leeds due 12:34.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:44
Facilities on the 12:48 Leeds to Wakefield Westgate due 13:03.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:44
Facilities on the 13:17 Wakefield Westgate to Leeds due 13:34.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:44
Facilities on the 13:48 Leeds to Wakefield Westgate due 14:03.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:44
Facilities on the 14:17 Wakefield Westgate to Leeds due 14:35.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:44
Facilities on the 14:48 Leeds to Wakefield Westgate due 15:03.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:44
Facilities on the 15:16 Wakefield Westgate to Leeds due 15:35.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:44
Facilities on the 15:48 Leeds to Wakefield Westgate due 16:03.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:44
Facilities on the 16:18 Wakefield Westgate to Leeds due 16:35.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 00:44
Facilities on the 16:48 Leeds to Wakefield Westgate due 17:03.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:32
Facilities on the 17:20 Leeds to Harrogate due 17:56.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 06:32
Facilities on the 18:05 Harrogate to Leeds due 18:42.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 10/01/2026 08:44
09:41 Morecambe to Lancaster due 09:52 will be starting late from Morecambe 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.
Engineering works (4)
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Last Updated 05/01/2026 00:01
Planned engineering work will take place between York and Leeds from 00:01, Saturday 10 January 2026 to 23:59, Friday 16 January 2026.
All lines will be blocked.
All services will be revised.
Saturday 10th to Friday 16th of January 2026
Blackpool North York: Trains will terminate at Leeds.
York Blackpool North: Trains will start from Leeds.
Leeds York: Trains will terminate at Micklefield.
York Leeds: Trains will start from Micklefield.
Buses will be provided between Micklefield and York (in both directions). TPE train services will operate between Leeds and York (in both directions) via Castleford.
Services between Halifax/Leeds and Selby/Hull (in both directions) will run as normally advertised.
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). -
Last Updated 05/01/2026 00:01
Planned engineering work will take place between Leeds and Sheffield via Moorthorpe from 00:15, Saturday 10 January 2026 to 04:55, Monday 12 January 2026.
Some lines will be blocked.
All services will be revised. All stations between Wakefield Westgate and Sheffield will not be served.
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th of January 2026.
Leeds Sheffield via Moorthorpe: Trains will terminate at Wakefield Westgate.
Sheffield Leeds via Moorthorpe: Trains will start from Wakefield Westgate.
Buses will be provided between Wakefield Westgate and Rotherham Central (in both directions). Trains and local public transport links are available between Rotherham Central and Sheffield (In both directions).
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). -
Last Updated 05/01/2026 00:01
Planned engineering work will take place between Sheffield and York from 00:15, Saturday 10 January 2026 to 04:55, Monday 12 January 2026.
All lines will be blocked.
All services will be revised.
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th of January 2026.
Sheffield York (in both directions): Trains will not run.
Buses will be provided between York and Rotherham Central (in both directions). Trains and local public transport links are available between Rotherham Central and Sheffield (in both directions).
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). -
Last Updated 05/01/2026 00:01
Planned engineering work will take place between Hull and Sheffield/Doncaster/York, and between Hull and Scarborough from 00:30, Sunday 11 January 2026 to 04:40, Monday 12 January 2026.
Some lines will be blocked.
All services will be revised.
Sunday 11th of January 2026
York Hull: Trains will terminate at Selby.
Hull York: Trains will start from Selby.
Buses will be provided between Selby and Hull (in both directions).
Please note that services are further affected by engineering work between Hull and Cottingham, and between Beverley and Bridlington.
Sheffield/Doncaster Hull (and beyond): Trains will terminate at Goole.
Hull (and beyond) Doncaster/Sheffield: Trains will start from Goole.
Buses will be provided between Goole and Hull (in both directions).
Please note that services are further affected by engineering work between Hull and Cottingham, and between Beverley and Bridlington.
Hull (and beyond) Scarborough (in both directions): Trains will not run between Hull and Bridlington/Scarborough (in both directions).
Buses will be provided between Hull and Bridington/Scarborough (in both directions).
Please note that services are further affected by engineering work between Ferriby and Hull
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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The ticket office will be closed from 00:00 on 13/01/2026 until the end of the day at Adlington Lancashire 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.
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The ticket office will be closed from 06:25 on 12/01/2026 until the end of the day at Adlington Lancashire 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.
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The lifts are now working between Platform 2 and Platform 3 at Altrincham station.
For passengers who need assistance please speak to a member of station staff or contact the Northern Passenger Assistance team on 0800 138 5560.
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Owing to slippery platforms passengers should take extra care at Askam station.
The lifts will be out of order from now until further notice at Blackburn station.
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.
The automatic ticket barriers are not in use at Blackpool North 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 ongoing 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.
Owing to slippery platforms passengers should take extra care at Buxton station.
The ticket office is currently unable to issue tickets at this station. Tickets are available from the ticket vending machines.
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 now until further notice at Disley 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 lifts will be out of order between the station and platform 0 from now until further notice at Doncaster station.
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.
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.
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 1Owing to icy platforms passengers should take extra care at Gatley station.
Staff are in attendance at Gatley station.
There are currently no ticket selling facilities at the ticket office. Station staff are on-site and able to offer assistance. 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.
The ticket office will be closed from 13:15 on 13/01/2026 until the end of the day at Grange-Over-Sands station.
Owing to icy platforms passengers should take extra care at Greenfield station.
The ticket office will be closed from 06:15 on 16/01/2026 until the end of the day at Hag Fold 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.
There is no lighting on the platform at Hapton station.
The ticket office will be closed from 16:40 on 10/01/2026 until the end of the day at Hartlepool station.
There is a ticket vending machine at the station.
The ticket office will be closed from 13:00 until 14:00 at Hartlepool station.
There is a ticket vending machine at the station.
The lifts will be out of order between Platform 1 and Subway from now until further notice at Headingley station.
Owing to icy platforms passengers should take extra care at Hindley station.
Owing to uneven surface on platform 1 passengers should take extra care at Hoscar station.
Owing to icy platforms passengers should take extra care at Hough Green station.
The lifts will be out of order between Platform 1 and Platform 2/3 from 17:00 on 07/01/2026 until further notice at Hunts Cross station.
For passengers who need assistance please speak to a member of station staff or contact the Northern Passenger Assistance team on 0800 138 5560.
There is no lighting on platform 2 at Hyde North station.
Due to a reported fault with the lighting on Platform 2, Customers are advised to take extra care when moving about the station.
Owing to icy platforms passengers should take extra care at Kirkham & Wesham station.
The ticket office will be closed from 11:00 on 10/01/2026 until the end of the day at Kirkham & Wesham station.
Owing to icy platforms passengers should take extra care at Marsden station.
The ticket office will be closed from 17:30 on 08/01/2026 until further notice at Menston station.
There is no lighting on the platforms at Menston station.
Due to a fault with the lighting on the platforms, passengers should take extra care when using this station.
Owing to icy platforms passengers should take extra care at Mossley Grtr Manchester station.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Mossley Hill station.
The ticket office will be closed from now until further notice at New Mills Central 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 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 icy platforms passengers should take extra care at Oxenholme Lake District station.
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 lifts will be out of order from 05:21 on 07/01/2026 until further notice at Prescot station.
Step free access is still available at this station. Customers who require further assistance should speak to a member of staff, or contact the Northern Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060.
At Prescot station, the following issues have been reported:
The lifts will be out of order from 06:49 on 07/01/2026 until further notice.
Lift out of order on platform 2Customers 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 lift on platform 2 is out of order.
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.
The lifts will be out of order from now until further notice at Retford station.
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. The lift on platform 2 is out of order.
Owing to icy platforms passengers should take extra care at Rochdale station.
Platform 4 at Rochdale has been reported to be very slippery due to ice, please take care at this station and on the platforms.
Due to a system fault, the booking office staff are currently unable to issue any tickets.
Customers wishing to purchase tickets can do so from the ticket vending machine at the station or via the Northern App.
Customers who are wishing to pay for their tickets using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu & present this to the on train conductor who will be happy to issue the required tickets.The lifts will be out of order between Platform 1 and Platform 2 from now until further notice at Shipley station.
Owing to icy platforms passengers should take extra care at Slaithwaite station.
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.
Step free access will be unavailable at the station between the carpark and platform 1 from 18:46 on 18/12/2025 until further notice at South Milford station.
The ticket office will be closed from 14:45 on 06/01/2026 until further notice at Thornaby station.
There is a ticket vending machine at the station.
Owing to icy platforms passengers should take extra care at Warrington Bank Quay 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.
