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• Engineering work Barrow - Whitehaven - Carlisle View Details Hide Details

  Train cancellations (1)

  • 21:35 Whitehaven to Carlisle due 22:43

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:43

    21:35 Whitehaven to Carlisle due 22:43 will be cancelled.
    This is due to trespassers on the railway earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
    If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
    
    You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
    If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
    

  Other train service updates (1)

  • 17:50 Whitehaven to Carlisle due 18:58

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:52

    17:50 Whitehaven to Carlisle due 18:58 will be reinstated.
    It will be started from Workington.
    It will no longer call at Whitehaven, Parton and Harrington.
    This is due to trespassers on the railway earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
    If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
    
    You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
    If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
    

• Engineering work Saltburn - Darlington - Bishop Auckland View Details Hide Details

  Line updates (1)

  • Alterations to services at South Bank

    Last Updated 06/02/2026 15:25

    Due to urgent repairs to a bridge at South Bank:

    Impact

    Train services running through this station will be running non stop between Middlesbrough and Redcar Central. South Bank will not be served. Disruption is expected until 16:00 28/06.

    Customer advice

    Services between Middlesbrough and Saltburn are currently being disrupted due to an unsafe footbridge at South Bank.
    
    Effect on service:
    Middlesbrough to Saltburn services will not call at South Bank, in this direction only.
    
    Road Transport details.
    To assist customers to complete their journey, a shuttle bus has been provided between Middlesbrough, South Bank & Redcar Central. This will be operated by E-Travel.
    Customers at South Bank travelling towards Saltburn should board the shuttle service and then connect at Redcar Central for Northern services towards Saltburn.
    Journey times will be extended by 10 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.
    Please see station information posters for the bus pick up points.

    Additional Info

    For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up to date train running information.
    For live real time journey updates, please visit journeycheck.com/northern or X (tweet) our team @northernassist
    To re-plan your journey please visit nationalrail.co.uk
    If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates

• Severe Disruption Leeds - Dewsbury - Brighouse - Manchester Vic View Details Hide Details

  Line updates (1)

  • Cancellations to services at Salford Crescent

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:46

    Following a fault with the signalling system at Salford Crescent all lines have now reopened.

    Impact

    Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

    Customer advice

    What's happened?
    Services that call at Salford Crescent are being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system.
    Network Rail staff are on site.
    
    How does this affect my journey?
    
    Train services on the following routes in this direction only will divert where possible via an alternative route however will not call at stations between Hindley and Salford Crescent via Atherton -
    
    Headbolt Lane to Blackburn
    Wigan Wallgate to Leeds
    
    Train services on the following routes in this direction only will be able to call at all stations between Salford Crescent and Hindley via Atherton however are subject to short notice delays and cancellations due to this issue -
    
    Blackburn to Headbolt Lane
    Leeds to Wigan Wallgate
    
    The following services will be amended as follows -
    
    Manchester Airport to Blackpool North - Will be reinstated
    Windermere/Barrow in Furness to Manchester Airport - Will be reinstated
    Rochdale to Clitheroe - Will be reinstated
    Clitheroe to Rochdale - Will be reinstated
    Stalybridge/Manchester Oxford Road to Southport - XX:03 departures form Salford Crescent will run as per the timetable between Salford Crescent and Hindley via Atherton, all other services between Salford Crescent and Wigan Wallgate will be diverted via Bolton
    Southport to Stalybridge/Manchester Oxford Road - Will divert via Bolton and will not call at Daisy Hill, Hag fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, and Swinton.
    
    What should I do?
    
    Passengers travelling from Wigan Wallgate to stations between Hindley and Salford Crescent are advised to board a service that will divert via Bolton, alight at Salford Crescent to connect with a alternative Northern service towards Wigan Wallgate which is able to call at stations between Salford Crescent and Hindley.
    
    You can also travel on Bee Network buses on the following services at no extra cost -
    
    Manchester Stations and Wigan Wallgate in both directions
    V1, V2, 608, 609, 35, 132, 601, 602, 640, 641, 635, 632, 36, 37, 38 and 607
    
    17 - between Manchester, Castleton and Rochdale
    81 - between Manchester and Moston
    59 - between Mills Hill and Castleton
    
    Passengers can also use their tickets Merseyrail services on any available route at no extra cost.
    
    Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
    
    Replacement transport:
    
    If road transport is planned for several hours with consistent departure times:
    
    Road transport will be operated by S Line, Ocean Travel, Bestway and Phantom Travel as follows
    
    15:00 17:00 Manchester Oxford Road to Preston calling Deansgate, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Horwich Parkway, Blackrod, Adlington (Lancashire), Chorley, Buckshaw Parkway, Leyland and Preston
    
    15:00 16:00 Preston to Manchester Oxford Road calling at Leyland, Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Adlington (Lancashire), Blackrod, Horwich Parkway, Bolton, Salford Crescent,Deansgate and Manchester Oxford Road
    
    15:00 Clitheroe to Manchester Victoria calling at Whalley, Langho, Ramsgreave & Wilpshire, Blackburn, Darwen, Bromley Cross, Hall I' Th' Wood, Bolton, Salford Crescent, Salford Central and Manchester Victoria
    
    15:00 Manchester Victoria to Clitheroe calling at Salford Central, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Hall I' Th' Wood, Bromley Cross, Darwen, Blackburn, Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, Langho, Whalley and Clitheroe
    
    14:00 15:00 Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria via Atherton calling at Ince, Hindley, Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, Swinton (Manchester), Salford Crescent, Salford Central and Manchester Victoria
    
    14:00 15:00 Salford Crescent to Wigan Wallgate via Bolton calling at Swinton (Manchester), Moorside, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold, Daisy Hill, Hindley, Ince and Wigan Wallgate
    
    15:20 Bromley Cross to Bolton calling at Hall I' Th' Wood and Bolton
    
    Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.
    
    Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport

    Additional Info

    For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
    If youve been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.

    Further Info

    An update will follow within the next 1 hour.

  Other train service updates (5)

  • 17:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 20:04

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:50

    17:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 20:04 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside and Swinton.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 18:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 21:06

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:50

    18:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 21:06 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside and Swinton.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 15:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 18:04

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:27

    15:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 18:04 was diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside and Swinton but will call additionally at Moston, Mills Hill and Castleton.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 16:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 19:04

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:50

    16:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 19:04 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside and Swinton.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 19:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 22:06

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:50

    19:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 22:06 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside and Swinton.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

• Severe Disruption Leeds - Hebden Bridge - Manchester Victoria View Details Hide Details

  Line updates (1)

  • Cancellations to services at Salford Crescent

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:46

    Following a fault with the signalling system at Salford Crescent all lines have now reopened.

    Impact

    Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

    Customer advice

    What's happened?
    Services that call at Salford Crescent are being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system.
    Network Rail staff are on site.
    
    How does this affect my journey?
    
    Train services on the following routes in this direction only will divert where possible via an alternative route however will not call at stations between Hindley and Salford Crescent via Atherton -
    
    Headbolt Lane to Blackburn
    Wigan Wallgate to Leeds
    
    Train services on the following routes in this direction only will be able to call at all stations between Salford Crescent and Hindley via Atherton however are subject to short notice delays and cancellations due to this issue -
    
    Blackburn to Headbolt Lane
    Leeds to Wigan Wallgate
    
    The following services will be amended as follows -
    
    Manchester Airport to Blackpool North - Will be reinstated
    Windermere/Barrow in Furness to Manchester Airport - Will be reinstated
    Rochdale to Clitheroe - Will be reinstated
    Clitheroe to Rochdale - Will be reinstated
    Stalybridge/Manchester Oxford Road to Southport - XX:03 departures form Salford Crescent will run as per the timetable between Salford Crescent and Hindley via Atherton, all other services between Salford Crescent and Wigan Wallgate will be diverted via Bolton
    Southport to Stalybridge/Manchester Oxford Road - Will divert via Bolton and will not call at Daisy Hill, Hag fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, and Swinton.
    
    What should I do?
    
    Passengers travelling from Wigan Wallgate to stations between Hindley and Salford Crescent are advised to board a service that will divert via Bolton, alight at Salford Crescent to connect with a alternative Northern service towards Wigan Wallgate which is able to call at stations between Salford Crescent and Hindley.
    
    You can also travel on Bee Network buses on the following services at no extra cost -
    
    Manchester Stations and Wigan Wallgate in both directions
    V1, V2, 608, 609, 35, 132, 601, 602, 640, 641, 635, 632, 36, 37, 38 and 607
    
    17 - between Manchester, Castleton and Rochdale
    81 - between Manchester and Moston
    59 - between Mills Hill and Castleton
    
    Passengers can also use their tickets Merseyrail services on any available route at no extra cost.
    
    Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
    
    Replacement transport:
    
    If road transport is planned for several hours with consistent departure times:
    
    Road transport will be operated by S Line, Ocean Travel, Bestway and Phantom Travel as follows
    
    15:00 17:00 Manchester Oxford Road to Preston calling Deansgate, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Horwich Parkway, Blackrod, Adlington (Lancashire), Chorley, Buckshaw Parkway, Leyland and Preston
    
    15:00 16:00 Preston to Manchester Oxford Road calling at Leyland, Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Adlington (Lancashire), Blackrod, Horwich Parkway, Bolton, Salford Crescent,Deansgate and Manchester Oxford Road
    
    15:00 Clitheroe to Manchester Victoria calling at Whalley, Langho, Ramsgreave & Wilpshire, Blackburn, Darwen, Bromley Cross, Hall I' Th' Wood, Bolton, Salford Crescent, Salford Central and Manchester Victoria
    
    15:00 Manchester Victoria to Clitheroe calling at Salford Central, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Hall I' Th' Wood, Bromley Cross, Darwen, Blackburn, Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, Langho, Whalley and Clitheroe
    
    14:00 15:00 Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria via Atherton calling at Ince, Hindley, Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, Swinton (Manchester), Salford Crescent, Salford Central and Manchester Victoria
    
    14:00 15:00 Salford Crescent to Wigan Wallgate via Bolton calling at Swinton (Manchester), Moorside, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold, Daisy Hill, Hindley, Ince and Wigan Wallgate
    
    15:20 Bromley Cross to Bolton calling at Hall I' Th' Wood and Bolton
    
    Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.
    
    Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport

    Additional Info

    For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
    If youve been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.

    Further Info

    An update will follow within the next 1 hour.

  Formation alerts (3)

  • 15:57 Manchester Victoria to Leeds due 17:22

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:45

    Facilities on the 15:57 Manchester Victoria to Leeds due 17:22.
    Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
    

    Further Info

    .
    

  • 17:42 Leeds to Chester due 20:02

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:45

    Facilities on the 17:42 Leeds to Chester due 20:02.
    Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
    

    Further Info

    .
    

  • 20:26 Chester to Leeds due 22:42

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:45

    Facilities on the 20:26 Chester to Leeds due 22:42.
    Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
    

    Further Info

    .
    

  Other train service updates (7)

  • 18:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 21:06

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:50

    18:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 21:06 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside and Swinton.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 17:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 20:04

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:50

    17:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 20:04 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside and Swinton.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 20:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 22:58

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:50

    20:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 22:58 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside and Swinton.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 21:44 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 23:49

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:50

    21:44 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 23:49 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside and Swinton.
    It will be delayed due to the diversion and is expected to be 1 minute late.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 19:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 22:06

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:50

    19:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 22:06 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside and Swinton.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 16:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 19:04

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:50

    16:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 19:04 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside and Swinton.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 15:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 18:04

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:27

    15:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 18:04 was diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside and Swinton but will call additionally at Moston, Mills Hill and Castleton.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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)

  • Between Preston and Blackburn

    Last Updated 02/03/2026 04:00

    Planned engineering work will take place between Preston and Blackburn from 00:05, Monday 09 March 2026 to 05:45, Friday 13 March 2026.
    All lines will be blocked.
    All services will be revised.
    Northern Trains services only.
    Engineering work will be taking place between Preston and Blackburn from 00:05 until 05:45 each night (finish 05:45 Friday)
    The 05:21 (Tuesday to Friday) Preston to Colne service will start from Blackburn. A bus will be provided from Preston to Blackburn, departing Preston at 04:31 to connect with the train at Blackburn.
    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).
    
    

  • Between Manchester Victoria/Deansgate and Newton-Le-Willows

    Last Updated 02/03/2026 04:00

    Planned engineering work will take place between Manchester Victoria/Deansgate and Newton-Le-Willows from 22:20, Monday 09 March 2026 to 05:40, Friday 13 March 2026.
    All lines will be blocked.
    All services will be revised.
    Northern Trains services only.
    Engineering work will be taking place between Manchester Victoria/Deansgate and Newton-le-Willows from 22:20 until 05:40 each night (finish 05:40 Friday)
    The 05:30 (Tuesday to Friday) Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street service will not run. A bus will be provided from Newton-le-Willows to Huyton, departing Newton-le-Willows at 05:00. Train services are available between Huyton and Liverpool Lime Street.
    The 22:44 (Monday to Thursday) Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street.
    The 23:00 (Monday to Thursday) Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Newton-le-Willows. A bus will be provided from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airport.
    The 23:30 (Monday to Thursday) Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria 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).
    
    

• Severe Disruption Manchester Airport- Blackpool Nth View Details Hide Details

  Line updates (2)

  • Cancellations to services at Salford Crescent

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:46

    Following a fault with the signalling system at Salford Crescent all lines have now reopened.

    Impact

    Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

    Customer advice

    What's happened?
    Services that call at Salford Crescent are being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system.
    Network Rail staff are on site.
    
    How does this affect my journey?
    
    Train services on the following routes in this direction only will divert where possible via an alternative route however will not call at stations between Hindley and Salford Crescent via Atherton -
    
    Headbolt Lane to Blackburn
    Wigan Wallgate to Leeds
    
    Train services on the following routes in this direction only will be able to call at all stations between Salford Crescent and Hindley via Atherton however are subject to short notice delays and cancellations due to this issue -
    
    Blackburn to Headbolt Lane
    Leeds to Wigan Wallgate
    
    The following services will be amended as follows -
    
    Manchester Airport to Blackpool North - Will be reinstated
    Windermere/Barrow in Furness to Manchester Airport - Will be reinstated
    Rochdale to Clitheroe - Will be reinstated
    Clitheroe to Rochdale - Will be reinstated
    Stalybridge/Manchester Oxford Road to Southport - XX:03 departures form Salford Crescent will run as per the timetable between Salford Crescent and Hindley via Atherton, all other services between Salford Crescent and Wigan Wallgate will be diverted via Bolton
    Southport to Stalybridge/Manchester Oxford Road - Will divert via Bolton and will not call at Daisy Hill, Hag fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, and Swinton.
    
    What should I do?
    
    Passengers travelling from Wigan Wallgate to stations between Hindley and Salford Crescent are advised to board a service that will divert via Bolton, alight at Salford Crescent to connect with a alternative Northern service towards Wigan Wallgate which is able to call at stations between Salford Crescent and Hindley.
    
    You can also travel on Bee Network buses on the following services at no extra cost -
    
    Manchester Stations and Wigan Wallgate in both directions
    V1, V2, 608, 609, 35, 132, 601, 602, 640, 641, 635, 632, 36, 37, 38 and 607
    
    17 - between Manchester, Castleton and Rochdale
    81 - between Manchester and Moston
    59 - between Mills Hill and Castleton
    
    Passengers can also use their tickets Merseyrail services on any available route at no extra cost.
    
    Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
    
    Replacement transport:
    
    If road transport is planned for several hours with consistent departure times:
    
    Road transport will be operated by S Line, Ocean Travel, Bestway and Phantom Travel as follows
    
    15:00 17:00 Manchester Oxford Road to Preston calling Deansgate, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Horwich Parkway, Blackrod, Adlington (Lancashire), Chorley, Buckshaw Parkway, Leyland and Preston
    
    15:00 16:00 Preston to Manchester Oxford Road calling at Leyland, Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Adlington (Lancashire), Blackrod, Horwich Parkway, Bolton, Salford Crescent,Deansgate and Manchester Oxford Road
    
    15:00 Clitheroe to Manchester Victoria calling at Whalley, Langho, Ramsgreave & Wilpshire, Blackburn, Darwen, Bromley Cross, Hall I' Th' Wood, Bolton, Salford Crescent, Salford Central and Manchester Victoria
    
    15:00 Manchester Victoria to Clitheroe calling at Salford Central, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Hall I' Th' Wood, Bromley Cross, Darwen, Blackburn, Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, Langho, Whalley and Clitheroe
    
    14:00 15:00 Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria via Atherton calling at Ince, Hindley, Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, Swinton (Manchester), Salford Crescent, Salford Central and Manchester Victoria
    
    14:00 15:00 Salford Crescent to Wigan Wallgate via Bolton calling at Swinton (Manchester), Moorside, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold, Daisy Hill, Hindley, Ince and Wigan Wallgate
    
    15:20 Bromley Cross to Bolton calling at Hall I' Th' Wood and Bolton
    
    Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.
    
    Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport

    Additional Info

    For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
    If youve been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.

    Further Info

    An update will follow within the next 1 hour.

  • Cancellations to services at Preston

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:45

    Following trespassers on the railway at Preston all lines are now open.

    Impact

    Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 19:00 09/03.

    Customer advice

    What's happened?
    Services that call at Preston are being disrupted due to an earlier trespassers on the railway.
    
    How does this affect my journey?
    
    Train services that call at Preston Station are being disrupted due to trespassers on the railway earlier.
    Train services are now able to call at all stations however, services on the following routes are subject to short notice delays and cancellations due to this earlier issue -
    
    Preston to Ormskirk
    Preston to Blackpool South
    Blackpool North to York
    Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
    Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
    Preston to Colne
    
    What should I do?
    
    You should continue your journey using the alternative suggestions below.
    
    You can travel on the following train operators and routes at no extra cost:
    
    Merseyrail services between Ormskirk and Liverpool Stations until 19:00
    Blackpool Transport services between Blackpool South and Lytham until 19:00
    Bee Network services between Manchester stations and Wigan Stations, Bolton and Rochdale
    
    Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
    
    Replacement transport:
    
    Road transport will be operated as follows -
    
    16:00 Preston to Blackpool South calling at Kirkham and Wesham, Moss Side, Lytham, Ansdell and Fairhaven, St Annes on Sea, Squires Gate, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool South
    
    16:00 Preston to Colne calling at Lostock Hall, Bamber Bridge, Pleasington, Cherry Tree, Mill Hill (Lancashire), Blackburn, Rishton, Church and Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Huncoat, Hapton, Rose Grove, Burnley Barracks, Burnley Central, Brierfield, Nelson and Colne
    
    15:00 17:00 Preston to Ormskirk calling at Croston, Rufford, Burscough Junction and Ormskirk
    
    17:00 Ormskirk to Preston calling at Burscough Junction, Rufford, Croston and Preston
    
    Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.
    
    Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport

    Additional Info

    For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
    If youve been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.

    Further Info

    An update will follow within the next 1 hour.

  Train cancellations (1)

  • 15:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 17:26

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:03

    15:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 17:26 has been 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.
    

  Other train service updates (2)

  • 17:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 19:00

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:55

    17:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 19:00 will be starting late from Blackpool North and is expected to be 10 minutes late.
    This is due to trespassers on the railway earlier today.
    

    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.
    

  • 16:54 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 18:36

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:11

    16:54 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 18:36 will be started from Preston.
    It will no longer call at Blackpool North, Poulton-Le-Fylde and Kirkham & Wesham.
    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
    

• Severe Disruption Manchester Oxford Road - Bolton - Wigan - Southport View Details Hide Details

  Line updates (1)

  • Cancellations to services at Salford Crescent

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:46

    Following a fault with the signalling system at Salford Crescent all lines have now reopened.

    Impact

    Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

    Customer advice

    What's happened?
    Services that call at Salford Crescent are being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system.
    Network Rail staff are on site.
    
    How does this affect my journey?
    
    Train services on the following routes in this direction only will divert where possible via an alternative route however will not call at stations between Hindley and Salford Crescent via Atherton -
    
    Headbolt Lane to Blackburn
    Wigan Wallgate to Leeds
    
    Train services on the following routes in this direction only will be able to call at all stations between Salford Crescent and Hindley via Atherton however are subject to short notice delays and cancellations due to this issue -
    
    Blackburn to Headbolt Lane
    Leeds to Wigan Wallgate
    
    The following services will be amended as follows -
    
    Manchester Airport to Blackpool North - Will be reinstated
    Windermere/Barrow in Furness to Manchester Airport - Will be reinstated
    Rochdale to Clitheroe - Will be reinstated
    Clitheroe to Rochdale - Will be reinstated
    Stalybridge/Manchester Oxford Road to Southport - XX:03 departures form Salford Crescent will run as per the timetable between Salford Crescent and Hindley via Atherton, all other services between Salford Crescent and Wigan Wallgate will be diverted via Bolton
    Southport to Stalybridge/Manchester Oxford Road - Will divert via Bolton and will not call at Daisy Hill, Hag fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, and Swinton.
    
    What should I do?
    
    Passengers travelling from Wigan Wallgate to stations between Hindley and Salford Crescent are advised to board a service that will divert via Bolton, alight at Salford Crescent to connect with a alternative Northern service towards Wigan Wallgate which is able to call at stations between Salford Crescent and Hindley.
    
    You can also travel on Bee Network buses on the following services at no extra cost -
    
    Manchester Stations and Wigan Wallgate in both directions
    V1, V2, 608, 609, 35, 132, 601, 602, 640, 641, 635, 632, 36, 37, 38 and 607
    
    17 - between Manchester, Castleton and Rochdale
    81 - between Manchester and Moston
    59 - between Mills Hill and Castleton
    
    Passengers can also use their tickets Merseyrail services on any available route at no extra cost.
    
    Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
    
    Replacement transport:
    
    If road transport is planned for several hours with consistent departure times:
    
    Road transport will be operated by S Line, Ocean Travel, Bestway and Phantom Travel as follows
    
    15:00 17:00 Manchester Oxford Road to Preston calling Deansgate, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Horwich Parkway, Blackrod, Adlington (Lancashire), Chorley, Buckshaw Parkway, Leyland and Preston
    
    15:00 16:00 Preston to Manchester Oxford Road calling at Leyland, Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Adlington (Lancashire), Blackrod, Horwich Parkway, Bolton, Salford Crescent,Deansgate and Manchester Oxford Road
    
    15:00 Clitheroe to Manchester Victoria calling at Whalley, Langho, Ramsgreave & Wilpshire, Blackburn, Darwen, Bromley Cross, Hall I' Th' Wood, Bolton, Salford Crescent, Salford Central and Manchester Victoria
    
    15:00 Manchester Victoria to Clitheroe calling at Salford Central, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Hall I' Th' Wood, Bromley Cross, Darwen, Blackburn, Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, Langho, Whalley and Clitheroe
    
    14:00 15:00 Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria via Atherton calling at Ince, Hindley, Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, Swinton (Manchester), Salford Crescent, Salford Central and Manchester Victoria
    
    14:00 15:00 Salford Crescent to Wigan Wallgate via Bolton calling at Swinton (Manchester), Moorside, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold, Daisy Hill, Hindley, Ince and Wigan Wallgate
    
    15:20 Bromley Cross to Bolton calling at Hall I' Th' Wood and Bolton
    
    Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.
    
    Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport

    Additional Info

    For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
    If youve been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.

    Further Info

    An update will follow within the next 1 hour.

• Severe Disruption Manchester Vic - Atherton - Wigan View Details Hide Details

  Line updates (1)

  • Cancellations to services at Salford Crescent

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:46

    Following a fault with the signalling system at Salford Crescent all lines have now reopened.

    Impact

    Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

    Customer advice

    What's happened?
    Services that call at Salford Crescent are being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system.
    Network Rail staff are on site.
    
    How does this affect my journey?
    
    Train services on the following routes in this direction only will divert where possible via an alternative route however will not call at stations between Hindley and Salford Crescent via Atherton -
    
    Headbolt Lane to Blackburn
    Wigan Wallgate to Leeds
    
    Train services on the following routes in this direction only will be able to call at all stations between Salford Crescent and Hindley via Atherton however are subject to short notice delays and cancellations due to this issue -
    
    Blackburn to Headbolt Lane
    Leeds to Wigan Wallgate
    
    The following services will be amended as follows -
    
    Manchester Airport to Blackpool North - Will be reinstated
    Windermere/Barrow in Furness to Manchester Airport - Will be reinstated
    Rochdale to Clitheroe - Will be reinstated
    Clitheroe to Rochdale - Will be reinstated
    Stalybridge/Manchester Oxford Road to Southport - XX:03 departures form Salford Crescent will run as per the timetable between Salford Crescent and Hindley via Atherton, all other services between Salford Crescent and Wigan Wallgate will be diverted via Bolton
    Southport to Stalybridge/Manchester Oxford Road - Will divert via Bolton and will not call at Daisy Hill, Hag fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, and Swinton.
    
    What should I do?
    
    Passengers travelling from Wigan Wallgate to stations between Hindley and Salford Crescent are advised to board a service that will divert via Bolton, alight at Salford Crescent to connect with a alternative Northern service towards Wigan Wallgate which is able to call at stations between Salford Crescent and Hindley.
    
    You can also travel on Bee Network buses on the following services at no extra cost -
    
    Manchester Stations and Wigan Wallgate in both directions
    V1, V2, 608, 609, 35, 132, 601, 602, 640, 641, 635, 632, 36, 37, 38 and 607
    
    17 - between Manchester, Castleton and Rochdale
    81 - between Manchester and Moston
    59 - between Mills Hill and Castleton
    
    Passengers can also use their tickets Merseyrail services on any available route at no extra cost.
    
    Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
    
    Replacement transport:
    
    If road transport is planned for several hours with consistent departure times:
    
    Road transport will be operated by S Line, Ocean Travel, Bestway and Phantom Travel as follows
    
    15:00 17:00 Manchester Oxford Road to Preston calling Deansgate, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Horwich Parkway, Blackrod, Adlington (Lancashire), Chorley, Buckshaw Parkway, Leyland and Preston
    
    15:00 16:00 Preston to Manchester Oxford Road calling at Leyland, Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Adlington (Lancashire), Blackrod, Horwich Parkway, Bolton, Salford Crescent,Deansgate and Manchester Oxford Road
    
    15:00 Clitheroe to Manchester Victoria calling at Whalley, Langho, Ramsgreave & Wilpshire, Blackburn, Darwen, Bromley Cross, Hall I' Th' Wood, Bolton, Salford Crescent, Salford Central and Manchester Victoria
    
    15:00 Manchester Victoria to Clitheroe calling at Salford Central, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Hall I' Th' Wood, Bromley Cross, Darwen, Blackburn, Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, Langho, Whalley and Clitheroe
    
    14:00 15:00 Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria via Atherton calling at Ince, Hindley, Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, Swinton (Manchester), Salford Crescent, Salford Central and Manchester Victoria
    
    14:00 15:00 Salford Crescent to Wigan Wallgate via Bolton calling at Swinton (Manchester), Moorside, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold, Daisy Hill, Hindley, Ince and Wigan Wallgate
    
    15:20 Bromley Cross to Bolton calling at Hall I' Th' Wood and Bolton
    
    Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.
    
    Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport

    Additional Info

    For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
    If youve been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.

    Further Info

    An update will follow within the next 1 hour.

  Train cancellations (1)

  • 16:20 Blackburn to Headbolt Lane due 18:41

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 17:16

    16:20 Blackburn to Headbolt Lane due 18:41 has been cancelled.
    This is due to a fault on this train.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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 (19)

  • 22:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate due 00:23

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:33

    22:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate due 00:23 will be diverted between Salford Crescent and Hindley.
    It will no longer call at Swinton, Moorside, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold and Daisy Hill.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 17:54 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 20:10

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:48

    17:54 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 20:10 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden and Swinton.
    It will be delayed due to the diversion and is expected to be 1 minute late.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 16:51 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 19:10

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:25

    16:51 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 19:10 will be diverted between Wigan Wallgate and Manchester Victoria.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden and Swinton.
    It will be delayed due to the diversion and is expected to be 2 minutes late.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 15:54 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 18:08

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:48

    15:54 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 18:08 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden and Swinton.
    It will be delayed due to the diversion and is expected to be 2 minutes late.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 19:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate due 21:13

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:33

    19:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate due 21:13 will be diverted between Salford Crescent and Hindley.
    It will no longer call at Swinton, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold and Daisy Hill.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 18:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate due 20:13

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:33

    18:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate due 20:13 will be diverted between Salford Crescent and Hindley.
    It will no longer call at Swinton, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold and Daisy Hill.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 18:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 21:06

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:50

    18:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 21:06 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside and Swinton.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 15:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 18:04

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:27

    15:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 18:04 was diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside and Swinton but will call additionally at Moston, Mills Hill and Castleton.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 17:19 Blackburn to Headbolt Lane due 19:41

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:30

    17:19 Blackburn to Headbolt Lane due 19:41 will be diverted between Salford Crescent and Hindley.
    It will no longer call at Swinton, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold and Daisy Hill.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 18:46 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 21:08

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 17:16

    18:46 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 21:08 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden and Swinton.
    It will be delayed due to the diversion and is expected to be 2 minutes late.
    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 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.
    

  • 16:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 19:04

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:50

    16:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 19:04 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside and Swinton.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 19:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 22:06

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:50

    19:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 22:06 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside and Swinton.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 15:20 Blackburn to Headbolt Lane due 17:41

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:30

    15:20 Blackburn to Headbolt Lane due 17:41 will be diverted between Salford Crescent and Hindley.
    It will no longer call at Swinton, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold and Daisy Hill.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 17:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 20:04

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:50

    17:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 20:04 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside and Swinton.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 19:48 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 22:10

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:48

    19:48 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 22:10 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden and Swinton.
    It will be delayed due to the diversion and is expected to be 2 minutes late.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 20:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 22:58

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:50

    20:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 22:58 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside and Swinton.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 14:39 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 17:11

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 14:49

    14:39 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 17:11 will be started from Wigan Wallgate and diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Headbolt Lane, Rainford, Upholland, Orrell, Pemberton, Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden and Swinton.
    It will be delayed due to the diversion and is expected to be 3 minutes late.
    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 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
    

  • 21:44 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 23:49

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:50

    21:44 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 23:49 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
    It will no longer call at Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside and Swinton.
    It will be delayed due to the diversion and is expected to be 1 minute late.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 20:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate due 22:13

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:33

    20:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate due 22:13 will be diverted between Salford Crescent and Hindley.
    It will no longer call at Swinton, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold and Daisy Hill.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

• Severe Disruption Rochdale - Manchester - Blackburn - Clitheroe - Ribblehead View Details Hide Details

  Line updates (2)

  • Cancellations to services between Bolton and Blackburn

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:47

    Due to a speed restriction in a tunnel between Bolton and Blackburn trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines.

    Impact

    Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 15 minutes. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

    Customer advice

    What's happened?
    Services at/between Bolton and Blackburn are being disrupted due to loose bricks in a tunnel requiring trains to run at a reduced speed.
    Network Rail staff are on site.
    
    How does this affect my journey?
    Services between Blackburn and Manchester Victoria via Bolton will be affected by this disruption in both directions.
    
    Northern services between Blackburn and Manchester Victoria via Todmorden may be affected by this disruption in both directions.
    
    What should I do?
    You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available including services via Todmorden.
    
    Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.

    Additional Info

    For real time journey updates or to re-plan your journey please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
    
    If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.

  • Cancellations to services at Salford Crescent

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:46

    Following a fault with the signalling system at Salford Crescent all lines have now reopened.

    Impact

    Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

    Customer advice

    What's happened?
    Services that call at Salford Crescent are being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system.
    Network Rail staff are on site.
    
    How does this affect my journey?
    
    Train services on the following routes in this direction only will divert where possible via an alternative route however will not call at stations between Hindley and Salford Crescent via Atherton -
    
    Headbolt Lane to Blackburn
    Wigan Wallgate to Leeds
    
    Train services on the following routes in this direction only will be able to call at all stations between Salford Crescent and Hindley via Atherton however are subject to short notice delays and cancellations due to this issue -
    
    Blackburn to Headbolt Lane
    Leeds to Wigan Wallgate
    
    The following services will be amended as follows -
    
    Manchester Airport to Blackpool North - Will be reinstated
    Windermere/Barrow in Furness to Manchester Airport - Will be reinstated
    Rochdale to Clitheroe - Will be reinstated
    Clitheroe to Rochdale - Will be reinstated
    Stalybridge/Manchester Oxford Road to Southport - XX:03 departures form Salford Crescent will run as per the timetable between Salford Crescent and Hindley via Atherton, all other services between Salford Crescent and Wigan Wallgate will be diverted via Bolton
    Southport to Stalybridge/Manchester Oxford Road - Will divert via Bolton and will not call at Daisy Hill, Hag fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, and Swinton.
    
    What should I do?
    
    Passengers travelling from Wigan Wallgate to stations between Hindley and Salford Crescent are advised to board a service that will divert via Bolton, alight at Salford Crescent to connect with a alternative Northern service towards Wigan Wallgate which is able to call at stations between Salford Crescent and Hindley.
    
    You can also travel on Bee Network buses on the following services at no extra cost -
    
    Manchester Stations and Wigan Wallgate in both directions
    V1, V2, 608, 609, 35, 132, 601, 602, 640, 641, 635, 632, 36, 37, 38 and 607
    
    17 - between Manchester, Castleton and Rochdale
    81 - between Manchester and Moston
    59 - between Mills Hill and Castleton
    
    Passengers can also use their tickets Merseyrail services on any available route at no extra cost.
    
    Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
    
    Replacement transport:
    
    If road transport is planned for several hours with consistent departure times:
    
    Road transport will be operated by S Line, Ocean Travel, Bestway and Phantom Travel as follows
    
    15:00 17:00 Manchester Oxford Road to Preston calling Deansgate, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Horwich Parkway, Blackrod, Adlington (Lancashire), Chorley, Buckshaw Parkway, Leyland and Preston
    
    15:00 16:00 Preston to Manchester Oxford Road calling at Leyland, Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Adlington (Lancashire), Blackrod, Horwich Parkway, Bolton, Salford Crescent,Deansgate and Manchester Oxford Road
    
    15:00 Clitheroe to Manchester Victoria calling at Whalley, Langho, Ramsgreave & Wilpshire, Blackburn, Darwen, Bromley Cross, Hall I' Th' Wood, Bolton, Salford Crescent, Salford Central and Manchester Victoria
    
    15:00 Manchester Victoria to Clitheroe calling at Salford Central, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Hall I' Th' Wood, Bromley Cross, Darwen, Blackburn, Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, Langho, Whalley and Clitheroe
    
    14:00 15:00 Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria via Atherton calling at Ince, Hindley, Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, Swinton (Manchester), Salford Crescent, Salford Central and Manchester Victoria
    
    14:00 15:00 Salford Crescent to Wigan Wallgate via Bolton calling at Swinton (Manchester), Moorside, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold, Daisy Hill, Hindley, Ince and Wigan Wallgate
    
    15:20 Bromley Cross to Bolton calling at Hall I' Th' Wood and Bolton
    
    Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.
    
    Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport

    Additional Info

    For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
    If youve been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.

    Further Info

    An update will follow within the next 1 hour.

  Other train service updates (2)

  • 17:21 Clitheroe to Rochdale due 19:02

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:51

    17:21 Clitheroe to Rochdale due 19:02 will be started from Blackburn.
    It will no longer call at Clitheroe, Whalley, Langho and Ramsgreave & Wilpshire.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 16:25 Clitheroe to Rochdale due 18:02

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 17:01

    16:25 Clitheroe to Rochdale due 18:02 will be started from Blackburn.
    It will no longer call at Clitheroe, Whalley, Langho and Ramsgreave & Wilpshire.
    It is being delayed at Blackburn.
    This is due to a points failure.
    

    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.
    

• Severe Disruption Rochdale - Wigan - Headbolt lane View Details Hide Details

  Line updates (1)

  • Cancellations to services at Salford Crescent

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:46

    Following a fault with the signalling system at Salford Crescent all lines have now reopened.

    Impact

    Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

    Customer advice

    What's happened?
    Services that call at Salford Crescent are being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system.
    Network Rail staff are on site.
    
    How does this affect my journey?
    
    Train services on the following routes in this direction only will divert where possible via an alternative route however will not call at stations between Hindley and Salford Crescent via Atherton -
    
    Headbolt Lane to Blackburn
    Wigan Wallgate to Leeds
    
    Train services on the following routes in this direction only will be able to call at all stations between Salford Crescent and Hindley via Atherton however are subject to short notice delays and cancellations due to this issue -
    
    Blackburn to Headbolt Lane
    Leeds to Wigan Wallgate
    
    The following services will be amended as follows -
    
    Manchester Airport to Blackpool North - Will be reinstated
    Windermere/Barrow in Furness to Manchester Airport - Will be reinstated
    Rochdale to Clitheroe - Will be reinstated
    Clitheroe to Rochdale - Will be reinstated
    Stalybridge/Manchester Oxford Road to Southport - XX:03 departures form Salford Crescent will run as per the timetable between Salford Crescent and Hindley via Atherton, all other services between Salford Crescent and Wigan Wallgate will be diverted via Bolton
    Southport to Stalybridge/Manchester Oxford Road - Will divert via Bolton and will not call at Daisy Hill, Hag fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, and Swinton.
    
    What should I do?
    
    Passengers travelling from Wigan Wallgate to stations between Hindley and Salford Crescent are advised to board a service that will divert via Bolton, alight at Salford Crescent to connect with a alternative Northern service towards Wigan Wallgate which is able to call at stations between Salford Crescent and Hindley.
    
    You can also travel on Bee Network buses on the following services at no extra cost -
    
    Manchester Stations and Wigan Wallgate in both directions
    V1, V2, 608, 609, 35, 132, 601, 602, 640, 641, 635, 632, 36, 37, 38 and 607
    
    17 - between Manchester, Castleton and Rochdale
    81 - between Manchester and Moston
    59 - between Mills Hill and Castleton
    
    Passengers can also use their tickets Merseyrail services on any available route at no extra cost.
    
    Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
    
    Replacement transport:
    
    If road transport is planned for several hours with consistent departure times:
    
    Road transport will be operated by S Line, Ocean Travel, Bestway and Phantom Travel as follows
    
    15:00 17:00 Manchester Oxford Road to Preston calling Deansgate, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Horwich Parkway, Blackrod, Adlington (Lancashire), Chorley, Buckshaw Parkway, Leyland and Preston
    
    15:00 16:00 Preston to Manchester Oxford Road calling at Leyland, Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Adlington (Lancashire), Blackrod, Horwich Parkway, Bolton, Salford Crescent,Deansgate and Manchester Oxford Road
    
    15:00 Clitheroe to Manchester Victoria calling at Whalley, Langho, Ramsgreave & Wilpshire, Blackburn, Darwen, Bromley Cross, Hall I' Th' Wood, Bolton, Salford Crescent, Salford Central and Manchester Victoria
    
    15:00 Manchester Victoria to Clitheroe calling at Salford Central, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Hall I' Th' Wood, Bromley Cross, Darwen, Blackburn, Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, Langho, Whalley and Clitheroe
    
    14:00 15:00 Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria via Atherton calling at Ince, Hindley, Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, Swinton (Manchester), Salford Crescent, Salford Central and Manchester Victoria
    
    14:00 15:00 Salford Crescent to Wigan Wallgate via Bolton calling at Swinton (Manchester), Moorside, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold, Daisy Hill, Hindley, Ince and Wigan Wallgate
    
    15:20 Bromley Cross to Bolton calling at Hall I' Th' Wood and Bolton
    
    Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.
    
    Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport

    Additional Info

    For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
    If youve been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.

    Further Info

    An update will follow within the next 1 hour.

• Severe Disruption Blackpool / Preston - Wigan - Liverpool View Details Hide Details

  Line updates (1)

  • Cancellations to services at Preston

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:45

    Following trespassers on the railway at Preston all lines are now open.

    Impact

    Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 19:00 09/03.

    Customer advice

    What's happened?
    Services that call at Preston are being disrupted due to an earlier trespassers on the railway.
    
    How does this affect my journey?
    
    Train services that call at Preston Station are being disrupted due to trespassers on the railway earlier.
    Train services are now able to call at all stations however, services on the following routes are subject to short notice delays and cancellations due to this earlier issue -
    
    Preston to Ormskirk
    Preston to Blackpool South
    Blackpool North to York
    Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
    Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
    Preston to Colne
    
    What should I do?
    
    You should continue your journey using the alternative suggestions below.
    
    You can travel on the following train operators and routes at no extra cost:
    
    Merseyrail services between Ormskirk and Liverpool Stations until 19:00
    Blackpool Transport services between Blackpool South and Lytham until 19:00
    Bee Network services between Manchester stations and Wigan Stations, Bolton and Rochdale
    
    Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
    
    Replacement transport:
    
    Road transport will be operated as follows -
    
    16:00 Preston to Blackpool South calling at Kirkham and Wesham, Moss Side, Lytham, Ansdell and Fairhaven, St Annes on Sea, Squires Gate, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool South
    
    16:00 Preston to Colne calling at Lostock Hall, Bamber Bridge, Pleasington, Cherry Tree, Mill Hill (Lancashire), Blackburn, Rishton, Church and Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Huncoat, Hapton, Rose Grove, Burnley Barracks, Burnley Central, Brierfield, Nelson and Colne
    
    15:00 17:00 Preston to Ormskirk calling at Croston, Rufford, Burscough Junction and Ormskirk
    
    17:00 Ormskirk to Preston calling at Burscough Junction, Rufford, Croston and Preston
    
    Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.
    
    Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport

    Additional Info

    For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
    If youve been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.

    Further Info

    An update will follow within the next 1 hour.

  Train cancellations (1)

  • 20:37 Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North due 21:57

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 10:45

    20:37 Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North due 21:57 will be cancelled.
    This is due to trespassers on the railway.
    

    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.
    

• Severe Disruption Blackpool South - Preston View Details Hide Details

  Line updates (1)

  • Cancellations to services at Preston

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:45

    Following trespassers on the railway at Preston all lines are now open.

    Impact

    Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 19:00 09/03.

    Customer advice

    What's happened?
    Services that call at Preston are being disrupted due to an earlier trespassers on the railway.
    
    How does this affect my journey?
    
    Train services that call at Preston Station are being disrupted due to trespassers on the railway earlier.
    Train services are now able to call at all stations however, services on the following routes are subject to short notice delays and cancellations due to this earlier issue -
    
    Preston to Ormskirk
    Preston to Blackpool South
    Blackpool North to York
    Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
    Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
    Preston to Colne
    
    What should I do?
    
    You should continue your journey using the alternative suggestions below.
    
    You can travel on the following train operators and routes at no extra cost:
    
    Merseyrail services between Ormskirk and Liverpool Stations until 19:00
    Blackpool Transport services between Blackpool South and Lytham until 19:00
    Bee Network services between Manchester stations and Wigan Stations, Bolton and Rochdale
    
    Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
    
    Replacement transport:
    
    Road transport will be operated as follows -
    
    16:00 Preston to Blackpool South calling at Kirkham and Wesham, Moss Side, Lytham, Ansdell and Fairhaven, St Annes on Sea, Squires Gate, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool South
    
    16:00 Preston to Colne calling at Lostock Hall, Bamber Bridge, Pleasington, Cherry Tree, Mill Hill (Lancashire), Blackburn, Rishton, Church and Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Huncoat, Hapton, Rose Grove, Burnley Barracks, Burnley Central, Brierfield, Nelson and Colne
    
    15:00 17:00 Preston to Ormskirk calling at Croston, Rufford, Burscough Junction and Ormskirk
    
    17:00 Ormskirk to Preston calling at Burscough Junction, Rufford, Croston and Preston
    
    Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.
    
    Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport

    Additional Info

    For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
    If youve been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.

    Further Info

    An update will follow within the next 1 hour.

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  • Cancellations to services at Preston

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:45

    Following trespassers on the railway at Preston all lines are now open.

    Impact

    Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 19:00 09/03.

    Customer advice

    What's happened?
    Services that call at Preston are being disrupted due to an earlier trespassers on the railway.
    
    How does this affect my journey?
    
    Train services that call at Preston Station are being disrupted due to trespassers on the railway earlier.
    Train services are now able to call at all stations however, services on the following routes are subject to short notice delays and cancellations due to this earlier issue -
    
    Preston to Ormskirk
    Preston to Blackpool South
    Blackpool North to York
    Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
    Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
    Preston to Colne
    
    What should I do?
    
    You should continue your journey using the alternative suggestions below.
    
    You can travel on the following train operators and routes at no extra cost:
    
    Merseyrail services between Ormskirk and Liverpool Stations until 19:00
    Blackpool Transport services between Blackpool South and Lytham until 19:00
    Bee Network services between Manchester stations and Wigan Stations, Bolton and Rochdale
    
    Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
    
    Replacement transport:
    
    Road transport will be operated as follows -
    
    16:00 Preston to Blackpool South calling at Kirkham and Wesham, Moss Side, Lytham, Ansdell and Fairhaven, St Annes on Sea, Squires Gate, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool South
    
    16:00 Preston to Colne calling at Lostock Hall, Bamber Bridge, Pleasington, Cherry Tree, Mill Hill (Lancashire), Blackburn, Rishton, Church and Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Huncoat, Hapton, Rose Grove, Burnley Barracks, Burnley Central, Brierfield, Nelson and Colne
    
    15:00 17:00 Preston to Ormskirk calling at Croston, Rufford, Burscough Junction and Ormskirk
    
    17:00 Ormskirk to Preston calling at Burscough Junction, Rufford, Croston and Preston
    
    Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.
    
    Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport

    Additional Info

    For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
    If youve been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.

    Further Info

    An update will follow within the next 1 hour.

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  • Cancellations to services at Salford Crescent

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:46

    Following a fault with the signalling system at Salford Crescent all lines have now reopened.

    Impact

    Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

    Customer advice

    What's happened?
    Services that call at Salford Crescent are being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system.
    Network Rail staff are on site.
    
    How does this affect my journey?
    
    Train services on the following routes in this direction only will divert where possible via an alternative route however will not call at stations between Hindley and Salford Crescent via Atherton -
    
    Headbolt Lane to Blackburn
    Wigan Wallgate to Leeds
    
    Train services on the following routes in this direction only will be able to call at all stations between Salford Crescent and Hindley via Atherton however are subject to short notice delays and cancellations due to this issue -
    
    Blackburn to Headbolt Lane
    Leeds to Wigan Wallgate
    
    The following services will be amended as follows -
    
    Manchester Airport to Blackpool North - Will be reinstated
    Windermere/Barrow in Furness to Manchester Airport - Will be reinstated
    Rochdale to Clitheroe - Will be reinstated
    Clitheroe to Rochdale - Will be reinstated
    Stalybridge/Manchester Oxford Road to Southport - XX:03 departures form Salford Crescent will run as per the timetable between Salford Crescent and Hindley via Atherton, all other services between Salford Crescent and Wigan Wallgate will be diverted via Bolton
    Southport to Stalybridge/Manchester Oxford Road - Will divert via Bolton and will not call at Daisy Hill, Hag fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, and Swinton.
    
    What should I do?
    
    Passengers travelling from Wigan Wallgate to stations between Hindley and Salford Crescent are advised to board a service that will divert via Bolton, alight at Salford Crescent to connect with a alternative Northern service towards Wigan Wallgate which is able to call at stations between Salford Crescent and Hindley.
    
    You can also travel on Bee Network buses on the following services at no extra cost -
    
    Manchester Stations and Wigan Wallgate in both directions
    V1, V2, 608, 609, 35, 132, 601, 602, 640, 641, 635, 632, 36, 37, 38 and 607
    
    17 - between Manchester, Castleton and Rochdale
    81 - between Manchester and Moston
    59 - between Mills Hill and Castleton
    
    Passengers can also use their tickets Merseyrail services on any available route at no extra cost.
    
    Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
    
    Replacement transport:
    
    If road transport is planned for several hours with consistent departure times:
    
    Road transport will be operated by S Line, Ocean Travel, Bestway and Phantom Travel as follows
    
    15:00 17:00 Manchester Oxford Road to Preston calling Deansgate, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Horwich Parkway, Blackrod, Adlington (Lancashire), Chorley, Buckshaw Parkway, Leyland and Preston
    
    15:00 16:00 Preston to Manchester Oxford Road calling at Leyland, Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Adlington (Lancashire), Blackrod, Horwich Parkway, Bolton, Salford Crescent,Deansgate and Manchester Oxford Road
    
    15:00 Clitheroe to Manchester Victoria calling at Whalley, Langho, Ramsgreave & Wilpshire, Blackburn, Darwen, Bromley Cross, Hall I' Th' Wood, Bolton, Salford Crescent, Salford Central and Manchester Victoria
    
    15:00 Manchester Victoria to Clitheroe calling at Salford Central, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Hall I' Th' Wood, Bromley Cross, Darwen, Blackburn, Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, Langho, Whalley and Clitheroe
    
    14:00 15:00 Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria via Atherton calling at Ince, Hindley, Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, Swinton (Manchester), Salford Crescent, Salford Central and Manchester Victoria
    
    14:00 15:00 Salford Crescent to Wigan Wallgate via Bolton calling at Swinton (Manchester), Moorside, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold, Daisy Hill, Hindley, Ince and Wigan Wallgate
    
    15:20 Bromley Cross to Bolton calling at Hall I' Th' Wood and Bolton
    
    Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.
    
    Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport

    Additional Info

    For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
    If youve been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.

    Further Info

    An update will follow within the next 1 hour.

  • Cancellations to services at Preston

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:45

    Following trespassers on the railway at Preston all lines are now open.

    Impact

    Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 19:00 09/03.

    Customer advice

    What's happened?
    Services that call at Preston are being disrupted due to an earlier trespassers on the railway.
    
    How does this affect my journey?
    
    Train services that call at Preston Station are being disrupted due to trespassers on the railway earlier.
    Train services are now able to call at all stations however, services on the following routes are subject to short notice delays and cancellations due to this earlier issue -
    
    Preston to Ormskirk
    Preston to Blackpool South
    Blackpool North to York
    Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
    Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
    Preston to Colne
    
    What should I do?
    
    You should continue your journey using the alternative suggestions below.
    
    You can travel on the following train operators and routes at no extra cost:
    
    Merseyrail services between Ormskirk and Liverpool Stations until 19:00
    Blackpool Transport services between Blackpool South and Lytham until 19:00
    Bee Network services between Manchester stations and Wigan Stations, Bolton and Rochdale
    
    Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
    
    Replacement transport:
    
    Road transport will be operated as follows -
    
    16:00 Preston to Blackpool South calling at Kirkham and Wesham, Moss Side, Lytham, Ansdell and Fairhaven, St Annes on Sea, Squires Gate, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool South
    
    16:00 Preston to Colne calling at Lostock Hall, Bamber Bridge, Pleasington, Cherry Tree, Mill Hill (Lancashire), Blackburn, Rishton, Church and Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Huncoat, Hapton, Rose Grove, Burnley Barracks, Burnley Central, Brierfield, Nelson and Colne
    
    15:00 17:00 Preston to Ormskirk calling at Croston, Rufford, Burscough Junction and Ormskirk
    
    17:00 Ormskirk to Preston calling at Burscough Junction, Rufford, Croston and Preston
    
    Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.
    
    Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport

    Additional Info

    For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
    If youve been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.

    Further Info

    An update will follow within the next 1 hour.

  Train cancellations (1)

  • 14:47 Barrow-In-Furness to Manchester Airport due 17:11

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 14:49

    14:47 Barrow-In-Furness to Manchester Airport due 17:11 has been cancelled.
    This is due to trespassers on the railway earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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)

  • 16:29 Manchester Airport to Barrow-In-Furness due 18:52

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:55

    16:29 Manchester Airport to Barrow-In-Furness due 18:52 was started from Manchester Piccadilly.
    It will no longer call at Manchester Airport and Gatley.
    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.
    

  • 15:29 Manchester Airport to Barrow-In-Furness due 17:53

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:40

    15:29 Manchester Airport to Barrow-In-Furness due 17:53 will be started from Manchester Piccadilly and terminated at Preston.
    It will no longer call at Manchester Airport, Gatley, Lancaster, Carnforth, Silverdale, Arnside, Grange-Over-Sands, Kents Bank, Cark & Cartmel, Ulverston, Dalton, Roose and Barrow-In-Furness.
    This is due to trespassers on the railway earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 16:53 Lancaster to Barrow-In-Furness due 17:53

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:40

    An additional train service has been planned to operate as shown 16:53 Lancaster to Barrow-In-Furness due 17:53.
    

    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.
    

  • 15:50 Corkickle to Lancaster due 18:20

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:49

    15:50 Corkickle to Lancaster due 18:20 has been delayed at Corkickle and is now 46 minutes late.
    This is due to trespassers on the railway earlier today.
    

    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.
    

  • 16:01 Lancaster to Corkickle due 18:31

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:02

    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 trespassers on the railway earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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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  • Cancellations to services at Salford Crescent

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:46

    Following a fault with the signalling system at Salford Crescent all lines have now reopened.

    Impact

    Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

    Customer advice

    What's happened?
    Services that call at Salford Crescent are being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system.
    Network Rail staff are on site.
    
    How does this affect my journey?
    
    Train services on the following routes in this direction only will divert where possible via an alternative route however will not call at stations between Hindley and Salford Crescent via Atherton -
    
    Headbolt Lane to Blackburn
    Wigan Wallgate to Leeds
    
    Train services on the following routes in this direction only will be able to call at all stations between Salford Crescent and Hindley via Atherton however are subject to short notice delays and cancellations due to this issue -
    
    Blackburn to Headbolt Lane
    Leeds to Wigan Wallgate
    
    The following services will be amended as follows -
    
    Manchester Airport to Blackpool North - Will be reinstated
    Windermere/Barrow in Furness to Manchester Airport - Will be reinstated
    Rochdale to Clitheroe - Will be reinstated
    Clitheroe to Rochdale - Will be reinstated
    Stalybridge/Manchester Oxford Road to Southport - XX:03 departures form Salford Crescent will run as per the timetable between Salford Crescent and Hindley via Atherton, all other services between Salford Crescent and Wigan Wallgate will be diverted via Bolton
    Southport to Stalybridge/Manchester Oxford Road - Will divert via Bolton and will not call at Daisy Hill, Hag fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, and Swinton.
    
    What should I do?
    
    Passengers travelling from Wigan Wallgate to stations between Hindley and Salford Crescent are advised to board a service that will divert via Bolton, alight at Salford Crescent to connect with a alternative Northern service towards Wigan Wallgate which is able to call at stations between Salford Crescent and Hindley.
    
    You can also travel on Bee Network buses on the following services at no extra cost -
    
    Manchester Stations and Wigan Wallgate in both directions
    V1, V2, 608, 609, 35, 132, 601, 602, 640, 641, 635, 632, 36, 37, 38 and 607
    
    17 - between Manchester, Castleton and Rochdale
    81 - between Manchester and Moston
    59 - between Mills Hill and Castleton
    
    Passengers can also use their tickets Merseyrail services on any available route at no extra cost.
    
    Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
    
    Replacement transport:
    
    If road transport is planned for several hours with consistent departure times:
    
    Road transport will be operated by S Line, Ocean Travel, Bestway and Phantom Travel as follows
    
    15:00 17:00 Manchester Oxford Road to Preston calling Deansgate, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Horwich Parkway, Blackrod, Adlington (Lancashire), Chorley, Buckshaw Parkway, Leyland and Preston
    
    15:00 16:00 Preston to Manchester Oxford Road calling at Leyland, Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Adlington (Lancashire), Blackrod, Horwich Parkway, Bolton, Salford Crescent,Deansgate and Manchester Oxford Road
    
    15:00 Clitheroe to Manchester Victoria calling at Whalley, Langho, Ramsgreave & Wilpshire, Blackburn, Darwen, Bromley Cross, Hall I' Th' Wood, Bolton, Salford Crescent, Salford Central and Manchester Victoria
    
    15:00 Manchester Victoria to Clitheroe calling at Salford Central, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Hall I' Th' Wood, Bromley Cross, Darwen, Blackburn, Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, Langho, Whalley and Clitheroe
    
    14:00 15:00 Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria via Atherton calling at Ince, Hindley, Daisy Hill, Hag Fold, Atherton, Walkden, Moorside, Swinton (Manchester), Salford Crescent, Salford Central and Manchester Victoria
    
    14:00 15:00 Salford Crescent to Wigan Wallgate via Bolton calling at Swinton (Manchester), Moorside, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold, Daisy Hill, Hindley, Ince and Wigan Wallgate
    
    15:20 Bromley Cross to Bolton calling at Hall I' Th' Wood and Bolton
    
    Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.
    
    Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport

    Additional Info

    For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
    If youve been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.

    Further Info

    An update will follow within the next 1 hour.

  • Cancellations to services at Preston

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:45

    Following trespassers on the railway at Preston all lines are now open.

    Impact

    Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 19:00 09/03.

    Customer advice

    What's happened?
    Services that call at Preston are being disrupted due to an earlier trespassers on the railway.
    
    How does this affect my journey?
    
    Train services that call at Preston Station are being disrupted due to trespassers on the railway earlier.
    Train services are now able to call at all stations however, services on the following routes are subject to short notice delays and cancellations due to this earlier issue -
    
    Preston to Ormskirk
    Preston to Blackpool South
    Blackpool North to York
    Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
    Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
    Preston to Colne
    
    What should I do?
    
    You should continue your journey using the alternative suggestions below.
    
    You can travel on the following train operators and routes at no extra cost:
    
    Merseyrail services between Ormskirk and Liverpool Stations until 19:00
    Blackpool Transport services between Blackpool South and Lytham until 19:00
    Bee Network services between Manchester stations and Wigan Stations, Bolton and Rochdale
    
    Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
    
    Replacement transport:
    
    Road transport will be operated as follows -
    
    16:00 Preston to Blackpool South calling at Kirkham and Wesham, Moss Side, Lytham, Ansdell and Fairhaven, St Annes on Sea, Squires Gate, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool South
    
    16:00 Preston to Colne calling at Lostock Hall, Bamber Bridge, Pleasington, Cherry Tree, Mill Hill (Lancashire), Blackburn, Rishton, Church and Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Huncoat, Hapton, Rose Grove, Burnley Barracks, Burnley Central, Brierfield, Nelson and Colne
    
    15:00 17:00 Preston to Ormskirk calling at Croston, Rufford, Burscough Junction and Ormskirk
    
    17:00 Ormskirk to Preston calling at Burscough Junction, Rufford, Croston and Preston
    
    Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.
    
    Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport

    Additional Info

    For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
    If youve been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.

    Further Info

    An update will follow within the next 1 hour.

  Other train service updates (1)

  • 17:29 Manchester Airport to Windermere due 19:41

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 14:49

    17:29 Manchester Airport to Windermere due 19:41 will be started from Preston.
    It will no longer call at Manchester Airport, Gatley, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Oxford Road, Deansgate, Bolton, Horwich Parkway and Chorley.
    This is due to trespassers on the railway earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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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  • 17:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Hadfield due 17:41

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 17:16

    17:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Hadfield due 17:41 will no longer call at Glossop.
    It is being delayed at Ashburys.
    This is due to a safety inspection on a 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 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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  • 16:51 Manchester Piccadilly to Rose Hill Marple due 17:27

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 17:09

    16:51 Manchester Piccadilly to Rose Hill Marple due 17:27 has been delayed at Gorton and is now 10 minutes late.
    This is due to a safety inspection 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.
    

  Engineering works (1)

  • Between Dore & Totley and Chinley

    Last Updated 02/03/2026 04:00

    Planned engineering work will take place between Dore & Totley and Chinley from 23:45, Monday 09 March 2026 to 05:15, Friday 13 March 2026.
    All lines will be blocked.
    All services will be revised.
    Northern Trains services only.
    Engineering work will be taking place between Dore and Chinley from 23:45 until 05:15 on Wednesday and Thursday night (finish 05:15 Friday)
    The 20:21 (Wednesday and Thursday only) Manchester Piccadilly to Rose Hill Marple service will depart at 20:36 and run later than normally advertised throughout.
    The 21:48 (Wednesday and Thursday only) Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield service will terminate at New Mills Central. A bus will be provided from New Mills Central to Sheffield, calling at all stations except Edale.
    The 23:28 (Wednesday and Thursday only) Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will be bus replaced throughout (no call at Edale).
    Customers wishing to travel to/from Edale should contact Customer Experience Centre (0800 200 6060) to arrange alternative transport.
    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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  Formation alerts (9)

  • 17:16 Hull to Halifax due 19:03

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:50

    Facilities on the 17:16 Hull to Halifax due 19:03.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

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  • 17:16 Halifax to Hull due 19:01

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:26

    Facilities on the 17:16 Halifax to Hull due 19:01.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
    

  • 19:16 Halifax to Hull due 21:00

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:50

    Facilities on the 19:16 Halifax to Hull due 21:00.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

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  • 20:16 Hull to Halifax due 22:03

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:14

    20:16 Hull to Halifax due 22:03 will be started from Leeds.
    It will no longer call at Hull, Brough, Selby, South Milford, Micklefield, East Garforth, Garforth and Cross Gates.
    This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    
    

  • 18:17 Halifax to Hull due 20:00

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 12:08

    Facilities on the 18:17 Halifax to Hull due 20:00.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

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  • 19:15 Hull to Halifax due 21:03

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:28

    Facilities on the 19:15 Hull to Halifax due 21:03.
    Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
    

  • 21:15 Hull to Halifax due 23:03

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:50

    Facilities on the 21:15 Hull to Halifax due 23:03.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

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  • 16:15 Hull to Halifax due 18:05

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 12:08

    Facilities on the 16:15 Hull to Halifax due 18:05.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

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  • 21:17 Halifax to Hull due 23:05

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:28

    Facilities on the 21:17 Halifax to Hull due 23:05.
    Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
    

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  Formation alerts (7)

  • 19:48 Skipton to Leeds due 20:33

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:55

    Facilities on the 19:48 Skipton to Leeds due 20:33.
    Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
    

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  • 20:57 Leeds to Skipton due 21:43

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:55

    Facilities on the 20:57 Leeds to Skipton due 21:43.
    Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
    

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  • 18:56 Leeds to Skipton due 19:40

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:55

    Facilities on the 18:56 Leeds to Skipton due 19:40.
    Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
    

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  • 22:56 Leeds to Skipton due 23:38

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:55

    Facilities on the 22:56 Leeds to Skipton due 23:38.
    Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
    

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  • 21:48 Skipton to Leeds due 22:34

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:55

    Facilities on the 21:48 Skipton to Leeds due 22:34.
    Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
    

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  • 16:56 Leeds to Skipton due 17:39

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:55

    Facilities on the 16:56 Leeds to Skipton due 17:39.
    Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
    

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  • 17:47 Skipton to Leeds due 18:30

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:55

    Facilities on the 17:47 Skipton to Leeds due 18:30.
    Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
    

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  Formation alerts (2)

  • 19:00 Scarborough to Sheffield due 21:50

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 07:42

    Facilities on the 19:00 Scarborough to Sheffield due 21:50.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

  • 15:57 Sheffield to Scarborough due 18:41

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 07:42

    Facilities on the 15:57 Sheffield to Scarborough due 18:41.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

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  • 14:57 Sheffield to Scarborough due 17:40

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:32

    14:57 Sheffield to Scarborough due 17:40 will call additionally at Hessle.
    This is due to the train departing late to maintain customer connections.
    

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  Formation alerts (4)

  • 16:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 17:34

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:52

    Facilities on the 16:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 17:34.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

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  • 20:48 Leeds to Sheffield due 22:02

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:52

    Facilities on the 20:48 Leeds to Sheffield due 22:02.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

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  • 19:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 20:36

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:52

    Facilities on the 19:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 20:36.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

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  • 17:48 Leeds to Sheffield due 19:01

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:52

    Facilities on the 17:48 Leeds to Sheffield due 19:01.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

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  • 16:48 Leeds to Sheffield due 18:01

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:56

    16:48 Leeds to Sheffield due 18:01 will be started from Wakefield Westgate.
    It will no longer call at Leeds and Outwood.
    This is due to a late running train being in front of this one.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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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  Train cancellations (1)

  • 19:26 Doncaster to Leeds due 20:13

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 17:13

    19:26 Doncaster to Leeds due 20:13 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 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)

  • 16:24 Adwick to Sheffield due 17:14

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:44

    16:24 Adwick to Sheffield due 17:14 will be started from Doncaster.
    It will no longer call at Adwick and Bentley S.Yorks.
    This is due to the train departing late to maintain customer connections.
    

    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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  Formation alerts (4)

  • 16:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 17:34

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:52

    Facilities on the 16:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 17:34.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

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  • 20:48 Leeds to Sheffield due 22:02

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:52

    Facilities on the 20:48 Leeds to Sheffield due 22:02.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

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  • 19:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 20:36

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:52

    Facilities on the 19:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 20:36.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

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  • 17:48 Leeds to Sheffield due 19:01

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:52

    Facilities on the 17:48 Leeds to Sheffield due 19:01.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

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  Other train service updates (1)

  • 16:48 Leeds to Sheffield due 18:01

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:56

    16:48 Leeds to Sheffield due 18:01 will be started from Wakefield Westgate.
    It will no longer call at Leeds and Outwood.
    This is due to a late running train being in front of this one.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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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  • Alterations to services between Corkickle and Whitehaven

    Last Updated 06/03/2026 06:37

    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 13/12/26.

    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 December 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 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 (11)

  • 16:51 Colne to Preston due 18:03

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 17:19

    16:51 Colne to Preston due 18:03 has been cancelled.
    This is due to trespassers on the railway earlier today.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
    If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
    
    You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
    If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
    

  • 17:18 Blackburn to Rochdale due 18:29

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 17:13

    17:18 Blackburn to Rochdale due 18:29 will be cancelled.
    This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 17:19 Blackpool North to York due 19:57

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:56

    17:19 Blackpool North to York due 19:57 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.
    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
    

  • 17:20 Manchester Victoria to Wigan North Western due 18:02

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:01

    17:20 Manchester Victoria to Wigan North Western due 18:02 will be cancelled.
    This is due to a points failure.
    

    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.
    

  • 17:28 Morpeth to Newcastle due 17:52

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:35

    17:28 Morpeth to Newcastle due 17:52 will be cancelled.
    This is due to a fault on this train.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express or LNER service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
    If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit 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.
    
    

  • 17:33 Hull to Bridlington due 18:21

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:11

    17:33 Hull to Bridlington due 18:21 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 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.
    
    

  • 18:25 Bridlington to Hull due 19:08

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:11

    18:25 Bridlington to Hull due 19:08 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 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.
    
    

  • 18:45 Newcastle to Morpeth due 19:07

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 17:09

    18:45 Newcastle to Morpeth due 19:07 will be cancelled.
    This is due to a fault on a 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 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.
    
    

  • 18:52 Rochdale to Blackburn due 20:04

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 17:13

    18:52 Rochdale to Blackburn due 20:04 will be cancelled.
    This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    

  • 19:29 Morpeth to Newcastle due 19:52

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 17:10

    19:29 Morpeth to Newcastle due 19:52 will be cancelled.
    This is due to a fault on a 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 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.
    
    

  • 20:18 Blackburn to Manchester Victoria due 21:08

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 17:13

    20:18 Blackburn to Manchester Victoria due 21:08 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 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 (10)

  • 16:53 Hull to Doncaster due 17:59

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:47

    Facilities on the 16:53 Hull to Doncaster due 17:59.
    Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
    

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  • 18:09 Doncaster to Hull due 19:13

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:47

    Facilities on the 18:09 Doncaster to Hull due 19:13.
    Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
    

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  • 19:54 Hull to Doncaster due 20:57

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:47

    Facilities on the 19:54 Hull to Doncaster due 20:57.
    Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
    

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  • 21:07 Doncaster to Goole due 21:35

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:47

    Facilities on the 21:07 Doncaster to Goole due 21:35.
    Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
    

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  • 21:57 Goole to Hull due 22:37

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:47

    Facilities on the 21:57 Goole to Hull due 22:37.
    Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
    

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  • 21:57 Sheffield to Hull due 23:18

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 07:42

    Facilities on the 21:57 Sheffield to Hull due 23:18.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

  • 22:21 Halifax to Leeds due 22:57

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 12:08

    Facilities on the 22:21 Halifax to Leeds due 22:57.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

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  • 23:19 Halifax to Leeds due 23:56

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 06:50

    Facilities on the 23:19 Halifax to Leeds due 23:56.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

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  • 23:25 Hull to Beverley due 23:38

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 07:42

    Facilities on the 23:25 Hull to Beverley due 23:38.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

  • 23:27 Leeds to Halifax due 00:06

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 12:08

    Facilities on the 23:27 Leeds to Halifax due 00:06.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

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  • 16:18 Blackburn to Rochdale due 17:29

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:23

    16:18 Blackburn to Rochdale due 17:29 has been reinstated.
    It is being delayed at Blackburn.
    This is due to a fault with the signalling system.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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
    

  • 16:24 York to Blackpool North due 19:04

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 16:15

    16:24 York to Blackpool North due 19:04 will be starting late from York and is expected to be 18 minutes late.
    This is due to trespassers on the railway earlier today.
    

    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.
    
    

  • 17:24 Southport to Stalybridge due 19:04

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 17:04

    17:24 Southport to Stalybridge due 19:04 will be starting late from Southport 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.
    

  • 20:16 Hull to Halifax due 22:03

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 15:14

    20:16 Hull to Halifax due 22:03 will be started from Leeds.
    It will no longer call at Hull, Brough, Selby, South Milford, Micklefield, East Garforth, Garforth and Cross Gates.
    This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.
    Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
    

    Further Info

    We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
    If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
    
    

  • 22:51 Hull to Sheffield due 00:29

    Last Updated 09/03/2026 00:04

    22:51 Hull to Sheffield due 00:29 will be starting late from Hull and is expected to be 30 minutes late.
    This is due to a fault with a swing bridge over a river.
    

    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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