Currently there are 31 route disruptions and 43 station updates
Routes
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 30/09/2025 12:10
Due to urgent repairs to the railway between Corkickle and Whitehaven the line is closed.
Impact
Train services running through these stations will be terminated at Corkickle and restarted from Whitehaven. Disruption is expected until the end of the day on 31/01/26.
Customer advice
Services between Corkickle and Whitehaven are being disrupted due to urgent repairs the railway.
Network Rail continue to complete the works on Bransty Tunnel, Whitehaven. The line is closed between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions). Disruption is until further notice, once a time frame for works to be completed has been set we will update our customers.
Effect on service:
Train services are unable to run between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions).
Train services between Lancaster/Barrow-in-Furness and Carlisle will terminate at Corkickle and restart between Whitehaven and Carlisle.
Train services between Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness/Lancaster will terminate at Whitehaven and restart at Corkickle.
Rail replacement buses will operate between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions),
Replacement transport:
Road transport will operate between Corkickle and Whitehaven.
Please speak to station staff, see on-line journey planners or consult Customer Information Screens for departure times.
Please see station information posters for the location of bus pick up points.
Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.Additional Info
For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up-to-date train running information.
For live real time journey updates on board your train please visit journeycheck.com/northern, message us on X.com @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00), or search for #NorthernUpdates
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern or TransPennine Express within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/ or speak to a member of staff where available.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
Improvement works
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 03/09/2025 00:16
Due to urgent repairs to a bridge at South Bank:
How does it affect your service:
Train services running through this station will be running non stop between Middlesbrough and Redcar Central. South Bank will not be served. Disruption is expected until 16:00 28/06.
Our advice to our customers:
Services between Middlesbrough and Saltburn are currently being disrupted due to an unsafe footbridge at South Bank.
Effect on service:
Middlesbrough to Saltburn services will not call at South Bank, in this direction only.
Road Transport details.
To assist customers to complete their journey, a shuttle bus has been provided between Middlesbrough, South Bank & Redcar Central. This will be operated by E-Travel.
Customers at South Bank travelling towards Saltburn should board the shuttle service and then connect at Redcar Central for Northern services towards Saltburn.
Journey times will be extended by 10 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.
Please see station information posters for the bus pick up points.
Other places to get more information:
For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up to date train running information.
For live real time journey updates, please visit journeycheck.com/northern or X (tweet) our team @northernassist
To re-plan your journey please visit nationalrail.co.uk
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates
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Formation alerts (4)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:36
Facilities on the 19:56 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road due 21:15.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:36
Facilities on the 21:30 Manchester Oxford Road to Southport due 22:43.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:32
Facilities on the 14:27 Manchester Oxford Road to Southport due 15:43.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:32
Facilities on the 21:03 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road due 22:15.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 12:44
14:03 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road due 15:15 will be terminated at Wigan Wallgate.
It will no longer call at Ince, Hindley, Westhoughton, Bolton, Salford Crescent, Deansgate and Manchester Oxford Road.
This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 03/09/2025 00:16
Due to urgent repairs to a bridge at South Bank:
How does it affect your service:
Train services running through this station will be running non stop between Middlesbrough and Redcar Central. South Bank will not be served. Disruption is expected until 16:00 28/06.
Our advice to our customers:
Services between Middlesbrough and Saltburn are currently being disrupted due to an unsafe footbridge at South Bank.
Effect on service:
Middlesbrough to Saltburn services will not call at South Bank, in this direction only.
Road Transport details.
To assist customers to complete their journey, a shuttle bus has been provided between Middlesbrough, South Bank & Redcar Central. This will be operated by E-Travel.
Customers at South Bank travelling towards Saltburn should board the shuttle service and then connect at Redcar Central for Northern services towards Saltburn.
Journey times will be extended by 10 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.
Please see station information posters for the bus pick up points.
Other places to get more information:
For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up to date train running information.
For live real time journey updates, please visit journeycheck.com/northern or X (tweet) our team @northernassist
To re-plan your journey please visit nationalrail.co.uk
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 30/09/2025 12:10
Due to urgent repairs to the railway between Corkickle and Whitehaven the line is closed.
Impact
Train services running through these stations will be terminated at Corkickle and restarted from Whitehaven. Disruption is expected until the end of the day on 31/01/26.
Customer advice
Services between Corkickle and Whitehaven are being disrupted due to urgent repairs the railway.
Network Rail continue to complete the works on Bransty Tunnel, Whitehaven. The line is closed between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions). Disruption is until further notice, once a time frame for works to be completed has been set we will update our customers.
Effect on service:
Train services are unable to run between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions).
Train services between Lancaster/Barrow-in-Furness and Carlisle will terminate at Corkickle and restart between Whitehaven and Carlisle.
Train services between Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness/Lancaster will terminate at Whitehaven and restart at Corkickle.
Rail replacement buses will operate between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions),
Replacement transport:
Road transport will operate between Corkickle and Whitehaven.
Please speak to station staff, see on-line journey planners or consult Customer Information Screens for departure times.
Please see station information posters for the location of bus pick up points.
Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.Additional Info
For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up-to-date train running information.
For live real time journey updates on board your train please visit journeycheck.com/northern, message us on X.com @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00), or search for #NorthernUpdates
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern or TransPennine Express within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/ or speak to a member of staff where available.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 14:13
16:01 Lancaster to Corkickle due 18:31 will be terminated at Barrow-In-Furness.
It will no longer call at Askam, Kirkby-In-Furness, Foxfield, Green Road, Millom, Silecroft, Bootle, Ravenglass For Eskdale, Drigg, Seascale, Sellafield, St Bees and Corkickle.
This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Additional Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today. To assist customers to complete their journey, road replacement transport will be provided as follows.
A coach operated by Workington Transport will depart Barrow at 17:20 calling at stations to Corkickle.
Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (excluding service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport. Journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when using road replacement transport.Further Info
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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.
Improvement works
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 03/09/2025 00:16
Due to urgent repairs to a bridge at South Bank:
How does it affect your service:
Train services running through this station will be running non stop between Middlesbrough and Redcar Central. South Bank will not be served. Disruption is expected until 16:00 28/06.
Our advice to our customers:
Services between Middlesbrough and Saltburn are currently being disrupted due to an unsafe footbridge at South Bank.
Effect on service:
Middlesbrough to Saltburn services will not call at South Bank, in this direction only.
Road Transport details.
To assist customers to complete their journey, a shuttle bus has been provided between Middlesbrough, South Bank & Redcar Central. This will be operated by E-Travel.
Customers at South Bank travelling towards Saltburn should board the shuttle service and then connect at Redcar Central for Northern services towards Saltburn.
Journey times will be extended by 10 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.
Please see station information posters for the bus pick up points.
Other places to get more information:
For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up to date train running information.
For live real time journey updates, please visit journeycheck.com/northern or X (tweet) our team @northernassist
To re-plan your journey please visit nationalrail.co.uk
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates
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Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 14:22
22:55 Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly due 23:58 will be cancelled.
This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Additional Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today. To assist customers to complete their journey, road replacement transport will be provided as follows.
A coach operated by S-Line will depart Buxton at 23:00 calling at stations to Manchester Piccadilly.
Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (excluding service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport. Journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when using road replacement transport.Further Info
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
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Formation alerts (5)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:26
Facilities on the 17:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 19:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:25
Facilities on the 19:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 21:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:26
Facilities on the 14:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 17:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:25
Facilities on the 13:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 15:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:25
Facilities on the 16:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 19:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Formation alerts (14)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:11
Facilities on the 22:27 Chester to Leeds due 00:43.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:26
Facilities on the 20:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 22:53.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:11
Facilities on the 18:43 Leeds to Chester due 21:09.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:10
Facilities on the 15:13 Leeds to Manchester Victoria due 16:29.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:18
Facilities on the 21:13 Leeds to Manchester Victoria due 22:29.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:10
Facilities on the 16:57 Manchester Victoria to Leeds due 18:20.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:25
Facilities on the 16:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 19:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:26
Facilities on the 14:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 17:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:18
Facilities on the 13:57 Manchester Victoria to Leeds due 15:14.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:26
Facilities on the 17:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 19:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:25
Facilities on the 19:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 21:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:18
Facilities on the 18:24 Chester to Leeds due 20:42.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:25
Facilities on the 13:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 15:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:18
Facilities on the 15:43 Leeds to Chester due 18:09.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Formation alerts (12)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:45
Facilities on the 23:36 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:37.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:34
Facilities on the 19:46 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street due 20:55.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:34
Facilities on the 15:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road due 16:33.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:34
Facilities on the 13:46 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street due 14:55.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:45
Facilities on the 21:46 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street due 22:56.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:34
Facilities on the 16:46 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street due 17:55.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:45
Facilities on the 15:46 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street due 16:55.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:34
Facilities on the 18:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road due 19:33.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:45
Facilities on the 18:46 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street due 19:55.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:45
Facilities on the 17:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road due 18:33.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:45
Facilities on the 14:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road due 15:33.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:45
Facilities on the 20:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road due 21:37.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Formation alerts (4)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:25
Facilities on the 19:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport due 20:25.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:25
Facilities on the 16:32 Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street due 17:52.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:25
Facilities on the 15:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport due 16:25.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:25
Facilities on the 20:32 Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street due 21:53.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
Engineering works (1)
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Last Updated 08/10/2025 18:52
Planned engineering work will take place between Manchester Piccadilly/Manchester Victoria and Liverpool Lime Street via Wilmslow and Newton-Le-Willows from 23:45, Monday 17 November 2025 to 05:05, Thursday 20 November 2025.
All lines will be blocked.
Some services will be replaced by buses throughout and revised. The 22:43 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday only), Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road.
A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street.
The 23:30 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday only), Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria service will be bus replaced throughout.
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times are extended by approximately 60 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
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Formation alerts (4)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:24
Facilities on the 21:21 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 23:02.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:24
Facilities on the 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 00:50.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:24
Facilities on the 19:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 20:50.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:24
Facilities on the 17:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 19:00.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 12:48
15:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 16:50 will be terminated at Manchester Oxford Road.
It will no longer call at Deansgate, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Lostock, Horwich Parkway, Chorley, Buckshaw Parkway, Leyland, Preston, Kirkham & Wesham, Poulton-Le-Fylde and Blackpool North.
This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
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Formation alerts (13)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:26
Facilities on the 16:50 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 19:12.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:26
Facilities on the 17:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 19:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:25
Facilities on the 19:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 21:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:26
Facilities on the 14:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 17:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:42
Facilities on the 22:49 Wigan Wallgate to Rochdale due 23:57.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:25
Facilities on the 13:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 15:40.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:26
Facilities on the 19:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate due 21:13.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:26
Facilities on the 14:20 Blackburn to Headbolt Lane due 16:42.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:25
Facilities on the 16:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 19:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:42
Facilities on the 17:53 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 20:11.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:26
Facilities on the 20:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 22:53.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:42
Facilities on the 20:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate due 22:13.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:42
Facilities on the 15:20 Blackburn to Headbolt Lane due 17:42.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Formation alerts (4)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:29
Facilities on the 14:21 Rochdale to Clitheroe due 16:01.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:29
Facilities on the 20:20 Clitheroe to Rochdale due 22:01.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:29
Facilities on the 16:25 Clitheroe to Rochdale due 18:01.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:29
Facilities on the 18:22 Rochdale to Clitheroe due 20:01.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:51
13:21 Rochdale to Clitheroe due 15:01 is being delayed at Manchester Victoria.
This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.
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)
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Last Updated 08/10/2025 18:52
Planned engineering work will take place between Blackburn and Clitheroe from 23:40, Monday 17 November 2025 to 05:55, Friday 21 November 2025.
All lines will be blocked.
Some services will be revised. The 21:52 (not Friday), Rochdale to Clitheroe service will terminate at Blackburn. A bus will be provided from Blackburn to Clitheroe.
The 2342 (not Friday), Clitheroe to Blackburn service will be bus replaced throughout.
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
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Formation alerts (7)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:40
Facilities on the 16:34 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly due 17:07.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:40
Facilities on the 20:18 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central due 20:51.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:40
Facilities on the 19:34 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly due 20:07.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:40
Facilities on the 15:18 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central due 15:51.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:40
Facilities on the 18:35 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central due 19:09.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:40
Facilities on the 22:40 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central due 23:12.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:40
Facilities on the 17:18 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central due 17:51.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Engineering works (1)
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Last Updated 08/10/2025 18:51
Planned engineering work will take place between Manchester Piccadilly/Glossop and Hadfield, and between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly via New Mills Central from 23:35, Monday 17 November 2025 to 05:15, Friday 21 November 2025.
All lines will be blocked.
Some services will be diverted, replaced by buses between Chinley and Manchester Piccadilly and revised. The 22:47 (not Friday), Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at New Mills Central, Strines, Marple, Romiley, Bredbury, Brinnington, Reddish North, Ryder Brow, Belle Vue and Ashburys, and will call additionally at Stockport.
A bus will be provided from Chinley to Manchester Piccadilly to serve intermediate stations.
The 23:18 (not Friday), New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly will be bus replaced throughout.
The 23:25 (not Friday), Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central service will be bus replaced throughout.
The 23:29 (not Friday), Manchester Piccadilly to Glossop service will not run.
A bus will be provided between Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield calling at Ashburys, Gorton, Guide Bridge, Flowery Field, Newton for Hyde, Godley, Glossop and Dinting. A mini-bus will be provided between Godley and Hadfield in both direction calling at Hattersley, Broadbottom, Glossop and Dinting.
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times are extended by approximately 60 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
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Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 11:25
19:06 Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Lime Street due 20:28 will be cancelled.
This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
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Formation alerts (6)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:23
Facilities on the 20:37 Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North due 21:57.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:23
Facilities on the 22:20 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street due 23:42.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:23
Facilities on the 17:39 Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North due 18:57.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:23
Facilities on the 19:05 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street due 20:21.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:23
Facilities on the 14:39 Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North due 15:57.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:23
Facilities on the 16:05 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street due 17:22.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 11:25
19:06 Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Lime Street due 20:28 will be cancelled.
This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
Formation alerts (1)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:18
Facilities on the 15:43 Leeds to Chester due 18:09.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Formation alerts (7)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:37
Facilities on the 14:15 Hull to Halifax due 16:05.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:20
Facilities on the 13:16 Halifax to Hull due 14:59.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:20
Facilities on the 15:16 Hull to Halifax due 17:03.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:20
Facilities on the 17:15 Halifax to Hull due 18:59.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:37
Facilities on the 20:16 Halifax to Hull due 22:02.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:37
Facilities on the 16:16 Halifax to Hull due 18:00.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:37
Facilities on the 18:15 Hull to Halifax due 20:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Formation alerts (8)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:34
Facilities on the 20:56 Leeds to Skipton due 21:41.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:34
Facilities on the 21:49 Skipton to Leeds due 22:34.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:34
Facilities on the 14:17 Skipton to Leeds due 15:01.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:34
Facilities on the 16:56 Leeds to Skipton due 17:39.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:34
Facilities on the 19:47 Skipton to Leeds due 20:33.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:34
Facilities on the 17:46 Skipton to Leeds due 18:29.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:34
Facilities on the 22:56 Leeds to Skipton due 23:36.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:34
Facilities on the 18:56 Leeds to Skipton due 19:40.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Other train service updates (3)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 14:08
14:57 Sheffield to Scarborough due 17:42 will no longer call at Goole and Brough.
It will be starting late from Sheffield and is expected to be 8 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with barriers at a level crossing 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 or LNER service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/ or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay -
Last Updated 18/11/2025 11:43
12:57 Sheffield to Scarborough due 15:42 will be started from Doncaster.
It will no longer call at Sheffield and Meadowhall.
This is due to a fault with barriers at a level crossing.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express or LNER service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/ or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay -
Last Updated 18/11/2025 12:45
12:00 Scarborough to Sheffield due 14:48 has been delayed at Hunmanby and is now 17 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with barriers at a level crossing 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.
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Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:46
13:29 Leeds to York due 14:43 has been delayed at Leeds and is now 15 minutes late.
This is due to a late running train being in front of this one.
Further Info
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
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Formation alerts (1)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 10:56
Facilities on the 18:16 Leeds to York due 18:49.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Formation alerts (2)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:34
Facilities on the 16:10 Ilkley to Leeds due 16:41.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:34
Facilities on the 15:34 Leeds to Ilkley due 16:02.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 14:10
18:16 Knottingley to Leeds due 18:54 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
Formation alerts (5)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:31
Facilities on the 15:58 Leeds to Knottingley due 16:34.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:31
Facilities on the 17:29 Leeds to Knottingley due 18:11.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:31
Facilities on the 15:16 Knottingley to Leeds due 15:55.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:31
Facilities on the 14:29 Leeds to Knottingley due 15:11.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:31
Facilities on the 16:40 Knottingley to Leeds due 17:25.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Train cancellations (5)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 11:27
14:23 Corkickle to Barrow-In-Furness due 15:42 will be cancelled.
This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Additional Info
1x Coach will depart Corkickle at 14:30 calling at stations to Barrow, Operated by South Lakes.
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.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 12:47
17:15 Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Western due 18:03 will be cancelled.
This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay. -
Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:55
17:58 Manchester Piccadilly to Hazel Grove due 18:22 will be cancelled.
This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay. -
Last Updated 18/11/2025 14:16
18:46 Corkickle to Barrow-In-Furness due 20:13 will be cancelled.
This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Additional Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today. To assist customers to complete their journey, road replacement transport will be provided as follows.
A coach operated by Travellers Choice will depart Corkickle at 18:50 calling at stations to Barrow.
Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (excluding service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport. Journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when using road replacement transport.Further Info
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay. -
Last Updated 18/11/2025 11:25
18:50 Helsby to Ellesmere Port due 19:01 will be cancelled.
This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
Formation alerts (31)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:08
Facilities on the 13:19 Blackpool North to York due 15:58.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:29
Facilities on the 13:47 Leeds to Bradford Interchange due 14:57.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:23
Facilities on the 14:43 York to Bridlington due 16:46.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 12:05
Facilities on the 14:49 Newcastle to Ashington due 15:24.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:29
Facilities on the 15:22 Bradford Interchange to Leeds due 16:28.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:36
Facilities on the 15:24 Southport to Stalybridge due 17:05.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 12:05
Facilities on the 15:30 Ashington to Newcastle due 16:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 12:05
Facilities on the 16:17 Newcastle to Ashington due 16:54.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:08
Facilities on the 16:23 York to Blackpool North due 19:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:32
Facilities on the 16:30 Southport to Stalybridge due 18:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:29
Facilities on the 16:47 Leeds to Bradford Interchange due 17:50.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:23
Facilities on the 16:56 Bridlington to York due 18:58.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 12:05
Facilities on the 16:59 Ashington to Newcastle due 17:39.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 12:05
Facilities on the 17:50 Newcastle to Ashington due 18:24.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:36
Facilities on the 17:52 Stalybridge to Southport due 19:25.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:29
Facilities on the 18:29 Bradford Interchange to Leeds due 19:30.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 12:05
Facilities on the 18:30 Ashington to Newcastle due 19:08.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:32
Facilities on the 18:52 Stalybridge to Southport due 20:30.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 12:05
Facilities on the 19:17 Newcastle to Ashington due 19:54.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:08
Facilities on the 19:19 Blackpool North to York due 21:57.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:23
Facilities on the 19:43 York to Bridlington due 21:45.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:29
Facilities on the 19:47 Leeds to Bradford Interchange due 20:55.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:29
Facilities on the 21:26 Bradford Interchange to Leeds due 22:28.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:25
Facilities on the 22:06 Wigan Wallgate to Stalybridge due 23:07.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:32
Facilities on the 22:27 Manchester Oxford Road to Wigan Wallgate due 23:10.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:37
Facilities on the 22:31 Hull to Selby due 23:06.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:23
Facilities on the 22:37 Bridlington to Hull due 23:22.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:29
Facilities on the 22:52 Rochdale to Blackburn due 00:03.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:36
Facilities on the 23:10 Southport to Wigan Wallgate due 23:43.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:25
Facilities on the 23:20 Stalybridge to Manchester Victoria due 23:33.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 06:37
Facilities on the 23:32 Selby to Hull due 00:10.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Other train service updates (3)
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Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:33
12:56 Bridlington to York due 14:43 has been previously delayed, has been further delayed at Nafferton and is now 21 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with barriers at a level crossing.
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. -
Last Updated 18/11/2025 12:55
13:57 Bridlington to York due 15:58 will be started from Hull.
It will no longer call at Bridlington, Nafferton, Driffield, Hutton Cranswick, Beverley and Cottingham.
This is due to a fault with barriers at a level crossing 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 or LNER service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/ or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay -
Last Updated 18/11/2025 13:45
14:05 Doncaster to Hull due 15:12 will be starting late from Doncaster and is expected to be 12 minutes late.
This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.
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.
Engineering works (1)
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Last Updated 08/10/2025 18:52
Planned engineering work will take place between Manchester Piccadilly and Macclesfield, and between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester via Altrincham from 23:35, Monday 17 November 2025 to 05:15, Friday 21 November 2025.
All lines will be blocked.
Some services will be revised. The 23:16 (not Friday), Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield service will not run. The 21:55 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will be extended to Macclesfield in its place.
The 23:37 (not Friday), Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run. The 22:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will call additionally at Mauldeth Road, Burnage, East Didsbury, Gatley and Heald Green.
The 23:13 (not Friday), Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will depart at 23:11 and run earlier than normally advertised to Stockport.
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times are extended by approximately 60 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
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All other routes have a good service. For live updates see our journey check page.
Stations
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Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Adlington Cheshire station.
Customers are advised that there have been loose paving slabs reports on Platform 2 at this station. Customers are requested to take care when boarding/alighting trains, and moving about the station.
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The ticket office is closed at Altrincham station.
When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.
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At Arnside station, the following issues have been reported:
There is no lighting at the station. Staff are in attendance.
The station lighting at this station has been reported as faulty due to a power cut.
Customers are advised to take extra care when alighting and boarding trains at this station.Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Ashburys station.
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Ashington station.
Customers who require a ticket are advised to purchase from the Northern App . if you wish to pay using cash, please purchase your ticket from the conductor on board the train.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Blackpool South station.
The ticket office will be closed :
From 06:30 on 19/11/2025 until the end of the day
From 06:30 on 20/11/2025 until the end of the day
From 06:30 on 21/11/2025 until the end of the day
From 07:30 on 22/11/2025 until the end of the day at Bramhall station.When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.
The ticket office is closed at Bramhall station.
When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.
The ticket office will be closed from 13:30 on 15/11/2025 until further notice at Brinnington station.
At Broad Green station, the following issues have been reported:
The ticket office is closed.
Owing to uneven surfaces passengers should take extra care.
Due to on-going refurbishment work the ticket office at this station will be closed until further notice. A ticket vending machine is available.When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.
At Broad Green station, the following issues have been reported:
The ticket vending machines are out of order.
The customer information system on the platforms is out of order.There are currently no ticket selling facilities at this station. Station staff are on-site and able to offer assistance.
At Dinting station, the following issues have been reported:
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care.
The ticket vending machines are out of order.
Customers are advised to board and alight trains using the middle doors of the train at Dinting due to loose platform edge stones. Network Rail are aware of the issue and will repair the stones as quickly as possible.There is no lighting at the station at Disley station.
At Edge Hill station, the following issues have been reported:
There is no lighting on the platforms.
Due to a fault, there is no lighting on platforms 2 and 3.
Customers are advised to take care when alighting services here.For passengers who need assistance please speak to a member of station staff or contact the Northern Passenger Assistance team on 0800 138 5560.
At Fairfield station, the following issues have been reported:
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care.
Reports of loose coping stones on the platform edge at Platform 1The ticket office will be closed from now until further notice at Flixton station.
When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Gorton station.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Hadfield station.
Owing to uneven surfaces passengers should take extra care at Hall I' Th' Wood station.
The ticket office will be closed :
From 07:30 on 20/11/2025 until the end of the day
From 07:30 on 22/11/2025 until the end of the day at Handforth station.When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.
The ticket office will be closed :
From 06:25 on 18/11/2025 until the end of the day
From 06:25 on 19/11/2025 until the end of the day
From 06:25 on 20/11/2025 until the end of the day
From 06:25 on 21/11/2025 until the end of the day
From 07:15 on 22/11/2025 until the end of the day at Holmes Chapel station.When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.
At Horwich Parkway station, the following issues have been reported:
The ticket vending machines are out of order.
Due to a system fault, the ticket vending machines are currently unable to issue any tickets.Owing to uneven surface on platform 1 passengers should take extra care at Hoscar station.
At Huyton station, the following issues have been reported:
The lifts will be out of order from now until further notice.
The lift on platform 4 is currently out of orderCustomers who require step free access at this station should speak to a member of staff, or contact the Northern Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060 for further assistance.
Customers are advised that a fence panel on Platform 2 has blown onto the platform, exposing a drop to the road below.
Please avoid the area and take care when on the platform.Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Hyde Central station.
Reports of platform 2 loose coping stones near the entrance of the station
The lifts will be out of order between Platform 3 and the overbridge from 06:16 on 14/10/2025 until further notice at Lancaster station.
The lift between the overbridge and platform 3 is currently out of service. Customers who require step free access at this station should speak to a member of staff, or contact the Northern Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060 for further assistance. Step free access is available by an alternative walking route, please speak to station staff for further assistance.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Littleborough station.
At Manchester Piccadilly station, the following issues have been reported:
The ticket vending machines are out of order.
Please note the Northern ticket vending machines are currently out of order due to a machine fault.Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Mossley Hill station.
At Northwich station, the following issues have been reported:
The ticket office will be closed from 21:58 on 01/07/2025 until 23:59 on 31/12/2025.
Due to ongoing refurbishment work, the station ticket office will be closed until the end of 2025. Ticket vending machines are available and staff are on site to assist between 07:00-12:30 Monday to Saturday.The ticket vending machines are out of order at Orrell station.
Owing to uneven coping stone on platform 1 passengers should take extra care at Prescot station.
Rochdale station has no platform staffing.
For passengers who need assistance please speak to a member of station staff or contact the Northern Passenger Assistance team on 0800 138 5560.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Smithy Bridge station.
Passengers should take extra care on Platform 1 at this station due to loose coping stones.
Owing to a broken fence on Platform 2 passengers should take extra care at Smithy Bridge station.
There is no lighting on the platforms at South Elmsall station.
Due to a fault with the lighting on the platforms, passengers should take extra care when using this station.
Owing to uneven surfaces passengers should take extra care at St Annes-On-The-Sea station.
Owing to uneven surfaces passengers should take extra care at Todmorden station.
The ticket office is unable to process credit/debit card payments.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at West Allerton station.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Wigton station.
Due to a system fault, the booking office staff are currently unable to issue any tickets.
Customers wishing to purchase tickets can do so from the ticket vending machine at the station or via the Northern App.
Customers who are wishing to pay for their tickets using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu & present this to the on train conductor who will be happy to issue the required tickets.Passenger Information during Disruption
Feedback from customers consistently tells us that the flow of information about train services that are experiencing disruption is a priority for them and is an area we need to focus on more strongly. Whilst it is recognised the Northern have the responsibility for managing their relationship with their own customers, the interconnected nature of the rail industry dictates that a coordinated approach to the provision of passenger information during major delays/disruption is appropriate and important.
Customer information pledges
Whilst we always try our best to make your journey as simple as possible, we understand that, sometimes things don’t always go to plan when travelling by rail.
Customers across rail industry, tell us that this is an area, we need to improve, which is why Northern has been working closely with other train operators, Network Rail and the Rail Delivery group as part of the Smarter information programme.
The Smarter information programme
This programme aims to achieve a step change in customer experience through providing you with improved information, when and how you wish to receive it.
Across the rail industry, we have now agreed a set of pledges, which outline what you can expect, before, during and after your journey.
What do the Customer Information Pledges say?
The customer information pledges
- Show we care by listening to our customers and putting their needs first
- Commit to a set of guiding principles that will bring real consistency to customers who choose to travel by train
- Bring together best practice from across the rail industry and other industries, to support you during disruption, enabling you to get to your destination as quickly as possible
You can view the Rail Delivery Group customer information pledges here
Northern App
Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.
Northern App
Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.
