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  • Line updates (1)

    • 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

  • Other train service updates (1)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 16:09

      16:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport due 17:25 will no longer call at Mauldeth Road, Burnage, East Didsbury, Gatley and Heald Green.
      It is being delayed at Liverpool Lime Street.
      This is due to passengers causing a disturbance 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 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 (2)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:54

      Facilities on the 19:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 21:40.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:54

      Facilities on the 16:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 19:04.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    Other train service updates (1)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:45

      15:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 18:04 will be starting late from Wigan Wallgate and is expected to be 7 minutes late.
      This is due to a member of train crew unavailable earlier.

      Further Info

      We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
      You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.

  • Formation alerts (6)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:40

      Facilities on the 22:42 Leeds to Manchester Victoria due 00:06.
      Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:40

      Facilities on the 20:57 Manchester Victoria to Leeds due 22:15.
      Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:40

      Facilities on the 16:27 Chester to Leeds due 18:41.
      Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:54

      Facilities on the 16:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 19:04.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:40

      Facilities on the 19:12 Leeds to Manchester Victoria due 20:29.
      Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:54

      Facilities on the 19:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 21:40.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    Other train service updates (2)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 14:36

      14:26 Chester to Leeds due 16:41 is being delayed at Chester.
      This is due to a fault on this train.

      Further Info

      We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
      You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:45

      15:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 18:04 will be starting late from Wigan Wallgate and is expected to be 7 minutes late.
      This is due to a member of train crew unavailable earlier.

      Further Info

      We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
      You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.

  • Other train service updates (1)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 15:58

      15:46 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street due 16:55 has been delayed at Manchester Oxford Road and is now 8 minutes late.
      This is due to a speed restriction 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.

  • Formation alerts (2)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:54

      Facilities on the 19:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 21:40.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:54

      Facilities on the 16:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 19:04.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    Other train service updates (1)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:45

      15:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 18:04 will be starting late from Wigan Wallgate and is expected to be 7 minutes late.
      This is due to a member of train crew unavailable earlier.

      Further Info

      We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
      You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.

  • Formation alerts (1)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 15:08

      13:37 Carlisle to Leeds due 16:07 has been delayed at Garsdale and is now 14 minutes late.
      This is due to a late running freight train at Garsdale.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

      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.

  • Other train service updates (1)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 15:08

      13:41 Middlesbrough to Carlisle due 16:22 is being delayed between Sunderland and Newcastle and is now expected to be 18 minutes late.
      This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

      Further Info

      We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
      You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.

  • Formation alerts (2)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:56

      Facilities on the 20:12 Morecambe to Leeds due 22:25.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:56

      Facilities on the 17:26 Leeds to Morecambe due 19:51.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

  • Formation alerts (1)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:35

      Facilities on the 18:36 Lancaster to Millom due 20:15.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

  • Formation alerts (5)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:01

      Facilities on the 18:36 Leeds to York due 19:51.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:35

      Facilities on the 17:14 York to Leeds due 18:28.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:35

      Facilities on the 15:36 Leeds to York due 16:50.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:35

      Facilities on the 20:14 York to Leeds due 21:28.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:35

      Facilities on the 21:36 Leeds to York due 22:50.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

  • Formation alerts (2)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:45

      Facilities on the 20:07 York to Leeds due 20:42.
      Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:45

      Facilities on the 21:17 Leeds to York due 21:56.
      Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.

  • Formation alerts (8)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:10

      Facilities on the 16:38 Rotherham Central to Leeds due 17:35.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:08

      Facilities on the 20:35 Rotherham Central to Leeds due 21:36.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:10

      Facilities on the 22:35 Rotherham Central to Leeds due 23:34.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:08

      Facilities on the 18:48 Leeds to Rotherham Central due 19:54.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:10

      Facilities on the 17:48 Leeds to Rotherham Central due 18:54.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:10

      Facilities on the 19:35 Rotherham Central to Leeds due 20:37.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:10

      Facilities on the 20:48 Leeds to Rotherham Central due 22:00.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:08

      Facilities on the 21:49 Leeds to Rotherham Central due 22:54.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    Engineering works (1)

    • Last Updated 03/02/2026 06:49

      Planned engineering work will take place between Meadowhall and Sheffield from 00:30, Monday 02 February 2026 to 05:30, Saturday 07 February 2026.
      All lines will be blocked.
      All services will be revised.
      Monday 2nd - Friday 6th February
      Sheffield Hull (and beyond): Trains will start from Rotherham Central.
      Hull (and beyond) Sheffield: Trains will terminate at Rotherham Central.
      Sheffield Doncaster/Adwick (in both directions): Trains will not run.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Rotherham Central (in both directions).
      Leeds Sheffield via Moorthorpe: Trains will terminate at Rotherham Central.
      Sheffield Leeds via Moorthorpe: Trains will start from Rotherham Central.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Rotherham Central (in both directions).
      York Sheffield (in both directions): Trains will not run.
      Train services are available between Moorthorpe and Rotherham Central (in both directions).
      Buses will be provided between York and Moorthorpe (in both directions) & Rotherham Central and Sheffield (in both directions).
      Leeds Sheffield Nottingham: Trains will run between Leeds and Meadowhall, and between Sheffield and Nottingham.
      Nottingham Sheffield Leeds: Trains will run between Nottingham and Sheffield, and between Meadowhall and Leeds.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Meadowhall (in both directions).
      Leeds Sheffield Lincoln (in both directions): Trains will not run.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Meadowhall (in both directions), and between Sheffield and Lincoln (in both directions).
      Leeds Sheffield (via Barnsley): Trains will terminate at Meadowhall.
      Sheffield Leeds (via Barnsley): Trains will start from Meadowhall.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Meadowhall (in both directions).
      Sheffield Huddersfield: Trains will start from Meadowhall.
      Huddersfield Sheffield: Trains will terminate at Meadowhall.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Meadowhall (in both directions).
      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).

  • Formation alerts (6)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:12

      Facilities on the 19:41 Meadowhall to Huddersfield due 20:51.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:12

      Facilities on the 22:44 Meadowhall to Huddersfield due 23:57.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:12

      Facilities on the 21:11 Huddersfield to Meadowhall due 22:20.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:12

      Facilities on the 18:11 Huddersfield to Meadowhall due 19:20.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:12

      Facilities on the 16:41 Meadowhall to Huddersfield due 17:50.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:12

      Facilities on the 15:11 Huddersfield to Meadowhall due 16:20.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    Engineering works (1)

    • Last Updated 03/02/2026 06:49

      Planned engineering work will take place between Meadowhall and Sheffield from 00:30, Monday 02 February 2026 to 05:30, Saturday 07 February 2026.
      All lines will be blocked.
      All services will be revised.
      Monday 2nd - Friday 6th February
      Sheffield Hull (and beyond): Trains will start from Rotherham Central.
      Hull (and beyond) Sheffield: Trains will terminate at Rotherham Central.
      Sheffield Doncaster/Adwick (in both directions): Trains will not run.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Rotherham Central (in both directions).
      Leeds Sheffield via Moorthorpe: Trains will terminate at Rotherham Central.
      Sheffield Leeds via Moorthorpe: Trains will start from Rotherham Central.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Rotherham Central (in both directions).
      York Sheffield (in both directions): Trains will not run.
      Train services are available between Moorthorpe and Rotherham Central (in both directions).
      Buses will be provided between York and Moorthorpe (in both directions) & Rotherham Central and Sheffield (in both directions).
      Leeds Sheffield Nottingham: Trains will run between Leeds and Meadowhall, and between Sheffield and Nottingham.
      Nottingham Sheffield Leeds: Trains will run between Nottingham and Sheffield, and between Meadowhall and Leeds.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Meadowhall (in both directions).
      Leeds Sheffield Lincoln (in both directions): Trains will not run.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Meadowhall (in both directions), and between Sheffield and Lincoln (in both directions).
      Leeds Sheffield (via Barnsley): Trains will terminate at Meadowhall.
      Sheffield Leeds (via Barnsley): Trains will start from Meadowhall.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Meadowhall (in both directions).
      Sheffield Huddersfield: Trains will start from Meadowhall.
      Huddersfield Sheffield: Trains will terminate at Meadowhall.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Meadowhall (in both directions).
      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).

  • Other train service updates (1)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 16:06

      15:26 Doncaster to Leeds due 16:11 has been previously delayed, has been further delayed between South Elmsall and Fitzwilliam and is now 17 minutes late.
      This is due to failure of the electricity supply.

      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)

    • Last Updated 03/02/2026 06:49

      Planned engineering work will take place between Meadowhall and Sheffield from 00:30, Monday 02 February 2026 to 05:30, Saturday 07 February 2026.
      All lines will be blocked.
      All services will be revised.
      Monday 2nd - Friday 6th February
      Sheffield Hull (and beyond): Trains will start from Rotherham Central.
      Hull (and beyond) Sheffield: Trains will terminate at Rotherham Central.
      Sheffield Doncaster/Adwick (in both directions): Trains will not run.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Rotherham Central (in both directions).
      Leeds Sheffield via Moorthorpe: Trains will terminate at Rotherham Central.
      Sheffield Leeds via Moorthorpe: Trains will start from Rotherham Central.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Rotherham Central (in both directions).
      York Sheffield (in both directions): Trains will not run.
      Train services are available between Moorthorpe and Rotherham Central (in both directions).
      Buses will be provided between York and Moorthorpe (in both directions) & Rotherham Central and Sheffield (in both directions).
      Leeds Sheffield Nottingham: Trains will run between Leeds and Meadowhall, and between Sheffield and Nottingham.
      Nottingham Sheffield Leeds: Trains will run between Nottingham and Sheffield, and between Meadowhall and Leeds.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Meadowhall (in both directions).
      Leeds Sheffield Lincoln (in both directions): Trains will not run.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Meadowhall (in both directions), and between Sheffield and Lincoln (in both directions).
      Leeds Sheffield (via Barnsley): Trains will terminate at Meadowhall.
      Sheffield Leeds (via Barnsley): Trains will start from Meadowhall.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Meadowhall (in both directions).
      Sheffield Huddersfield: Trains will start from Meadowhall.
      Huddersfield Sheffield: Trains will terminate at Meadowhall.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Meadowhall (in both directions).
      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).

  • Formation alerts (8)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:10

      Facilities on the 19:35 Rotherham Central to Leeds due 20:37.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:10

      Facilities on the 17:48 Leeds to Rotherham Central due 18:54.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:08

      Facilities on the 21:49 Leeds to Rotherham Central due 22:54.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:10

      Facilities on the 20:48 Leeds to Rotherham Central due 22:00.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:10

      Facilities on the 22:35 Rotherham Central to Leeds due 23:34.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:08

      Facilities on the 18:48 Leeds to Rotherham Central due 19:54.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:10

      Facilities on the 16:38 Rotherham Central to Leeds due 17:35.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:08

      Facilities on the 20:35 Rotherham Central to Leeds due 21:36.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    Engineering works (1)

    • Last Updated 03/02/2026 06:49

      Planned engineering work will take place between Meadowhall and Sheffield from 00:30, Monday 02 February 2026 to 05:30, Saturday 07 February 2026.
      All lines will be blocked.
      All services will be revised.
      Monday 2nd - Friday 6th February
      Sheffield Hull (and beyond): Trains will start from Rotherham Central.
      Hull (and beyond) Sheffield: Trains will terminate at Rotherham Central.
      Sheffield Doncaster/Adwick (in both directions): Trains will not run.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Rotherham Central (in both directions).
      Leeds Sheffield via Moorthorpe: Trains will terminate at Rotherham Central.
      Sheffield Leeds via Moorthorpe: Trains will start from Rotherham Central.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Rotherham Central (in both directions).
      York Sheffield (in both directions): Trains will not run.
      Train services are available between Moorthorpe and Rotherham Central (in both directions).
      Buses will be provided between York and Moorthorpe (in both directions) & Rotherham Central and Sheffield (in both directions).
      Leeds Sheffield Nottingham: Trains will run between Leeds and Meadowhall, and between Sheffield and Nottingham.
      Nottingham Sheffield Leeds: Trains will run between Nottingham and Sheffield, and between Meadowhall and Leeds.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Meadowhall (in both directions).
      Leeds Sheffield Lincoln (in both directions): Trains will not run.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Meadowhall (in both directions), and between Sheffield and Lincoln (in both directions).
      Leeds Sheffield (via Barnsley): Trains will terminate at Meadowhall.
      Sheffield Leeds (via Barnsley): Trains will start from Meadowhall.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Meadowhall (in both directions).
      Sheffield Huddersfield: Trains will start from Meadowhall.
      Huddersfield Sheffield: Trains will terminate at Meadowhall.
      Buses will be provided between Sheffield and Meadowhall (in both directions).
      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).

  • Line updates (1)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 14:43

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

      Impact

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

      Customer advice

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

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

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

      Additional Info

      For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up-to-date train running information.
      For live real time journey updates on board your train please visit journeycheck.com/northern, message us on X.com @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00), or search for #NorthernUpdates
      If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern or TransPennine Express within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
      If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/ or speak to a member of staff where available.
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay

    Formation alerts (6)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:45

      Facilities on the 15:41 York to Bridlington due 17:43.
      Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:08

      Facilities on the 17:20 Leeds to Harrogate due 17:56.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:45

      Facilities on the 17:55 Bridlington to York due 19:57.
      Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 06:08

      Facilities on the 18:05 Harrogate to Leeds due 18:42.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:45

      Facilities on the 22:47 York to Hull due 23:56.
      Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 04:54

      Facilities on the 23:20 Stalybridge to Manchester Victoria due 23:33.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

    Other train service updates (5)

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 15:08

      13:37 Carlisle to Leeds due 16:07 has been delayed at Garsdale and is now 14 minutes late.
      This is due to a late running freight train at Garsdale.
      Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

      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 06/02/2026 15:17

      14:45 York to Bridlington due 16:43 will be terminated at Hull.
      It will no longer call at Cottingham, Beverley, Hutton Cranswick, Driffield, Nafferton and Bridlington.
      It is being delayed between York and Selby.
      This is due to failure of the electricity supply.

      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, East Midlands Railway 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 06/02/2026 15:48

      15:42 Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Western due 16:30 will no longer call at Rainhill, Lea Green and Earlestown.
      It is being delayed at Liverpool Lime Street and is now expected to be 15 minutes late.
      This is due to passengers causing a disturbance on a train.

      Further Info

      We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
      You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 15:18

      An additional train service has been planned to operate as shown 15:56 Hull to Bridlington due 16:43.

      Further Info

      We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
      You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.

    • Last Updated 06/02/2026 16:06

      15:56 Liverpool Lime Street to Warrington Central due 16:32 will no longer call at Mossley Hill, West Allerton, Liverpool South Pw Hl, Hunts Cross, Halewood, Hough Green, Widnes and Warrington West.
      It is being delayed at Liverpool Lime Street.
      This is due to passengers causing a disturbance on a 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 (2)

    • Last Updated 01/02/2026 04:00

      Planned engineering work will take place between Stalybridge and Mirfield from 00:30, Saturday 07 February 2026 to 05:15, Sunday 08 February 2026.
      All lines will be blocked.
      All services will be revised. Northern Trains services only.
      Engineering work will be taking place between Stalybridge and Mirfield from Saturday 7th February at 00:30 until 05:15 on Monday 8th February 2026.
      Leeds Manchester Victoria Wigan Wallgate (via Dewsbury): Trains will run between Leeds and Halifax (via Dewbury), and between Todmorden and Manchester Victoria/Wigan Wallgate.
      Wigan Wallgate Manchester Victoria Leeds (via Dewsbury): Trains will run between between Wigan Wallgate/Manchester Victoria and Todmorden, and between Halifax and Leeds (via Dewsbury).
      Alternative train services are available between Halifax and Todmordmen (in both directions).
      Services between Leeds and Manchester Victoria via Bradford Interchange (in both directions) will run to an amended timetable.
      Customer Advice:
      Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
      Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
      For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).

    • Last Updated 01/02/2026 04:00

      Planned engineering work will take place between Stalybridge and Mirfield from 00:30, Saturday 07 February 2026 to 05:15, Sunday 08 February 2026.
      All lines will be blocked.
      All services will be revised. Northern Trains services only.
      Engineering work will be taking place between Stalybridge and Mirfield from Saturday 7th February at 00:30 until 05:15 on Monday 8th February 2026.
      Huddersfield Sheffield: Trains will start from Lockwood.
      Sheffield Huddersfield: Trains will terminate at Lockwood.
      Buses will be provided between Huddersfield and Lockwood (in both directions).
      Customer Advice:
      Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
      Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
      For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).

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

Stations

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

    Customers are advised that there have been loose Coping Stones reported on the Platform 2 edge at this station. Customers are requested to take care when boarding/alighting trains.

  • 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.

  • There is no lighting at the station at Bare Lane station.

    Please take additional care when boarding & alighting trains at this station. Our engineering teams are working hard to resolve the fault as quickly as possible.

  • At Barrow-In-Furness station, the following issues have been reported:
    Various toilets on platform 2/3 are out of order.
    The waiting room on platform 2/3 has been closed for repairs.
    The waiting room and toilets on platform 1 are still open.

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

  • There is no lighting on platform 2 at Bramhall station.

    Customers are advised to take extra care when moving about the station, due to the lighting on platform 2 being reported as faulty.

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

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

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

  • 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.

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

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

  • The ticket office will be closed :
    From now until the end of the day
    From 07:15 on 05/02/2026 until the end of the day
    From 07:15 on 07/02/2026 until the end of the day at Driffield station.

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

  • The ticket office will be closed from 14:30 on 10/02/2026 until the end of the day at Eccleston Park station.

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

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

  • Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care on platform 2 at Euxton Balshaw Lane station.

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

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

  • The ticket office will be closed :
    From 18:15 on 13/02/2026 until the end of the day
    From 13:15 on 14/02/2026 until the end of the day at Grange-Over-Sands station.

  • There is no passenger assistance at this station from 13:00 until 19:45 today. Please contact our Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 05:45 on 10/02/2026 until 14:30 on 10/02/2026 at Grange-Over-Sands 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.

  • Please be advised this station is currently unable to process smart card transactions and checks.
    The station is also unable to process Weekly, monthly or flexi tickets.

  • The ticket office will be closed :
    From 06:15 on 12/02/2026 until the end of the day
    From 06:15 on 13/02/2026 until the end of the day at Hag Fold station.

  • The ticket office will be closed :
    From 06:15 on 03/02/2026 until the end of the day
    From 06:15 on 04/02/2026 until the end of the day
    From 06:15 on 05/02/2026 until the end of the day
    From 06:15 on 06/02/2026 until the end of the day at Hag Fold station.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 06:15 on 09/02/2026 until 13:15 on 13/02/2026 at Hag Fold station.

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

  • The ticket office is unable to process cash payments.

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

  • The ticket office will be closed from 18:00 on 06/02/2026 until the end of the day at Heald Green station.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 07:00 on 14/02/2026 until the end of the day at Hindley station.

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

  • Owing to uneven surfaces on platform 1, passengers should take extra care at Kearsley station.

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

    Due to a fault with the station lighting, customers are advised to take extra care when moving about the station.

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

  • All toilets at the station are out of order at Newton-Le-Willows station.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 21:30 on 10/02/2026 until 00:12 on 11/02/2026 at Newton-Le-Willows station.

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

  • At Northwich station, the following issues have been reported:
    The ticket office will be closed from 06:12 on 13/01/2026 until further notice.
    Due to ongoing refurbishment work, the station ticket office will be closed until early 2026. 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 Rose Hill Marple station.

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

  • The lifts will be out of order between the subway and platform 2 from 05:00 on 02/02/2026 until further notice at Salford Central station.

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

  • The subway between platforms 3, 4 and 5 is currently out of use at Shipley station due to flooding.
    Customers are advised to use the lifts and the footbridge between these platforms until further notice.

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

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

  • Owing to slippery platforms passengers should take extra care at Steeton & Silsden station.

  • The lifts will be out of order between Platform 1 and Platform 2 from now until further notice at Steeton & Silsden station.

  • All toilets at the station are out of order at Stoke-On-Trent station.

    The toilets at Stoke-on-Trent are out of use due to refurbishment. A temporary toilet facility is available outside the entrance to platform 2, an accessable toilet is also available on platform 1.

  • The lift at the north end of Sunderland station, between platforms 1 and 4, will be out of order from now until further notice.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 06:10 on 09/02/2026 until 13:10 on 09/02/2026 at Swinton 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 has now reopened at Thorne North station.

  • The lifts are now working between Platform 2 and Crossover at Warrington Central station.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 15:16 on 10/02/2026 until 00:23 on 11/02/2026 at Warrington West 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 17:45 on 10/02/2026 until the end of the day at Whitehaven station.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 18:15 on 10/02/2026 until 20:00 on 10/02/2026 at Whitehaven station.

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

  • All toilets at the station are out of order at Wigan North Western station.

    The toilets at Wigan North Western are out of use due to refurbishment. A temporary toilet facility is available by turning right as you exist the main station entrance.

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

Passenger Information during Disruption

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

Customer information pledges

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

Customers across rail industry, tell us that this is an area, we need to improve, which is why Northern has been working closely with other train operators, Network Rail and the Rail Delivery group as part of the Smarter information programme.

The Smarter information programme

This programme aims to achieve a step change in customer experience through providing you with improved information, when and how you wish to receive it.

Across the rail industry, we have now agreed a set of pledges, which outline what you can expect, before, during and after your journey.

What do the Customer Information Pledges say?

The customer information pledges

  • Show we care by listening to our customers and putting their needs first
  • Commit to a set of guiding principles that will bring real consistency to customers who choose to travel by train
  • Bring together best practice from across the rail industry and other industries, to support you during disruption, enabling you to get to your destination as quickly as possible

You can view the Rail Delivery Group customer information pledges here

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