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Currently there are 21 route disruptions and 38 station updates
Routes
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Line updates (1)
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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
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:41
Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Bolton and Leyland all lines are blocked.
Impact
Train services running through these stations will be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 18:00 04/03.
Customer advice
What's happened?
Services between Bolton and Preston are being disrupted due to emergency services dealing with an incident.
How does this affect my journey?
Train services are unable to run between Bolton and Preston in both directions.
How does this affect my journey?
Train services are unable to run between Bolton and Preston in both directions.
Services on the following routes will be affected by this disruption (in both directions):
Blackpool North to Manchester Airport - Will be cancelled
Windermere to Manchester Airport - Will start/terminate at Preston
Barrow in Furness to Manchester Airport - Will start/terminate at Preston
Manchester Oxford Road to Southport - Will divert via an alternative route where possible but will not call at stations between Salford Crescent and Wigan Wallgate
Stalybridge to Southport - Will divert via an alternative route where possible but will not call at stations between Salford Crescent and Wigan Wallgate
Northern services between Rochdale and Blackburn are not affected.
What should I do?
Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
Replacement transport:
Road transport will be operated by OPERATOR as follows:
From Horwich Parkway to Manchester Oxford Road at 17:00
From Preston to Bolton at 17:00
From Bolton to Preston at 17:00
Bolton to Wigan Wallgate via Westhoughton at 17:00
Wigan Wallgate to Bolton via Westhoughton at 17:00
Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.
Journey times may be extended by up to X minutes whilst travelling by road transportAdditional Info
For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
If youve been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.Further Info
An update will follow within the next 1 hour.
Train cancellations (6)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 15:50
16:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 18:26 will be cancelled.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay. -
Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:18
16:54 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 18:36 will be cancelled.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay. -
Last Updated 04/03/2026 15:49
15:54 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 17:36 will be cancelled.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
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 04/03/2026 15:50
17:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 18:54 will be cancelled.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay. -
Last Updated 04/03/2026 15:49
17:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 19:26 will be cancelled.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
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 04/03/2026 16:18
18:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 20:26 will be cancelled.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
Formation alerts (11)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 07:59
Facilities on the 21:56 Blackpool North to Macclesfield due 23:48.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:06
17:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 19:00 will be started from Manchester Oxford Road.
It will no longer call at Blackpool North, Layton, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Kirkham & Wesham, Preston, Leyland, Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Adlington Lancashire, Blackrod, Horwich Parkway, Lostock, Bolton, Salford Crescent and Deansgate.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 6.
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 04/03/2026 08:01
Facilities on the 18:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 20:00.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 07:58
Facilities on the 19:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 20:50.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 07:59
Facilities on the 19:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 21:25.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 08:01
Facilities on the 20:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 21:53.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 07:59
Facilities on the 17:56 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 19:36.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:06
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 the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 6.
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 04/03/2026 16:29
16:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 17:53 is being delayed at Manchester Airport.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay. -
Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:27
15:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 17:26 will be started from Adlington Lancashire.
It will no longer call at Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Oxford Road, Deansgate, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Lostock, Horwich Parkway and Blackrod.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay. -
Last Updated 04/03/2026 07:53
Facilities on the 22:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 00:20.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Other train service updates (4)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:37
16:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 18:00 has been reinstated.
It will be diverted between Leyland and Deansgate.
It will no longer call at Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Adlington Lancashire, Blackrod, Horwich Parkway, Lostock, Bolton and Salford Crescent.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
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 04/03/2026 15:44
14:54 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 16:36 was terminated at Blackrod.
It will no longer call at Horwich Parkway, Lostock, Bolton, Salford Crescent, Deansgate, Manchester Oxford Road, Manchester Piccadilly, Heald Green and Manchester Airport.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
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 04/03/2026 16:37
18:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 19:53 will be reinstated.
It will be diverted between Deansgate and Leyland.
It will no longer call at Salford Crescent, Bolton, Lostock, Horwich Parkway, Blackrod, Adlington Lancashire, Chorley and Buckshaw Parkway.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
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 04/03/2026 15:49
15:23 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 17:00 was terminated at Preston.
It will no longer call at Leyland, Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Horwich Parkway, Lostock, Bolton, Salford Crescent, Deansgate, Manchester Oxford Road, Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
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Formation alerts (4)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 07:55
Facilities on the 19:02 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road due 20:15.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 08:03
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 04/03/2026 07:55
Facilities on the 20:27 Manchester Oxford Road to Southport due 21:47.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 08:03
Facilities on the 19:56 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road due 21:15.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Other train service updates (4)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:06
17:03 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road due 18:18 will be started from Wigan Wallgate and diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
It will no longer call at Southport, Meols Cop, Burscough Bridge, Parbold, Appley Bridge, Gathurst, Westhoughton and Bolton.
It will be delayed due to the diversion and is expected to be 1 minute late.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay. -
Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:29
16:27 Manchester Oxford Road to Southport due 17:43 is being delayed at Manchester Oxford Road.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
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 04/03/2026 16:02
15:27 Manchester Oxford Road to Southport due 16:43 will be diverted between Salford Crescent and Hindley.
It will no longer call at Bolton and Westhoughton but will call additionally at Daisy Hill.
It is being delayed at Salford Crescent.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay. -
Last Updated 04/03/2026 15:57
16:03 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road due 17:19 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
It will no longer call at Westhoughton and Bolton.
It will be delayed due to the diversion and is expected to be 1 minute late.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:41
Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Bolton and Leyland all lines are blocked.
Impact
Train services running through these stations will be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 18:00 04/03.
Customer advice
What's happened?
Services between Bolton and Preston are being disrupted due to emergency services dealing with an incident.
How does this affect my journey?
Train services are unable to run between Bolton and Preston in both directions.
How does this affect my journey?
Train services are unable to run between Bolton and Preston in both directions.
Services on the following routes will be affected by this disruption (in both directions):
Blackpool North to Manchester Airport - Will be cancelled
Windermere to Manchester Airport - Will start/terminate at Preston
Barrow in Furness to Manchester Airport - Will start/terminate at Preston
Manchester Oxford Road to Southport - Will divert via an alternative route where possible but will not call at stations between Salford Crescent and Wigan Wallgate
Stalybridge to Southport - Will divert via an alternative route where possible but will not call at stations between Salford Crescent and Wigan Wallgate
Northern services between Rochdale and Blackburn are not affected.
What should I do?
Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
Replacement transport:
Road transport will be operated by OPERATOR as follows:
From Horwich Parkway to Manchester Oxford Road at 17:00
From Preston to Bolton at 17:00
From Bolton to Preston at 17:00
Bolton to Wigan Wallgate via Westhoughton at 17:00
Wigan Wallgate to Bolton via Westhoughton at 17:00
Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.
Journey times may be extended by up to X minutes whilst travelling by road transportAdditional Info
For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
If youve been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.Further Info
An update will follow within the next 1 hour.
Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:00
16:29 Manchester Airport to Barrow-In-Furness due 18:52 will be cancelled.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
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
Other train service updates (4)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:36
18:29 Manchester Airport to Barrow-In-Furness due 20:53 will be started from Preston.
It will no longer call at Manchester Airport, Gatley, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Oxford Road, Deansgate, Bolton and Chorley.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay. -
Last Updated 04/03/2026 15:12
15:29 Manchester Airport to Barrow-In-Furness due 17:53 will be started from Manchester Piccadilly.
It will no longer call at Manchester Airport and Gatley.
This is due to trespassers on the railway earlier today.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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 04/03/2026 16:14
14:47 Barrow-In-Furness to Manchester Airport due 17:11 was terminated at Preston.
It will no longer call at Deansgate, Manchester Oxford Road, Manchester Piccadilly, Gatley and Manchester Airport.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
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 04/03/2026 14:12
15:50 Corkickle to Lancaster due 18:20 will be started from Barrow-In-Furness.
It will no longer call at Corkickle, St Bees, Sellafield, Seascale, Drigg, Ravenglass For Eskdale, Bootle, Silecroft, Millom, Green Road, Foxfield, Kirkby-In-Furness and Askam.
This is due to trespassers on the railway.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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 04/03/2026 16:41
Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Bolton and Leyland all lines are blocked.
Impact
Train services running through these stations will be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 18:00 04/03.
Customer advice
What's happened?
Services between Bolton and Preston are being disrupted due to emergency services dealing with an incident.
How does this affect my journey?
Train services are unable to run between Bolton and Preston in both directions.
How does this affect my journey?
Train services are unable to run between Bolton and Preston in both directions.
Services on the following routes will be affected by this disruption (in both directions):
Blackpool North to Manchester Airport - Will be cancelled
Windermere to Manchester Airport - Will start/terminate at Preston
Barrow in Furness to Manchester Airport - Will start/terminate at Preston
Manchester Oxford Road to Southport - Will divert via an alternative route where possible but will not call at stations between Salford Crescent and Wigan Wallgate
Stalybridge to Southport - Will divert via an alternative route where possible but will not call at stations between Salford Crescent and Wigan Wallgate
Northern services between Rochdale and Blackburn are not affected.
What should I do?
Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
Replacement transport:
Road transport will be operated by OPERATOR as follows:
From Horwich Parkway to Manchester Oxford Road at 17:00
From Preston to Bolton at 17:00
From Bolton to Preston at 17:00
Bolton to Wigan Wallgate via Westhoughton at 17:00
Wigan Wallgate to Bolton via Westhoughton at 17:00
Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.
Journey times may be extended by up to X minutes whilst travelling by road transportAdditional Info
For real time journey updates or to replan your journey please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
If youve been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.Further Info
An update will follow within the next 1 hour.
Other train service updates (3)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:14
17:29 Manchester Airport to Windermere due 19:41 will be started from Preston.
It will no longer call at Manchester Airport, Gatley, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Oxford Road, Deansgate, Bolton, Horwich Parkway and Chorley.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
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 04/03/2026 16:36
16:00 Windermere to Manchester Airport due 18:15 will be terminated at Preston.
It will no longer call at Chorley, Bolton, Deansgate, Manchester Oxford Road, Manchester Piccadilly, Gatley and Manchester Airport.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay. -
Last Updated 04/03/2026 13:58
14:29 Manchester Airport to Windermere due 16:53 will be started from Manchester Piccadilly.
It will no longer call at Manchester Airport and Gatley.
This is due to trespassers on the railway.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express or LNER service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/ or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
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Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 15:05
16:39 Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North due 17:57 will be cancelled.
This is due to trespassers on the railway earlier today.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 15:38
15:39 Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North due 16:57 will be delayed at Wigan North Western and is expected to be 6 minutes late.
This is due to trespassers on the railway earlier today.
Further Info
We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
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Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:15
16:40 Knottingley to Leeds due 17:25 will be reinstated.
It will be started from Wakefield Kirkgate.
It will no longer call at Knottingley, Pontefract Monkhill, Pontefract Tanshelf, Featherstone and Streethouse.
This is due to a fault on a train at Castleford.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express or LNER service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
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Formation alerts (4)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:28
Facilities on the 15:42 Leeds to Chester due 18:09.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:27
Facilities on the 21:18 Blackpool North to Leeds due 23:25.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:28
Facilities on the 18:23 Chester to Leeds due 20:48.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:28
Facilities on the 21:12 Leeds to Manchester Victoria due 22:29.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Other train service updates (2)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:22
14:42 Leeds to Chester due 17:09 has been delayed at Manchester Victoria and is now 14 minutes late.
This is due to train crew being delayed.
Further Info
We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates. -
Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:22
17:23 Chester to Leeds due 19:42 will be starting late from Chester and is expected to be 5 minutes late.
This is due to train crew being delayed.
Further Info
We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
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Formation alerts (6)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 08:08
Facilities on the 17:32 Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street due 18:53.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 08:08
Facilities on the 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:01.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 07:53
Facilities on the 18:32 Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street due 19:53.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 07:53
Facilities on the 17:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport due 18:25.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 08:08
Facilities on the 16:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport due 17:25.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 07:53
Facilities on the 21:03 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport due 22:26.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Formation alerts (7)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 07:51
Facilities on the 18:22 Rochdale to Clitheroe due 20:00.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 07:51
Facilities on the 16:25 Clitheroe to Rochdale due 18:02.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 07:56
Facilities on the 18:24 Clitheroe to Rochdale due 20:02.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 07:56
Facilities on the 16:21 Rochdale to Clitheroe due 18:00.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 07:56
Facilities on the 20:21 Rochdale to Clitheroe due 22:00.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 07:56
Facilities on the 22:39 Clitheroe to Manchester Victoria due 23:52.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 07:51
Facilities on the 20:22 Clitheroe to Rochdale due 22:02.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Formation alerts (2)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 10:01
Facilities on the 18:18 Leeds to Carlisle due 20:57.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 2.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 10:01
Facilities on the 14:50 Carlisle to Leeds due 17:36.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 2.
Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:06
16:17 Carlisle to Leeds due 19:08 will be starting late from Carlisle and is expected to be 13 minutes late.
This is due to a late running freight train.
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 04/03/2026 10:01
Facilities on the 22:04 Carlisle to Newcastle due 23:43.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 2.
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Formation alerts (1)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:28
Facilities on the 15:42 Leeds to Chester due 18:09.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:22
14:42 Leeds to Chester due 17:09 has been delayed at Manchester Victoria and is now 14 minutes late.
This is due to train crew being delayed.
Further Info
We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
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Formation alerts (2)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:25
Facilities on the 17:16 Halifax to Hull due 19:01.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:25
Facilities on the 15:16 Hull to Halifax due 17:03.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 10:28
15:00 Scarborough to Sheffield due 17:48 will be started from Hull.
It will no longer call at Scarborough, Seamer, Filey, Hunmanby, Bempton, Bridlington, Driffield, Beverley and Cottingham.
This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express or LNER service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/ or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
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Formation alerts (3)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:50
Facilities on the 19:06 Leeds to York due 20:22.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:50
Facilities on the 17:45 York to Leeds due 18:58.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:50
Facilities on the 16:06 Leeds to York due 17:23.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Formation alerts (2)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:51
Facilities on the 15:48 Leeds to Sheffield due 17:01.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:51
Facilities on the 17:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 18:35.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Formation alerts (5)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:31
Facilities on the 17:11 Huddersfield to Sheffield due 18:28.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:31
Facilities on the 15:35 Sheffield to Huddersfield due 16:51.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:31
Facilities on the 18:35 Sheffield to Huddersfield due 19:51.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:31
Facilities on the 20:11 Huddersfield to Sheffield due 21:29.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:31
Facilities on the 21:35 Sheffield to Huddersfield due 22:50.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:10
15:32 Leeds to Sheffield due 16:51 has been delayed at Castleford and is now 16 minutes late.
This is due to a fault on this train.
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 (2)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:51
Facilities on the 15:48 Leeds to Sheffield due 17:01.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:51
Facilities on the 17:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 18:35.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 02/03/2026 18:33
Due to urgent repairs to the railway between Corkickle and Whitehaven the line is closed.
Impact
Train services running through these stations will be terminated at Corkickle and restarted from Whitehaven. Disruption is expected until the end of the day on 13/12/26.
Customer advice
Services between Corkickle and Whitehaven are being disrupted due to urgent repairs the railway.
Network Rail continue to complete the works on Bransty Tunnel, Whitehaven. The line is closed between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions). Disruption is expected until 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
Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:13
15:58 Leeds to Knottingley due 16:35 has been cancelled.
This is due to a fault on a train at Castleford.
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 (20)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:27
Facilities on the 15:19 Blackpool North to York due 17:57.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 15:57
15:24 Southport to Stalybridge due 17:05 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
It will no longer call at Westhoughton, Bolton, Moses Gate, Farnworth and Kearsley.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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 04/03/2026 06:26
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 04/03/2026 07:55
Facilities on the 16:52 Stalybridge to Southport due 18:30.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 08:03
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 04/03/2026 06:27
Facilities on the 18:24 York to Blackpool North due 21:04.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:26
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 04/03/2026 06:26
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 04/03/2026 08:08
Facilities on the 20:16 Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Western due 21:03.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:50
Facilities on the 20:42 York to Hull due 21:58.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 07:58
Facilities on the 21:21 Blackpool North to Manchester Oxford Road due 22:43.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 08:08
Facilities on the 21:21 Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street due 22:08.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:26
Facilities on the 21:28 Bradford Interchange to Leeds due 22:32.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 08:01
Facilities on the 22:23 Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly due 23:45.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 07:55
Facilities on the 22:25 Southport to Manchester Victoria due 23:48.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 07:51
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 04/03/2026 08:03
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 04/03/2026 14:10
Facilities on the 23:21 Newcastle to Ashington due 23:58.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 2.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 07:58
Facilities on the 23:36 Manchester Oxford Road to Blackpool North due 00:50.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 08:08
Facilities on the 05/03/26 00:09 Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North due 01:23.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
Other train service updates (7)
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 06:45
07:21 Bradford Interchange to Leeds due 08:28 will be started from Huddersfield.
It will no longer call at Bradford Interchange, Low Moor, Halifax, Brighouse, Mirfield, Dewsbury, Batley, Morley and Cottingley.
This is due to a broken down 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, 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
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Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:06
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 the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 6.
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 04/03/2026 15:57
15:24 Southport to Stalybridge due 17:05 will be diverted between Hindley and Salford Crescent.
It will no longer call at Westhoughton, Bolton, Moses Gate, Farnworth and Kearsley.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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 04/03/2026 16:27
15:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 17:26 will be started from Adlington Lancashire.
It will no longer call at Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Oxford Road, Deansgate, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Lostock, Horwich Parkway and Blackrod.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay. -
Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:15
15:52 Stalybridge to Southport due 17:27 will be diverted between Salford Crescent and Wigan Wallgate.
It will no longer call at Kearsley, Farnworth, Moses Gate, Bolton, Westhoughton and Ince.
It is being delayed at Manchester Victoria.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner or speak to a member of staff where available.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay. -
Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:43
17:15 Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Western due 18:03 will be starting late from Liverpool Lime Street and is expected to be 5 minutes late.
This is due to train crew being delayed.
Further Info
We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates. -
Last Updated 04/03/2026 16:06
17:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 19:00 will be started from Manchester Oxford Road.
It will no longer call at Blackpool North, Layton, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Kirkham & Wesham, Preston, Leyland, Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Adlington Lancashire, Blackrod, Horwich Parkway, Lostock, Bolton, Salford Crescent and Deansgate.
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 6.
Further Info
We apologise for the delay to your train service today.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
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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 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.
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The ticket office will be closed from 13:00 on 04/03/2026 until the end of the day at Alfreton station.
There is no lighting on the platforms at Arram station.
Due to a fault with the lighting on the platforms, passengers should take extra care when using this station.
The automatic ticket barriers are not in use at Blackpool North station.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Blackpool South station.
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.
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Brighouse station.
The Accessible toilets are out of order at Brighouse station.
At Broad Green station, the following issues have been reported:
The ticket office is closed.
Owing to uneven surfaces passengers should take extra care.
Due to ongoing refurbishment work, the ticket office at this station will be closed until further notice. A ticket vending machine is available.When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.
At Buckshaw Parkway station, the following issues have been reported:
Step free access will be unavailable at the station between platform 1 and the overbridge from 03/03/2026 until further notice.
The lifts will be out of order between platform 1 and the overbridge from 03/03/2026 until further notice.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.
Due to improvement works taking place, there are reduced parking facilities in place from 04/03/2026 until further notice.
The ticket office will be closed from 06:16 on 03/03/2026 until further notice at Congleton 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 Davenport station.
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 14:30 on 03/03/2026 until the end of the day
From 14:30 on 05/03/2026 until the end of the day at Eccleston Park station.The ticket office will be closed :
From 05:14 on 04/03/2026 until 14:55 on 04/03/2026
From 14:40 on 05/03/2026 until the end of the day at Edge Hill station.Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care on platform 2 at Euxton Balshaw Lane station.
The ticket office will be closed :
From 13:15 on 05/03/2026 until the end of the day
From 13:15 on 07/03/2026 until the end of the day at Grange-Over-Sands station.At Hapton station, the following issues have been reported:
There is no lighting on platform 2.
The customer information system on platform 2 is out of order.Due to a power fault affecting the lighting and Customer Information System on Platform 2, Customers are requested to take extra care when moving about the station.
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Horsforth station.
Owing to uneven surface on platform 1 passengers should take extra care at Hoscar station.
Due to a fault with the lighting at the Manchester End of Platform 1, Customers are advised to take extra care.
The ticket office will be closed from 17:20 on 26/02/2026 until further notice at Ilkley station.
Owing to uneven surfaces on platform 1, passengers should take extra care at Kearsley station.
At Kearsley station, the following issues have been reported:
There is no lighting on platform 2.
Due to a fault with the lighting on Platform 2, Customers are requested to take extra care when moving about the station.At Manchester Victoria station, the following issues have been reported:
Various toilets at the station are out of order.
Due to refurbishment works, the toilets at Manchester Victoria will be out of use from Monday 23rd February until Tuesday 31st March.
Temporary Toilets have been provided, and can be found outside the main station entrance, towards the ramp for the AO Arena.
Accessible Toilet Facilities at the station have not changed.The ticket office will be closed from 17:30 on 27/02/2026 until further notice at Menston station.
The ticket office will be closed from 07:35 on 04/03/2026 until the end of the day at Morecambe station.
The ticket office is unable to issue tickets due to a machine fault.
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 05/03/2026 until the end of the day at St Annes-On-The-Sea station.
The ticket office will be closed from 07:20 on 05/03/2026 until the end of the day at St Annes-On-The-Sea station.
Due to road works affecting access to the station, road replacement transport will pick up/drop off at St Bees School until further notice.
The lifts will be out of order between Platform 3 and 4 and subway from now until further notice at Stockport station.
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Thurnscoe station.
The ticket office is unable to issue tickets due to a machine fault.
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 05:45 on 03/03/2026 until 14:30 on 03/03/2026
From 16:00 on 07/03/2026 until the end of the day at Whitehaven station.The ticket office will be closed from 06:45 on 04/03/2026 until the end of the day at Widnes station.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Wigton station.
Customer 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 that Northern has the responsibility for managing our relationship with our customers, the interconnected nature of the rail industry means that a coordinated approach with industry partners to the customer information during major delays/disruptions is appropriate and important.
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.
The Smarter Information programme
Customers across the 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.
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 practices 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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