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Currently there are 17 route disruptions and 32 station updates
Routes
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 14/04/2025 08:20
Due to urgent repairs to a bridge at South Bank:
How does it affect your service:
Train services running through this station will be running non stop between Middlesbrough and Redcar Central. South Bank will not be served. Disruption is expected until 16:00 31/12.
Our advice to our customers:
Services between Middlesbrough and Saltburn are currently being disrupted due to an unsafe footbridge at South Bank.
Effect on service:
Middlesbrough to Saltburn services will not call at South Bank, in this direction only.
Road Transport details.
To assist customers to complete their journey, a shuttle bus has been provided between Middlesbrough, South Bank & Redcar Central. This will be operated by E-Travel.
Customers at South Bank travelling towards Saltburn should board the shuttle service and then connect at Redcar Central for Northern services towards Saltburn.
Journey times will be extended by 10 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.
Please see station information posters for the bus pick up points.
Other places to get more information:
For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up to date train running information.
For live real time journey updates, please visit journeycheck.com/northern or X (tweet) our team @northernassist
To re-plan your journey please visit nationalrail.co.uk
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates
Other train service updates (2)
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Last Updated 18/04/2025 05:18
10:59 Saltburn to Bishop Auckland due 12:19 will be terminated at Darlington. It will no longer call at North Road, Heighington, Newton Aycliffe, Shildon and Bishop Auckland. 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 https://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 18/04/2025 05:18
12:27 Bishop Auckland to Saltburn due 13:51 will be started from Darlington. It will no longer call at Bishop Auckland, Shildon, Newton Aycliffe, Heighington and North Road. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today. If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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 https://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 18/04/2025 01:24
05:23 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe due 06:23 will be cancelled. This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express or LNER service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/ or speak to a member of staff where available. You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
Engineering works (1)
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Last Updated 11/04/2025 19:33
Planned engineering work will take place between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe from 00:55, Saturday 19 April 2025 to 04:50, Tuesday 22 April 2025.
Fewer trains are able to run on all lines.
All services will be revised.
Manchester Piccadilly Crewe via Manchester Airport (in both directions): Trains will run to a reduced timetable, and will call additionally at Chelford and Goostrey.
Manchester Piccadilly Crewe via Stockport (and vv): Trains will not run.
Manchester Piccadilly Alderley Edge/Wilmslow (and vv): Trains will not run.
Customers should use local bus services between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport (and vv).
Customer Advice:
Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
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Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated 18/04/2025 05:32
06:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 07:53 will be cancelled. This is due to a fault on this train.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express or LNER service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/ or speak to a member of staff where available. You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 14/04/2025 08:20
Due to urgent repairs to a bridge at South Bank:
How does it affect your service:
Train services running through this station will be running non stop between Middlesbrough and Redcar Central. South Bank will not be served. Disruption is expected until 16:00 31/12.
Our advice to our customers:
Services between Middlesbrough and Saltburn are currently being disrupted due to an unsafe footbridge at South Bank.
Effect on service:
Middlesbrough to Saltburn services will not call at South Bank, in this direction only.
Road Transport details.
To assist customers to complete their journey, a shuttle bus has been provided between Middlesbrough, South Bank & Redcar Central. This will be operated by E-Travel.
Customers at South Bank travelling towards Saltburn should board the shuttle service and then connect at Redcar Central for Northern services towards Saltburn.
Journey times will be extended by 10 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.
Please see station information posters for the bus pick up points.
Other places to get more information:
For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up to date train running information.
For live real time journey updates, please visit journeycheck.com/northern or X (tweet) our team @northernassist
To re-plan your journey please visit nationalrail.co.uk
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 14/04/2025 08:20
Due to urgent repairs to a bridge at South Bank:
How does it affect your service:
Train services running through this station will be running non stop between Middlesbrough and Redcar Central. South Bank will not be served. Disruption is expected until 16:00 31/12.
Our advice to our customers:
Services between Middlesbrough and Saltburn are currently being disrupted due to an unsafe footbridge at South Bank.
Effect on service:
Middlesbrough to Saltburn services will not call at South Bank, in this direction only.
Road Transport details.
To assist customers to complete their journey, a shuttle bus has been provided between Middlesbrough, South Bank & Redcar Central. This will be operated by E-Travel.
Customers at South Bank travelling towards Saltburn should board the shuttle service and then connect at Redcar Central for Northern services towards Saltburn.
Journey times will be extended by 10 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.
Please see station information posters for the bus pick up points.
Other places to get more information:
For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up to date train running information.
For live real time journey updates, please visit journeycheck.com/northern or X (tweet) our team @northernassist
To re-plan your journey please visit nationalrail.co.uk
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates
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Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated 18/04/2025 05:11
06:45 Bridlington to Hull due 07:31 will be cancelled. This is due to a fault on this train.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today. If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express or LNER service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart. If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit https://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 18/04/2025 06:09
05:57 Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street due 06:43 will no longer call at Bryn, Garswood, St Helens Central, Thatto Heath, Eccleston Park and Prescot. It is being delayed at Wigan North Western. This is due to a points failure.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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
Engineering works (6)
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Last Updated 11/04/2025 06:27
Planned engineering work will take place between Leeds and Manchester Victoria via Dewsbury from 00:30, Saturday 19 April 2025 to 04:30, Tuesday 22 April 2025.
Some lines will be blocked.
All services will be diverted via Bradford Interchange and replaced by buses between Halifax and Dewsbury.
Leeds Manchester Victoria (and beyond) via Dewsbury: Trains will be diverted via Bradford Interchange and Halifax, and will not call at Cottingley, Morley, Batley, Dewsbury, Mirfield and Brighouse.
Manchester Victoria (and beyond) Leeds via Dewsbury: Trains will be diverted via Halifax and Bradford Interchange, and will not call at Brighouse, Mirfield, Dewsbury, Batley, Morley and Cottingley.
Leeds Bradford Interchange via Dewsbury (in both directions): Trains will not run.
Buses will be provided between Halifax and Dewsbury (in both directions).
Alternate Train services are available between Dewsbury and Leeds (and vv).
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 18/04/2025 00:50
Planned engineering work will take place between Leeds and York via Garforth from 00:30, Saturday 19 April 2025 to 04:30, Tuesday 22 April 2025.
Fewer trains are able to run on some lines.
Some services will be suspended between Leeds and York. Leeds York via Garforth (local stopping services) in both directions: Northern services will not run. Additional train services will be provided by TransPennine Express.
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 11/04/2025 06:29
Planned engineering work will take place between Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield/Rose Hill Marple/New Mills Central from 00:55, Saturday 19 April 2025 to 04:50, Tuesday 22 April 2025.
Fewer trains are able to run on all lines.
All services will be revised. Manchester Piccadilly Rose Hill/New Mills Central/Sheffield (in both directions): Trains will run to an amended timetable.
Customer Advice:
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 14/04/2025 04:00
Planned engineering work will take place between Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke-On-Trent from 00:55, Saturday 19 April 2025 to 04:50, Tuesday 22 April 2025.
All lines will be blocked.
All services will be replaced by buses between Stockport and Stoke-On-Trent and suspended between Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke-On-Trent.
Manchester Piccadilly Stoke (in both directions): Trains will not run.
Buses will be provided between Stockport and Stoke (in both directions).
Customers should use local bus services between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport (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). -
Last Updated 11/04/2025 19:35
Planned engineering work will take place between Manchester Piccadilly and Buxton from 00:55, Saturday 19 April 2025 to 04:50, Tuesday 22 April 2025.
Fewer trains are able to run on all lines.
All services will be revised.
Manchester Piccadilly Buxton: Trains will run to a reduced timetable between Hazel Grove and Buxton.
Buxton Manchester Piccadilly: Trains will run a reduced timetable between Buxton and Hazel Grove.
Buses will be provided between Stockport and Hazel Grove (in both directions).
Customers should use local bus services between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport (in both directions).
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560). -
Last Updated 14/04/2025 04:00
Planned engineering work will take place between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester via Altrincham from 00:55, Saturday 19 April 2025 to 04:50, Tuesday 22 April 2025.
Fewer trains are able to run on all lines.
All services will be revised.
Manchester Piccadilly Chester: Trains will run to a reduced timetable between Altrincham and Chester.
Chester Manchester Piccadilly: Trains will run to a reduced timetable between Chester and Altrincham.
Buses will be provided between Stockport and Altrincham (in both directions).
Customers should use local bus services between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport (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).
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All other routes have a good service. For live updates see our journey check page.
Stations
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The ticket office will be closed :
From now until the end of the day
From 18:00 on 17/04/2025 until the end of the day
From 18:00 on 18/04/2025 until the end of the day
From 18:00 on 19/04/2025 until the end of the day at Atherton station. -
At Broad Green station, the following issues have been reported:
The ticket office will be closed from 06:13 on 01/04/2025 until further notice.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care.
The station is staffed from 06:30 until 18:30 each day to offer assistance to customers.
Due to station refurbishment works, the subway linking Platforms 1 and 2 is now closed until further notice. -
All toilets are out of order at Buxton station.
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Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Clapham Nth Yorkshire station.
Due to damage to the platform, please take extra care when using platform 2.
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The ticket office will be closed :
From now until 19:45
From 15:00 on 17/04/2025 until 19:45 on 17/04/2025
From 14:00 on 18/04/2025 until 19:45 on 18/04/2025
From 19/04/2025 until the end of the day at Daisy Hill station. -
The ticket office will be closed from 06:17 on 27/06/2024 until 30/06/2025 at Dinting station.
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At Dinting station, the following issues have been reported:
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care.
Customers are advised to board and alight trains using the middle doors of the train at Dinting due to loose platform edge stones. Network Rail are aware of the issue and will repair the stones as quickly as possible. -
The lifts will be out of order between platform 1 and platform 2 from 10:05 on 10/04/2025 until further notice at Garforth station.
Customers who require step free access at this station should speak to a member of staff, or contact the Northern Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060 for further assistance.
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The ticket office will be closed :
From 13:15 on 17/04/2025 until 20:00 on 17/04/2025
From 18:15 on 19/04/2025 until 20:00 on 19/04/2025 at Grange-Over-Sands station. -
Owing to uneven platform surfaces passengers should take extra care on platform 2 at Greenbank station.
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Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Hadfield station.
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The ticket office will be closed from now until 19/04/2025 at Hag Fold station.
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All toilets are out of order at Hazel Grove station.
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Owing to uneven surface on platform 1 passengers should take extra care at Hoscar station.
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Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Kirkby-In-Furness station.
Please take care on platform 2, uneven surfaces
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The ticket office will be closed from 12:18 on 02/03/2025 until further notice at Lea Green station.
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The ticket office will be closed from 13:25 on 18/04/2025 until the end of the day at Marple station.
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Owing to uneven surfaces on platform 2 passengers should take extra care at Meols Cop station.
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The ticket office will be closed from 09:02 on 28/06/2024 until 30/06/2025 at Northwich station.
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Owing to uneven surfaces passengers should take extra care at Poynton station.
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Owing to uneven coping stone on platform 1 passengers should take extra care at Prescot station.
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The ticket vending machines are out of order at Retford station.
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Rochdale station has reduced platform staffing.
Please be advised that there is no passenger assistance available at this station from 15:00 until end of service tonight. For customers who require assistance please speak to station staff prior to boarding or contact our Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060. Customers are also advised that there will be no toilet or waiting room facilities from 15:00 until the end of the day. The booking office will remain open as normal.
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Owing to uneven surfaces on platform 2 passengers and staff should take extra care at Rufford station.
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At Salford Central station, the following issues have been reported:
The station will be closed from 05:00 on 10/02/2025 until 23:59 on 20/04/2025 due to urgent repairs to the railway.
Due to station improvements works at Salford Central, the station will be closed from Monday 10th February until Sunday 20th April 2025.Customers are advised that railway tickets to/from Salford Central can be used to travel to/from nearby stations at no additional cost during this time. Alternatively, valid railway tickets can also be used on Bee Network bus services between Salford Crescent -Salford Central -Manchester City Centre -Manchester Oxford Road (V1, V2 and 50 services) during this time. For Bee Network bus service information, please visit www.tfgm.com
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The ticket office will be closed from 07:20 on 19/04/2025 until the end of the day at Sandbach station.
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The ticket office will be closed from 07:20 on 18/04/2025 until 14:44 on 18/04/2025 at St Annes-On-The-Sea station.
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The ticket office will be closed from now until 19/04/2025 at Swinton station.
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Please be advised that due to a system issue, the ticket office at this station is unable to sell or issue any tickets. Ticket vending machines are working and staff are available to offer customers assistance.
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The lifts will be out of order between platform 2 and the footbridge from 16:51 on 15/04/2025 until further notice at Wakefield Westgate station.
Customers who require step free access at this station should speak to a member of staff, or contact the Northern Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060 for further assistance.
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Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at West Allerton station.
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Owing to uneven surfaces near the edge of platform 1 passengers and staff should take extra care at Westhoughton 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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