Service updates
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Line updates (1)
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Last Updated 11/03/2025 08:08
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 30/06.
Our advice to our customers:
Services between Middlesbrough and Saltburn are currently being disrupted due to an unsafe footbridge at South Bank.
Effect on service:
Middlesbrough to Saltburn services will not call at South Bank, in this direction only.
Road Transport details.
To assist customers to complete their journey, a shuttle bus has been provided between Middlesbrough, South Bank & Redcar Central. This will be operated by E-Travel.
Customers at South Bank travelling towards Saltburn should board the shuttle service and then connect at Redcar Central for Northern services towards Saltburn.
Journey times will be extended by 10 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.
Please see station information posters for the bus pick up points.
Other places to get more information:
For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up to date train running information.
For live real time journey updates, please visit journeycheck.com/northern or X (tweet) our team @northernassist
To re-plan your journey please visit nationalrail.co.uk
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates
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Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 16:31
15:57 Manchester Victoria to Leeds due 17:20 has been cancelled. This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express or LNER service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/ or speak to a member of staff where available. You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
Formation alerts (8)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 06:15
Facilities on the 18:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 20:40. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:52
Facilities on the 21:17 Leeds to Manchester Victoria due 22:50. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 06:15
Facilities on the 15:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 18:04. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 06:15
Facilities on the 21:44 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 23:48. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:52
Facilities on the 18:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 21:04. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:52
Facilities on the 15:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 17:40. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 16:58
20:17 Leeds to Wigan North Western due 22:43 will be started from Manchester Victoria. It will no longer call at Leeds, Bradford Interchange, Halifax, Sowerby Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, Walsden, Littleborough, Smithy Bridge and Rochdale. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable. 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 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 13/03/2025 16:58
17:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 20:04 will be terminated at Manchester Victoria. It will no longer call at Rochdale, Smithy Bridge, Littleborough, Walsden, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, Bradford Interchange and Leeds. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable. 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 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 (2)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 16:31
17:41 Leeds to Chester due 20:02 will be started from Manchester Victoria. It will no longer call at Leeds, Bramley, New Pudsey, Bradford Interchange, Low Moor, Halifax, Sowerby Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden and Rochdale. 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 -
Last Updated 13/03/2025 17:40
17:14 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 19:40 has been delayed at Leeds and is now 25 minutes late. This is due to this train being late from the depot.
Further Info
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
Engineering works (1)
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Last Updated 07/03/2025 00:22
Planned engineering work will take place between Leeds and Mirfield from 04:30, Monday 10 March 2025 to 05:10, Saturday 15 March 2025.
All lines will be blocked.
All services will be revised.
Monday - Friday
Leeds Manchester Victoria/Wigan Wallgate via Dewsbury: Trains will be diverted to run via Bradford Interchange and Halifax, and will not call at stations via Dewsbury.
Wigan Wallgate/Manchester Victoria Leeds: Trains will be diverted to run via Halifax and Bradford Interchange, and will not call at stations via Dewsbury.
Buses will be provided between Leeds and Halifax (in both directions), calling at stations via Dewsbury.
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times are extended by approximately 30 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
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Formation alerts (7)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 16:58
20:17 Leeds to Wigan North Western due 22:43 will be started from Manchester Victoria. It will no longer call at Leeds, Bradford Interchange, Halifax, Sowerby Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, Walsden, Littleborough, Smithy Bridge and Rochdale. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable. 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 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 13/03/2025 06:15
Facilities on the 21:44 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 23:48. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:52
Facilities on the 15:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 17:40. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 16:58
17:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 20:04 will be terminated at Manchester Victoria. It will no longer call at Rochdale, Smithy Bridge, Littleborough, Walsden, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, Bradford Interchange and Leeds. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable. 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 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 13/03/2025 04:52
Facilities on the 18:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 21:04. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 06:15
Facilities on the 15:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 18:04. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 06:15
Facilities on the 18:17 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 20:40. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 17:40
17:14 Leeds to Wigan Wallgate due 19:40 has been delayed at Leeds and is now 25 minutes late. This is due to this train being late from the depot.
Further Info
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
Engineering works (1)
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Last Updated 07/03/2025 00:22
Planned engineering work will take place between Leeds and Mirfield from 04:30, Monday 10 March 2025 to 05:10, Saturday 15 March 2025.
All lines will be blocked.
All services will be revised.
Monday - Friday
Leeds Manchester Victoria/Wigan Wallgate via Dewsbury: Trains will be diverted to run via Bradford Interchange and Halifax, and will not call at stations via Dewsbury.
Wigan Wallgate/Manchester Victoria Leeds: Trains will be diverted to run via Halifax and Bradford Interchange, and will not call at stations via Dewsbury.
Buses will be provided between Leeds and Halifax (in both directions), calling at stations via Dewsbury.
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times are extended by approximately 30 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
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Train cancellations (2)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 17:11
17:35 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly due 18:09 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 -
Last Updated 13/03/2025 17:11
18:18 Manchester Piccadilly to Chinley due 18:58 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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Train cancellations (3)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 16:55
17:27 Lancaster to Barrow-In-Furness due 18:30 will be cancelled. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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 13/03/2025 17:14
20:45 Barrow-In-Furness to Lancaster due 21:48 will be cancelled. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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 13/03/2025 11:52
15:29 Manchester Airport to Barrow-In-Furness due 17:53 will be cancelled. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Additional Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today. To assist customers to complete their journey, road replacement transport will be provided as follows. A coach operated by Travellers Choice will depart Lancaster at 16:55 calling at Carnforth and Grange Over Sands. A 16 seater bus operated by Travellers Choice will depart Lancaster at 16:55 calling at stations to Grange Over Sands. Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (excluding service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport. Journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when using road replacement transport.
Further Info
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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Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 17:25
17:29 Leeds to Knottingley due 18:11 will be starting late from Leeds. This is due to this train being late from the depot.
Further Info
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay
You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
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Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 16:49
16:51 Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton due 17:55 will be starting late from Manchester Piccadilly and is expected to be 6 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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Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 17:08
20:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport due 21:28 will be cancelled. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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 13/03/2025 04:48
Facilities on the 16:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 18:00. Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:48
Facilities on the 22:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 23:53. Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:48
Facilities on the 18:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 19:54. Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:48
Facilities on the 20:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport due 22:01. Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
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Other train service updates (1)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 17:06
19:58 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road due 21:15 will be started from Wigan Wallgate. It will no longer call at Southport, Meols Cop, Bescar Lane, New Lane, Burscough Bridge, Hoscar, Parbold, Appley Bridge and Gathurst. 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 (2)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:56
Facilities on the 19:52 Stalybridge to Wigan North Western due 20:51. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 16:58
20:17 Leeds to Wigan North Western due 22:43 will be started from Manchester Victoria. It will no longer call at Leeds, Bradford Interchange, Halifax, Sowerby Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, Walsden, Littleborough, Smithy Bridge and Rochdale. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable. 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 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 07/03/2025 00:22
Planned engineering work will take place between Leeds and Mirfield from 04:30, Monday 10 March 2025 to 05:10, Saturday 15 March 2025.
All lines will be blocked.
All services will be revised.
Monday - Friday
Leeds Manchester Victoria/Wigan Wallgate via Dewsbury: Trains will be diverted to run via Bradford Interchange and Halifax, and will not call at stations via Dewsbury.
Wigan Wallgate/Manchester Victoria Leeds: Trains will be diverted to run via Halifax and Bradford Interchange, and will not call at stations via Dewsbury.
Buses will be provided between Leeds and Halifax (in both directions), calling at stations via Dewsbury.
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times are extended by approximately 30 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
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Formation alerts (3)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:55
Facilities on the 19:14 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly due 20:32. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:55
Facilities on the 22:45 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:04. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:55
Facilities on the 20:48 Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield due 22:06. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 15:48
19:06 Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Lime Street due 20:28 will be cancelled. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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 13/03/2025 04:40
Facilities on the 16:39 Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North due 17:57. Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:40
Facilities on the 19:39 Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North due 20:57. Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:40
Facilities on the 18:05 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street due 19:20. Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:40
Facilities on the 21:09 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street due 22:31. Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Train cancellations (1)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 15:48
19:06 Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Lime Street due 20:28 will be cancelled. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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 13/03/2025 13:32
Facilities on the 21:18 Halifax to Hull due 23:03. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 13:32
Facilities on the 17:17 Halifax to Hull due 18:59. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 13:32
Facilities on the 19:15 Hull to Halifax due 21:07. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Formation alerts (3)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 06:11
Facilities on the 18:42 York to Leeds due 19:53. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 06:11
Facilities on the 16:59 Leeds to York due 18:11. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 06:11
Facilities on the 20:06 Leeds to York due 21:20. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Formation alerts (1)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 06:21
Facilities on the 17:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 18:30. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Formation alerts (5)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 06:19
Facilities on the 19:12 Huddersfield to Sheffield due 20:28. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 06:18
Facilities on the 16:35 Sheffield to Huddersfield due 17:51. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 06:19
Facilities on the 20:35 Sheffield to Huddersfield due 21:51. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 06:19
Facilities on the 17:35 Sheffield to Huddersfield due 18:54. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 06:18
Facilities on the 18:12 Huddersfield to Sheffield due 19:30. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Formation alerts (1)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 06:21
Facilities on the 17:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 18:30. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Train cancellations (9)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 12:38
17:13 Manchester Victoria to Wigan North Western due 17:49 will be cancelled. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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 13/03/2025 16:31
17:39 Leeds to Knaresborough due 18:26 will be cancelled. This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.
Further Info
Please travel on the next Northern train where available or visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates for any alternative options and for more information during times of disruption.
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 13/03/2025 16:56
18:21 Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street due 19:09 will be cancelled. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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 13/03/2025 15:48
18:50 Helsby to Ellesmere Port due 19:01 will be cancelled. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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 13/03/2025 17:16
21:34 Lancaster to Morecambe due 21:45 will be cancelled. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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 13/03/2025 17:17
21:48 Morecambe to Lancaster due 21:58 will be cancelled. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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 13/03/2025 17:17
22:04 Lancaster to Morecambe due 22:15 will be cancelled. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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 13/03/2025 17:20
22:20 Morecambe to Lancaster due 22:30 will be cancelled. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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 13/03/2025 17:21
22:52 Morecambe to Lancaster due 23:02 will be cancelled. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable.
Further Info
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express 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 (9)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:56
Facilities on the 17:26 Southport to Stalybridge due 19:04. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:47
Facilities on the 17:44 Warrington Central to Liverpool Lime Street due 18:26. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:47
Facilities on the 18:56 Liverpool Lime Street to Warrington Central due 19:32. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:47
Facilities on the 19:44 Warrington Central to Liverpool Lime Street due 20:26. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:47
Facilities on the 20:56 Liverpool Lime Street to Warrington Central due 21:32. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:47
Facilities on the 21:44 Warrington Central to Liverpool Lime Street due 22:25. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 06:11
Facilities on the 21:44 York to Hull due 22:55. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 04:52
Facilities on the 23:03 Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate due 23:37. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 06:11
Facilities on the 23:26 Hull to Beverley due 23:40. Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Other train service updates (5)
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Last Updated 13/03/2025 16:20
16:32 Southport to Stalybridge due 18:04 will be reinstated. It will be started from Wigan Wallgate. It will no longer call at Southport, Meols Cop, Burscough Bridge, Parbold, Appley Bridge and Gathurst. 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 -
Last Updated 13/03/2025 16:58
17:49 Wigan Wallgate to Leeds due 20:04 will be terminated at Manchester Victoria. It will no longer call at Rochdale, Smithy Bridge, Littleborough, Walsden, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, Bradford Interchange and Leeds. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable. 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 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 13/03/2025 17:06
17:52 Stalybridge to Southport due 19:24 will be terminated at Wigan Wallgate. It will no longer call at Gathurst, Appley Bridge, Parbold, Burscough Bridge, Meols Cop and Southport. 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 -
Last Updated 13/03/2025 16:20
18:52 Stalybridge to Southport due 20:29 will be reinstated. It will be started from Manchester Victoria. It will no longer call at Stalybridge and Ashton-Under-Lyne. 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 -
Last Updated 13/03/2025 16:58
20:17 Leeds to Wigan North Western due 22:43 will be started from Manchester Victoria. It will no longer call at Leeds, Bradford Interchange, Halifax, Sowerby Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, Walsden, Littleborough, Smithy Bridge and Rochdale. This is due to a member of train crew being unavailable. 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 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 (2)
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Last Updated 07/03/2025 00:21
Planned engineering work will take place between Hadfield and Manchester Piccadilly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 23:35, Monday 10 March 2025 to 05:15, Friday 14 March 2025.
All lines will be blocked.
All services will be revised.
Monday - Thursday
The 2247 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at New Mills Central, Strines, Marple, Romiley, Bredbury, Brinnington, Reddish North, Ryder Brow, Belle Vue and Ashburys, and will call additionally at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Chinley to Manchester Piccadilly to serve intermediate stations.
The 2310 Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton service will depart at 2308 and run earlier than normally advertised to Stockport.
The 2313 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will depart at 2311 and run earlier than normally advertised to Stockport.
The 2316 Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield service will not run. The 2155 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will be extended to Macclesfield in its place.
The 2318 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly will be replaced by a bus throughout.
The 2325 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
The 2329 Manchester Piccadilly to Glossop service will not run. A bus will be provided between Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield (in both directions) calling at Ashburys, Gorton, Guide Bridge, Flowery Field, Newton for Hyde, Godley, Glossop and Dinting. A mini-bus will be provided between Godley and Hadfield (in both directions) calling at Hattersley, Broadbottom, Glossop and Dinting.
The 2337 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run. The 2222 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will call additionally at Mauldeth Road, Burnage, East Didsbury, Gatley and Heald Green.
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 07/03/2025 00:19
Planned engineering work will take place between Blackburn and Hellifield on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 23:40, Monday 10 March 2025 to 05:55, Friday 14 March 2025.
All lines will be blocked.
All services will be revised.
Monday - Thursday
The 2152 Rochdale to Clitheroe service will terminate at Blackburn. A bus will be provided from Blackburn to Clitheroe.
The 2342 Clitheroe to Blackburn service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times are extended by approximately 30 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
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All other routes have a good service. For live updates see our journey check page.
Stations
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Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care on platform 3 at Altrincham station.
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Beverley station.
There is a ticket vending machine at the station.
The ticket office will be closed from 17:30 on 13/03/2025 until the end of the day at Bingley station.
There is a ticket vending machine at the station.
Owing to icy platforms passengers should take extra care at Bredbury station.
Owing to damage to the edge of platform 2, passengers and staff should take extra care at Bredbury station.
All toilets are out of order at Bridlington station.
The ticket office will be closed from 06:20 on 14/03/2025 until the end of the day at Brinnington station.
At Broad Green station, the following issues have been reported:
The ticket office will be closed from 06:13 on 27/06/2024 until 31/03/2025.
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.Owing to uneven surfaces passengers should take extra care at Broad Green station.
Owing to uneven surfaces passengers should take extra care at Burnley Manchester Road station.
The ticket office will be open :
From 08:30 on 14/03/2025 until 16:40 on 14/03/2025
From 05:15 on 15/03/2025 until 16:40 on 15/03/2025 at Carlisle station.There is a ticket vending machine at the station.
The ticket office will be closed :
From 06:30 on 12/03/2025 until the end of the day
From 06:30 on 14/03/2025 until the end of the day at Congleton station.Rail Replacement Road Transport Pick Up Point Change:
Due to road closures the following locations will be used for all drop off / pick up points for rail replacement transport until 1st April 2025.
Monday to Friday - Transport will drop off and pick up from the bus stop opposite The Wharf Inn on Canal Road
Saturday & Sunday - Transport will drop off and pick up from the bus stop outside Congleton train station
Please contact 0800 200 6060 for any assistanceThere is no lighting on the platform. Emergency lighting is in operation at Croston station.
Customers are advised to take additional care on the station at Croston. Emergency lighting is in operation, however additional time and care should be taken when boarding and leaving the train.
The ticket office will be closed from 06:17 on 27/06/2024 until 30/06/2025 at Dinting station.
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 ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at East Didsbury station.
The ticket office will be closed from 06:10 on 15/03/2025 until the end of the day at Gatley station.
At Grange-Over-Sands station, the following issues have been reported:
The ticket office will be closed :
From 13:00 on 11/03/2025 until the end of the day
From 18:15 on 13/03/2025 until the end of the day
From 13:00 on 14/03/2025 until the end of the day
From 13:00 on 15/03/2025 until the end of the day.
Customers wishing to purchase tickets can do so from the ticket vending machine at the station or via the Northern App.
Customers who are wishing to pay for their tickets using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu & present this to the on train conductor who will be happy to issue the required tickets.Owing to uneven platform surfaces passengers should take extra care on platform 2 at Greenbank station.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Hadfield station.
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Hebden Bridge station.
There is a ticket vending machine at the station.
Owing to uneven surface on platform 1 passengers should take extra care at Hoscar station.
All toilets are out of order at Huyton station.
The ticket office will be closed from 13:25 on 13/03/2025 until the end of the day at Knutsford station.
The ticket office will be closed from 12:18 on 02/03/2025 until further notice at Lea Green station.
The ticket office will be closed from 05:35 on 13/01/2025 until further notice at Lea Green station.
The ticket office is closed at Meadowhall station.
There is a ticket vending machine at the station.
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Menston station.
There is a ticket vending machine at the station.
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Mossley Grtr Manchester station.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at New Mills Newtown station.
The ticket office will be closed from 09:02 on 28/06/2024 until 30/06/2025 at Northwich station.
Owing to uneven coping stone on platform 1 passengers should take extra care at Prescot station.
Owing to uneven surfaces on platform 2 passengers and staff should take extra care at Rufford station.
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
The ticket office will be closed from 06:20 on 15/03/2025 until the end of the day at Sandbach station.
There is no lighting on platform 2 at Starbeck station.
Due to a fault with the lighting on the platform 2, passengers should take extra care when using this station.
Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at West Allerton station.
Owing to uneven surfaces near the edge of platform 1 passengers and staff should take extra care at Westhoughton station.
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Woodsmoor station.
There are currently no ticket selling facilities at this 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