Lines reopened: disruption between Salford Crescent and Wigan North Western / Wigan Wallgate via Atherton
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Tuesday 22 July 2025 at 18:14
Incident cleared: Tuesday 22 July 2025 at 19:17
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Last updated
Tuesday 22 July 2025 at 19:17
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Manchester Victoria and Wigan North Western, between Leeds and Wigan Wallgate, and also between Blackburn and Headbolt Lane
Description
Trains can run normally between Salford Crescent and Wigan North Western / Wigan Wallgate following a train hitting an obstruction on the line in the Atherton area.